Would it be wise to get my associates degree in nursing and then go ont o get my bachelors if I wanted?

is that a good idea or should i go straight to a BSN program? the problem is I dont know if ill be able to get into a BSN program. What should I do!?

Apply for the BSN program, and if you don't get accepted, go for your Associates. It will then help you get into the program later, especially if the junior college has a transfer program that guarantees admission.

Many BSN programs require that you apply with a CNA to begin with. I would start there.

Additionally, if you get your CNA or your LPN, you might find a job that will pay for you to finish your degree. This will take longer, but it will also be cheaper for you, so you'll have to examine the tradeoff between taking longer to finish your degree and earning a higher income right away.

I don't know of any BSN programs that require you to be a CNA beforehand. I went straight into a BSN program and I highly recommend it. If you're pressed for time or money, you could just do associate's and then worry about getting a BSN later on in life. It is hard to get into BSN programs, so you could apply to both. It would be wise to do that. So, get into a BSN right away if you can, if you can't, try to get your associate's, then get into an ASN to BSN program as soon as you can if you'd like to progress well in your career and have more job opportunities.

My nursing assistant teacher in high school used to push 2 year degree, but now strongly argues against them. Many require a year for pre-requisites, and after that you still may be placed on a waiting list. BSN programs can take longer than 4 years and can require getting all of your pre-requisites done before any nursing classes, but it seems to me that your spot is more secure.

It is not as easy as people think to go from associates to bachelors, and this is particularly true in nursing. BSN programs are set up completely differently. They go at a different pace, it is not just doing the same stuff as the 2 year programs

Two year programs can be even more competitive because people want to get it done quickly. From what I have seen, the application process for 2 year nursing programs is complicated. It seems to me that many will accept a certain amount of students for the nursing program, but you have to apply to the program before actually starting the program. If you apply to a 4 year school , your major would be nursing and you would have your schedule or the next 4 years pretty well planned out. BSN programs for RNs are likely to be very competitive because many people want to get things done quickly and then decide they need more schooling. There are fewer programs, and even those may be repetitive. They may give a preference to people that have worked as an RN, so you may need to work a few year before you can apply.

There is nothing stopping you from applying to both types of programs. Once you see where you are accepted, you can make your decision. You may be able to get some credits done at a community college to build credits up and then transfer to a 4 year school, but transferring into nursing is tough. The only real reasons I see for taking the extra step are money and not getting accepted. If you absolutely need a job, the 2 year program may be a good way to go. It still may take you 3-4 years to finish. If you can scrape together the money and get accepted, the BSN will take less time and hassle.