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Is community college bad to have for nursing degree?

I would like to know if CC is bad to go to for nursing or if a 4 year is where I should be.

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Raquel’s Answer

Community college is a great place to start for nursing whether you want to be an LPN or an RN. Lots of community colleges have nursing programs where you get get licensed as a Practical Nurse. While pre-COVID, most hospitals were moving away from hiring LPN's, with the current nursing shortage it's not as much of an issue. You can also work in outpatient doctor's offices as an LPN. The higher licensure is an RN, you can also get this license at some, but not all community colleges. This license allows you to have more independent practice and have a broader scope. If you want to get a bachelor's degree, community college is still a great place to start. You can get most, if not all, of the required prerequisites done at community college and then apply to a university and then their nursing program. You can also start off with a community college RN license and then later do a program called a RN to BSN program where you get your bachelor's in nursing. There are lots of options available to you, no matter what you choose you can make a great nurse!
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Stacie’s Answer

Absolutely not! You have to do what is best for YOU! Also, sometimes you might start with a degree from a community college, but then find a job that will be able to help finance the additional degrees/certifications that you might want to get. Everyone has to start somewhere!
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John’s Answer

As a nurse for 25 years and a graduate of a 2 year associate program, let me assure you that there is no shortage of available jobs in the US right now. While some options like senior leadership roles may require or want a BS or advanced degree, the reality is that like most other businesses right now, work experience is often something that is considered when filling these roles. A community college will cost much less, get you the same license, and once you start working , you can think about continuing and getting your BS or another degree. If I had to do it again, I would still attend a 2 year program as I have watched many co-workers with large student loans they regret taking. I was able to work part time and pay out of pocket for my degree. It may also be worth looking at what your state offers as right now, the State of Maine is offering all HS graduates 2 years of tuition free in any of our Community Colleges. Talk about an opportunity!
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Jeanmarie’s Answer

OMG...no, a community college degree, for nursing, is NOT bad!!!

Nurses are needed and getting a nursing degree, regardless of type, is required to be a nurse. Use that degree to get a job and experience. If you find you want to continue your nursing degree, the credits you received getting your degree in community college will apply...so you won't be starting from scratch!

If nursing interests you and that's what you want to do, get the education you can to get the job and experience!

Personal note, two of my friends went to community college for nursing and both got jobs. After a few years, one continued her education and got a Bachelor’s degree and then a Masters; the other one got additional training and certifications that were applicable to nursing jobs she wanted.

Figure out the path that works best for you!

Good luck!
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Oluwatobi’s Answer

Community College is a great place to obtain a nursing degree! Not only do you obtain the same level of education as a 4-year university, most community colleges are also more affordable. Depending on the school, most schools can also help you find internship and job placement upon graduating! My mother was an Licensed Practical Nurse for 15 years. She decided to go back to school, went to community college where she completed her RN nursing program where she received an Associate of Science in Nursing . She has been a Registered Nurse for the last 20 years and has been able to hold many different roles in the nursing field. She has worked with patients directly, held administrative positions and even branched out to train other nurses. The great thing is most nursing programs articulate with bachelor's degree nursing programs that can allow graduates to transfer credits to a 4-year university if you choose to go back to school later.

Check out the nursing programs at different schools in your area, and feel free to reach out to a program director or a career coach and ask questions about the programs. Good luck!
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Sue’s Answer

I think most places are strongly encouraging 4 years ( BSN) of schooling. Some employers will partially pay for your college degree is you are a 2 year graduate and working toward your 4 year degree.
Take care

Sue recommends the following next steps:

Would call a hospital that you would consider employment with. Talk to Human Resources and ask opinion about hiring for nurses.
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Amelia’s Answer

Absolutely not- Community College is a FANTASTIC way to start your path on a career in medicine!

Let me share my story.... when I first graduated from High School, I had planned to go to Kansas City Art Institute to work on a degree in Fine Art but I was really nervous about the move (my family lives on the east coast) at the last possible minute, I pivoted and opted to go to a local community college. While there, I met many, many young people working on nursing and/or natural science degrees- every single one of them graduated and went on to illustrious careers- one in particular (my now-husband) got 2 Associates degrees from community (1 Liberal Arts, 1 Natural Science) 1 BA in Biology from Cabrini then his PhD in Immunology from Thomas Jefferson University. He is now an Associate Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania.

Moral of this story is that Community College is a wonderful step in the right direction, just keep moving forward!
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