GRCC or west side of state?

I am getting on that wait list right now! I take my HESI in one week, and That is my last requirement. I do have to take all the prereqs so that will keep me busy part time.
Is it really 3 years?
More?
Less?

I have pretty much decided to wait for the ADN as well. It takes almost 2 full time semesters extra to do the LPN first, and I do want to be an RN eventually.

Have you looked into nursing homes? I am a CNA and work with a quite a few LPNs and RNs alike who are fresh from school.

I was in the ADN program back in 2003-04 and did poorly. I took a job doing direct care in a group home and got back on the waiting list in 06 (was told 5 years at that time). In December 07 I started looking at other options and came across the LPN program at Everest Institute. I started the admission process in January 08, started classes in May 08, and graduated this past April. Now I'm working in long term care, making twice what I did at the group home, and getting hands-on experience that will help me when and if I go back to school. I'd still have 2 years to wait if GRCC was the only school available. Everest is expensive, and I don't know if there's a part time program available yet (it was in the works last I heard), but it was definitely worth it for me.

I'm currently on the wait list for muskegon community college's nurisng program, and have about a year and a half before i get in. I also looked into transfering to GVSU but decided against it because of the cost. I heard alot of hospitals dont pay much more if you have a BSN and some will actually pay for you to go back to school if you have an ADN. That was another major reason i decided to stick it through at MCC instead of transfering.

I have my BSN from GVSU. I work with many nurses, in the GR area, who have their Associates and are now going on to complete their BSN- they have said that their opportunity for advancement is little with an associates. I have also heard that some hospitals in Michigan are no longer hiring associates level RNs without agreement to get their BSN- though I do not know how much truth is behind that. Good Luck in whatever you decide to do!

I have not heard of any hospitals on this side of the state requiring you to have a BSN. It may be helpful in the current job market but it definitely isn't required. I actually didn't even know that about Munson in TC. 2 girls that were in my ADN program started working there last year and they both do not have BSNs. I was in a similar situation as you, I have a BS in Biology but decided to just do the ADN since it was cheaper & quicker. My place of employment is now paying for my BSN.