"thanks for the response!! i found a BSN program that is actually 2 1/2 years, for night and weekend classes (not accelerated)...(geared for working adults)...i also found an 11 month program (accelerated) (however Iwould have to quit my job) i really wish i could do the 11 month, but quitting job is simply not an option...thanks for the idea to check out community colleges for the pre-req...the anatomy/phy and chemistry seem to be the hardest classes...the core classes really appear interesting....
let me ask you a question, how can one take RN classes on-line..don't all nursing programs require clinicals...so exactly what classes are you taking right now? and how challenging is it?
no can do for employer helping with expenses...no benefit to them for me to become a RN"
It's great that there's an evening/weekend BSN program near you! That sounds like it'd be wonderful, and I wish there was one near me! I'm still only taking my pre-reqs and so far they have been very informational. Chemistry is boring to me, but as long as you get a decent teacher, you'll do fine. The hardest class(es) so far is Anatomy and Physiology... LOTS of info. and studying/memorizing!
As far as the online BSN, it'd be for someone who has already gotten their RN licensure (through a diploma or associate's degree program, for example). Say you decided to enroll in a community college's professional nursing program.... once you're an RN, you can work as an RN while taking the BSN classes online or during the weekend through a university... In this case, your hospital employer would likely pay for your BSN classes. Does that make better sense? Here's one that I'll look into in my area once I am an RN:
http://www.nursing.vcu.edu/RN-BS/index.html The problem with getting a second bachelor's degree is that we don't really qualify for financial aid or scholarships.
Anyway, good luck! I would definitely start taking the pre-reqs ASAP and apply to that 2.5 yr BSN program!
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