2 year or 4 year for RN?

WISdad23
Mon, 23 May 2016 14:00:09 +0000

Associates degrees in nursing are one of the lowest rungs of the ladder. Nothing wrong with that but from a career standpoint it is not the best endpoint. I understand that the question is about the starting point for an education, but many people get comfortable with an associate’s degree, get working, etc. and never complete their education to their potential. Going as far with your education as your mind will take you usually leads to the most fulfilling work in the long run. Starting with a BSN opens vastly more opportunities for career than an associate’s degree. So if you are capable and can afford it, you should consider starting in a BSN program.

Depending on total debt accrued, I suggest UNC-Greensboro and focus on completing the program on time to keep the cost down. You might have to work a lot of double shifts afterward to pay down the debt but you will be paid better and can pay off the debt faster. If you try to work as an associates degree nurse while working on a BSN it might take longer for which there is an opportunity cost.