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What are the benefits of going to a community college for nursing?
I'm a 12th grader going into BMCC to start my nursing course, for those who have also attended community colleges and went into nursing what was it like?
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Dianita’s Answer
Attending a community college for nursing offers excellent advantages, such as affordability and increased acceptance chances, compared to a university. The cost of tuition and fees is significantly lower at a community college. Nursing programs can be quite competitive, with limited spots available each year. My recommendation for aspiring nurses is to complete core courses at a community college, earn an ADN, and then transfer to a university to further their education. Personally, I attended a community college and obtained my LVN. After gaining field experience for a few years, I returned to community college for my ADN and later transferred to a university to finish an RN-BSN program. Typically, RN-BSN programs take 12-18 months, depending on your course load. Nowadays, most of these programs are offered online, making them convenient for working nurses. Many RN positions are available with just an associate degree. Regardless of whether you choose the ADN or BSN path, you'll take the same NCLEX licensing exam, and your scope of practice will be identical. However, a BSN or higher is necessary if you're interested in management, teaching, or becoming a nurse practitioner. Best of luck to you!
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Marie’s Answer
There are benefits of Community College
It's More Affordable. Overall, tuition is going to be significantly cheaper at a community college than it will be at a university., There Are Smaller Classes ,
You'll Have More Flexibility , You Can Transfer Your Credits , You'll Have More Job Opportunities. I started a a community college and was able to get same degree, take NCLEX , and be awarded same license to practice. With an associate degree (ADN) in nursing you care be hired into same jobs as a BSN Most hospitals pay tuition reimbursement for college, so they can pay for you to continue nursing school. Also since I started working (1990) they have said that the ADN program was going away. As you can tell that is not the case. When applying for jobs years of experience is what determines who gets hired into it, not degree choice.
Best of luck. ME
It's More Affordable. Overall, tuition is going to be significantly cheaper at a community college than it will be at a university., There Are Smaller Classes ,
You'll Have More Flexibility , You Can Transfer Your Credits , You'll Have More Job Opportunities. I started a a community college and was able to get same degree, take NCLEX , and be awarded same license to practice. With an associate degree (ADN) in nursing you care be hired into same jobs as a BSN Most hospitals pay tuition reimbursement for college, so they can pay for you to continue nursing school. Also since I started working (1990) they have said that the ADN program was going away. As you can tell that is not the case. When applying for jobs years of experience is what determines who gets hired into it, not degree choice.
Best of luck. ME
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Lorraine’s Answer
Hi Mariam,
I completed all my nursing prerequisites at the community college before transferring to a university. For me, convenience and cost were the greatest advantages of attending community college. I was closer to the community college than the university. Several nurses I know have completed their nursing degree at community college. They found it very convenient, less costly, and faster than obtaining their degree at a 4-year university.
I completed all my nursing prerequisites at the community college before transferring to a university. For me, convenience and cost were the greatest advantages of attending community college. I was closer to the community college than the university. Several nurses I know have completed their nursing degree at community college. They found it very convenient, less costly, and faster than obtaining their degree at a 4-year university.
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Nicole’s Answer
Cost is the best benefit is the main thing - you can get an associates of nursing degree (RN) for a fraction of the cost of a university. It is always better to go for the 4 yr degree, but if money is a factor, the community college can give you a quality education in nursing.
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Katherine’s Answer
Starting your nursing journey at a community college offers a more personal and relaxed interaction with teachers, fellow nursing students, and the local community. By taking general education and prerequisite courses, you have the chance to truly consider your role as a direct patient care provider and make sure it's the right path for you. Moreover, the costs of a 4-year college can be quite high, so beginning with less student loan debt will make your first years as a new employee more manageable.
Four-year nursing colleges can be challenging and intense by nature, as they often focus on developing academics in their programs. While these roles are crucial and in high demand, direct patient care nurses form the backbone of both inpatient and outpatient settings. Attending a community college nurtures these nurses, providing an environment to develop essential career skills and the right mindset.
Four-year nursing colleges can be challenging and intense by nature, as they often focus on developing academics in their programs. While these roles are crucial and in high demand, direct patient care nurses form the backbone of both inpatient and outpatient settings. Attending a community college nurtures these nurses, providing an environment to develop essential career skills and the right mindset.
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Becky’s Answer
The advantages of attending a community college, as mentioned by the registered nurses in this discussion, include lower costs and the chance to secure a job with a hospital or other organization that can assist in funding further education. When selecting both a community college and subsequent programs, there are a few additional factors to consider.
First, ensure that the classes and credits you take at the community college can be transferred to your next institution. Although community colleges are more affordable, you might end up paying for a similar course if the credits don't transfer. Second, look for any partnership programs between the community colleges and larger universities. Many big four-year universities encourage students to attend a partner junior college before transferring to the university. By choosing a partner college, students sometimes get priority in the transfer process, and credit transfers are more likely to match between the two institutions.
First, ensure that the classes and credits you take at the community college can be transferred to your next institution. Although community colleges are more affordable, you might end up paying for a similar course if the credits don't transfer. Second, look for any partnership programs between the community colleges and larger universities. Many big four-year universities encourage students to attend a partner junior college before transferring to the university. By choosing a partner college, students sometimes get priority in the transfer process, and credit transfers are more likely to match between the two institutions.
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Kathleen’s Answer
I found by going to community College the costs were cheaper than if I went to a university. The class sizes were smaller which gave us more one on one with the teachers. They offered extra help if needed. They had many prerequisites before you could start the clinical process of the nursing program. They had night classes for many of the prerequisites. This allowed me to work and go to school. Since I can't drive due to my seizures I was able to take the local bus to the college or a cab. My husband picked me up from school. When I applied for a job I was never asked what college I attended only for a copy of my nursing license. I hope this helps you and good luck.