ADN vs. BSN for a new nurse?

I'd highly recommend getting a BSN degree for an entry level nurse. If you factor in the prerequisites, you end up spending as much time in school as you would for the ADN and perhaps even LESS if you choose one of the accelerated programs.

Both ADN and BSN take the same NCLEX-RN exam to be licensed as a registered nurse but IMO you are more likely to get promotions throughout your career if you have a bachelor's degree and in many parts of the country you will make up to 4% more money than a nurse with the same experience that only has an associate's degree.

Hope that helps your decision Kristy!

I am interested in finding a reputable Nursing School to do my degree in B S N Nursing

First of all, RN with ADN degree does not take 2 years, but at least 3 years: one year pre-nursing cerificate, plus one year LPN level classes, plus one year RN level classes. It is a big and complex program. BSN program requires a lot of additional classes. Many of them have nothing to do with nursing. There are lots of online programs offering BSN program, but they are extermely expensive. I am not sure if 4% increase worth it if you have to pay about $2,000 per class and spend years studing Calculus, Algebra, Statistics, etc.

I am in school right now for a 'pre-nursing transfer degree' at a community college and i believe its the right choice for me. A 'pre-nursing transfer degree' fulfills the courses i need for me to matriculate into a University or Community College (LPN or RN program). I was thinking about taking the ADN route but i'd rather have a bachelors degree since i am still young. With ADN you can also earn your BSN with accredited universities like UW, WSU (Washington State universities) or anywhere they offer it and they offer online programs for the ones who are working. The catch for that route is you must hold a current license as a RN to go through that program. Whatever one a potential future nurse chooses to pursue i wish you the best of luck.