Unsure about which route to take to be a RN

[Dream_Chaser14]

is getting an associates degree in nursing, while working on your bsn online the best route to take? Or should i just get my bachelor's in nursing?

Im going to be taking my pre-reqs in the summer. And i want to know should i get my associates degree first? so i could start working faster. Because my family have really low income. But at the same time i want to go for my bachelors degree(for various jobs and more money). But as im reading u guys blogs im seeing going for a bsn is more expensive. Which is the best route to take if i want to be a Neontal Nurse Practitioner in the future?

Thanks and advance :)

What are the pros and cons of both??

And how is the first year of nursing school going to be?? Do u really have to wait for 2 years to get called off the waiting list??

[caliotter3]

Most people apply to all nursing programs available in their area and go with the program that accepts them. If that should be a BSN program for you, all the better. You can read many threads about getting into nursing school, the different types of nursing programs, and what it is like in nursing school just by spending some time on the site.

[tokyoROSE, BSN, RN]

Of course BSN is more expensive, its two more years of school!

Since you have the option, you should get your RN, work and most places will help you pay or pay for your BSN. There is hardly a pay difference between the two degrees. Once you get your BSN, you can apply to NP school.

Each school is different with their nursing school applications. It is best to contact your school for that information.

[CrazierThanYou]

I am still a student, not a nurse yet, but from what I've heard and read, there is really not a difference in pay.

I am thinking that (in my area, anyway) you have to have a bachelors to work at the health department but other than that, I don't really know.

[Dream_Chaser14]

Thanks For The Responses.

It was very much appreciated :)

[RhodyGirl, RN]

There may not be a pay difference, but having a BSN will give you the basis to go to grad school if you want to, and will also open more job opportunities for you. This was the main reason I chose BSN over a 2 year degree. With the job market in the crapper, I think having a bachelor's degree is a plus. Good luck with whatever you choose.