Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor Degree in Nursing?

I've been accepted to this school to go for my ADN and the years that'll take me to finish it are 2 years. The admission rep told me that why not go for my BSN since it'll take 2 years also because I already did the prerequisites. So now I'm in a dilemma, should I go for my BSN or should I just go for my ADN. here's the reasons.
1. Payment are about the same (when I get a job as a nurse)
2. BSN more opportunities/broader spectrum for work.
3. Classes will be harder and I'm not sure if I can do it. I have dropped a class before because it was too challenging. So I fear that I may not be able to pass my classes if I go for my BSN.

Is BSN really that much harder if so, I might have to go for my ADN so I can finally finish college, go to work and help my family out.

I also plan on pursuing learning foreign language and do art and music in the future after nursing. I don't think I'll be heading to become a nurse practioner or an anesthesia nurse.

the school i got accepted to is a private school.

If you are still not sure what you want to do when you are finished, then don't waste your time money and the space in a BSN school.

If your goal at this time is to get through so you can get a job, then you are not interested in trying to be in a profession, so get the ADN and get a job. The tuition is less at the community college, and as you say the difference in income at most facilities is $2,000 to $3,000 per year for the BSN.

The reasons to get a BSN are to get a more rounded education. To allow yourself a better framework from which to make critical judgements. And to understand the concepts and theories on which nursing is based.

However, if you are looking for a job, and just starting work is your point, then you should by all means go to the ADN program. Especially if your long term goal is to be a French speaking, guitar playing artist in the long run.

EDIT: Contrary to Heyteach's experiences there are many nursing programs in the US which do not have long wait list. Those schools accept applications for the next class and accept a certain number plus a limited wait list of alternates, the rest are rejected. Those who do not get in can reapply for the next class.

Put in the hard work and get the BSN. There are definitely more opportunities with it. Its especially worth it if you only need two more years to do it.

If you've knocked off the pre-reqs AND can move directly into clinicals, then the BSN will offer more pay and flexibility in jobs. Clinicals and the coursework are hard period--no reason to believe it's any harder at a U than a CC.
I've never heard of anyone being able to just get into a nursing program--the norm throughout the US is to sit and wait and wait on the nursing list so are you sure you talked to a NURSING advisor or just someone doing time in advising?
In other words, if you've got to sit and twiddle your thumbs for the BSN but could miraculously start the ADN classes job one is being qualified for the RN exam. You can always do a bridge program for the BSN if you want.

If you believe in yourself enough to take on the challenge of learning a foreign language, then you can believe you can earn a BSN.
I don't know if it is any harder because BSN is the only one I did. I think all nursing programs can- and should be-hard. Think about it most docs see their patients for about 5 minutes each, but they are in the hands of nurses 24 7, and it really is one hellufa responsibility.

On the other hand... HeyTeach is absolutely right, there are good bridge programs to go from ADN to BSN, their advice is a lot more practical than mine : )
My experience has been that there are in fact places that pay BSNs better.
You are more likely to be hired in some situations with a BSN.
It won't take you any longer, but has options for continuing your education that ADNs will never have.
If you become in love with a certain branch of nursing, you can go further in your education and job oportunities for that particular area.
If you find you want to teach nursing, a BSN is mandatory (and often so is a masters, which you can't get with the ADN program.)
With a BSN you could go on and get a masters in a compatible area - say a foreign language- and make a better salary- and have berrer working conditions.
Management respects BSNs more.
And last but actually the most important, in ADN you just learn specifics- like this is how you empty a catheter bag, but not why. In BSN, you learn why.
BSN programs teach general principals which you absolutely need, as medicine is changing so rapidly. You learn to cope with new tecniques better if you understand the why of how they work (BSN), rather than "turn this knob on this piece of equipment" _ that you learned on, which will be outmoded in three years...
Good question, potential for lots of controversy here = )

Whichever way you go, good luck, God bless, and don't let them make you compromise your principles...

I would choose the BSN program, but when I went to nursing school my goal was to be an advanced practice nurse.

If you are planning to do something else in the future, then don't bother with the BSN, it will cost more money to get, and may not pay off before you move on to something else.

Nurses with associate degrees are very capable and if you plan on working in traditional nursing then there is no advantage. BSNs have the advantage in non-traditional roles, leadership positions and advanced practice.

I would also go for your BSN. The classes aren't necessarily harder, just more of an emphasis on things like theory, leadership/management, etc. The clinical rotations are still the same. nurses with bachelors degrees would have more latitude with things like management, being a house supervisor, etc. than ADN nurses.