Solid plan. The associates idea is a little better, I think, than trying to go in with a bachelors and no experience. Besides, getting the associates first gives the employer a chance to get some input on your future education. Especially when it comes to the masters. Right now I am currently on track to have a masters in finance with no experience lol.
No one wanna offer me the money to beat my current pay
Good luck in the nursing field. I got a lot of family in that field and it can be stressful as fuk