When I went back to school to become a nurse (I already had a bachelor's in Spanish), I did the BSN route - but only because the program at the university I attended had a two years of prereqs - two years of nursing type program. Since I had already completed all your prereqs, it wouldn't take me any longer to do the BSN than to do the associate's degree. I got a scholarship to the BSN program, and that really helped me make up my mind LOL. Some states do require BSN entry into practice, so you should check that out before making your final decision.

I work in Atlanta, and it is getting harder for new grads to find a job in an area they like. Work is out there, but you might not be in the area you want.

Good luck!