Should I go to a diploma nursing program or a program at a community college?

Almost done with my my nursing pre-req's and starting to think about which schools I want to go to. I was thinking about going to a RN program at one of the hospitals here in san antonio, tx. It's 2 years and afterwards if I want to pursue a BSN I can do so through the baptist univeristy program they have. I was wondering if thats a good thing to do or try for the ADN program at a comm college here i've been looking at, the only problem is i qualify to apply but i dont have my math levels completed in order to do so, so thats the only thing thats keeping me from applying. Where as the RN program at the hospital doesnt require i have my math right now. I know that if i want a BSN i'll have to have it. I dont know what to do, so many decisions. Hoping to get into nursing school for FALL 2007.

Also... is it bad to take 2 science courses together in the same semster? Thinking about doing that for spring semster.

2d question first - there is no problem taking two science courses int the same semester. The practical problem is scheduling the required labs for the two courses. If you can work the schedule out, go for it!

People with BS-RN degrees often go into something else - I know several who went to law school and a couple who went to medical school.

Otherwise, the RN from the community college is just fine. You can always go back if you find gaps in your education.

RN is one of the coolest professional qualifications to have - there is always work and you certainly have the prestige of being a respected professional.

Good luck to you - I LOVE RNs

Check what employers/ hospitals need to get emplyoed
if certifcate and college degree is same for emplyers then
I would go for fastest/cheapest one.

My wife (started as ADN -> BSN -> MSN) suggests the hospital program. It may give you a quicker path to your BSN. Besides, it may give you an "in" for a job.

After you get your RN, work on getting good, acute care experience as well as your BSN. Look strongly at a specialty such as critical care, etc. After a while, look at getting a degree as an advanced practice (CRNA, NP, etc) nurse. Better pay & hours.

Good luck!