What are the benefits of both? CC is cheaper; however, is transferring to a university for your BSN worth it in the long run?
Would you complete your Associates in nursing at the CC and be licensed as an RN? If so, there are many online, affordable RN-to-BSN programs and employers often help pay for such for Associate degree level RNs.
Yes I would be an Rn already. However, I also need to get my masters for my specialty. That’s why I was wondering if transferring to University might offer a higher education/job offers. Not sure if it’s worth it though; I am still learning a lot at cc.
You’ll have to get a BSN before you get an MSN, so if you eventually want a master’s, you will have to transfer to a university. You can either do that through a traditional transfer (transfer after completing your ADN and RN to finish an additional 2 years there) or you can do an RN-to-BSN program.
Even if you decide not to pursue an MSN, I would recommend going for a BSN. In a lot of areas, the number of RN positions at the associate degree level are decreasing. It is possible to find an employer who will pay for an RN-to-BSN program, but that benefit isn’t always available either.
As for the “worth it” factor: Some employers will pay RNs the same regardless of the degree type; others will pay BSNs more, and most, if not all, require the BSN in order to move into supervisory roles. The BSN will certainly provide more options if you’re looking to advance your career.