University's in California with a BSN major

After much thought, I'd rather do my BSN than going straight into an RN program. Why? I figure it is better to have a University degree with a diploma. Once I get my BSN I would do a BSN to RN bridge program. Anyway, since I will be starting by general education at a community college this fall, I was wondering if you guys recommended any Universities in California (Cal state or UC) that offer a BSN major. Thanks!
Okay, just to clarify: basically, your options in California are both college degrees, either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. You take the exam to become an RN at the end of either of these programs. There's no such thing as a BSN to RN bridge program. As for specific programs--I recommend looking at the Board of Registered Nursing list of programs online. Then you can see what your options are in the areas where you'd be interested in going to school. Good luck!
Quote from ProLogicAfter much thought, I'd rather do my BSN than going straight into an RN program. Why? I figure it is better to have a University degree with a diploma. Once I get my BSN I would do a BSN to RN bridge program. Anyway, since I will be starting by general education at a community college this fall, I was wondering if you guys recommended any Universities in California (Cal state or UC) that offer a BSN major. Thanks!
Quote from ♪♫ in my ♥I'd apply to several of them in order to maximize your probability of getting in somewhere. Are you wanting to stay local or are you willing to go anywhere in the state?
Quote from Wendy79Okay, just to clarify: basically, your options in California are both college degrees, either an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree. You take the exam to become an RN at the end of either of these programs. There's no such thing as a BSN to RN bridge program. As for specific programs--I recommend looking at the Board of Registered Nursing list of programs online. Then you can see what your options are in the areas where you'd be interested in going to school. Good luck!
Personally, I'd choose a CSU school just for the cost advantage over a UC. I would apply to several, depending on where you want to spend your time while going to school. I'd also give some consideration to where you want to live when you start working because you're more likely to get a job working at a hospital where you were doing your student clinical time or where your instructors know people.You could also consider NCLEX pass rates (though I think rates are more reflective of the capabilities of the students that they admit than they are of the program itself)... http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/passrates.shtml
The preceding list also tells you which universities have nursing programs (though you can get that info elsewhere, too).
I see the cost advantage, but what about the technical advantage? Most UC's are better academically than most Cal States. Not only that, it would look far better on a resume. I'm also pretty positive my parents are helping me pay through school. I'm looking at UCSF, its a UC, and has fairly high passing rates.
Quote from ProLogicI see the cost advantage, but what about the technical advantage? Most UC's are better academically than most Cal States. Not only that, it would look far better on a resume. I'm also pretty positive my parents are helping me pay through school. I'm looking at UCSF, its a UC, and has fairly high passing rates.
You should also note that UCSF only offers graduate level programs. They don't have a BSN program. If you already have a degree in another field you can do the Master's entry program or if you have an ADN they have a special program where you get a BSN from a different uni then proceed onto your master's at UCSF.
Quote from ProLogicI see the cost advantage, but what about the technical advantage? Most UC's are better academically than most Cal States. Not only that, it would look far better on a resume. I'm also pretty positive my parents are helping me pay through school. I'm looking at UCSF, its a UC, and has fairly high passing rates.
Thanks guys. I want to work in the San Francisco area, so I guess I should look at SF State.
Just as a heads up in case you haven't been following threads on job opportunities, the SF area apparently is an area that it can be quite competitive to get a new grad nursing job in. Experienced nurses have more opportunities but newbies need lots of support so a facility can't hire too many at one time, and the Bay area is popular all around. It sounds like some people who graduate in the Bay area may have to consider moving out of the area to land their first job. But I don't have a crystal ball and can't say for sure!Working as a nursing assistant or getting a student externship at a local SF facility would definitely increase your odds at being able to land a job locally after graduation. Ask at the schools you enquire at if they can give you any info on how many students who wanted to were able to land an NA job and/or student nurse position during school and where their graduates have gotten jobs after graduation.Lots to think about!