Colorado Technical University

Bachelors or Associates degree in nursing?

I know I will be accepted into the RN program because I have a 4.0 gpa in all my prerequisite courses. I'm doing a double major in business also( finance or accounting) and I just feel the bsn would be a bit much. Plan A. Go for a bachelors of science in nursing and attend part time classes for my business degree Pros. There will be more opportunities for advancement with a bsn Cons. Financial aid might not pay for a double major Plan B Receive my associates in nursing and work at a hospital part time while finishing my bachelors degree in business. I was also thinking the hospital might pay for continuous education so I can get my bachelors in nursing. Can not think of any negative side effects because I believe this makes more sense. I'm nineteen and I could not choose between business and health care so I chose both. I think it is a great way to become more marketable. Hospital administration is a great field that requires knowledge of the business world, accounting, and health care experience. I also wanted to get my cpa license while working as a RN part time. I know it seems like a lot but I'm dedicated and have no children yet :)

Public Comments

1. Congratulationa on having a plan for your life and no children...most people your age have kids and no plan. I would have to agree with you and some people may think that I am crazy, but go for the associates and work at a hospital while finishing your business degree, and your right most hospitals will pay a portion of your education. Health care administration is an excellent field. They actually have couses that are tailored specifically for health administration, so look into it. Having a bachelors either way is the best way to go!! Good luck to you and may you accomplish all that you set out for!!!!!
2. Once you recieve any bachelors financial aid does not pay help you, you have to get shcolarships or grants or work-study through the school. The major you chose is good it has excellent benefits and jobs prospects. But business is more better especially in hospital, you would be responsible, and know procedures and formats about nursing and terms for illenesses and what help the person would need as well as talking to family members you would be knowledeable.
3. If it were me? Plan A.