[my way]

A little background.. I've completed the requirements for most Jr. colleges in California to enter an RN program with a high "A" average (I'm currently enrolled at Sacramenhto City College). Nothing special, since many can claim the same destinction. I'm a former (retired) Sr. Electronics Engineer, supervisor and manager of up to 40 technicians with 20+ years of experience in companies that would be recognized virtually anywhere in the world.
During the past three semesters I've applied to local Jr. colleges, and been turned down because the lottery system, that decides who's accepted and who's not, failed to draw my number. At my age (almost 60), for that matter at any age, the content of the prerequisite courses gradually drains away until there's very little chance, when my number comes up, enough will remain for me to successfully complete the RN program.

But, whining (No whine before it's time) doesn't solve problems. While on a trip to Alaska, in a conversation with a local inhabitant, I found Alaska has a program that subsidizes RN students. Until recently this was not an option I was prepared to consider. However the situation has changed and I'd like to explore my options and consider other schools that have more rigorous standards and are less concerned about "being fair".

Can anyone provide me with details on the Alaska program, or programs in states where they're actually more concerned about the quality of their nurses then about being politically correct?

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[lady_jezebel]

Though community colleges often use the lottery system, universities do not. Apply to any university for the BSN (or MSN) & you will be competing against that year's pool of applicants; the very best get in. Your credentials sound impressive. I bet many very good colleges would accept you.

As for financed college, however -- I have no idea where the subsidized programs are located. Many states offer tuition forgiveness for time served as a nurse in the state, but I'm not sure if California does this.