Want to go back to school for Rn!

[Determination08]

I'm a CNA, I work full time & I am planning to finance a new car, but I also want to go back to school. My main goal has always been to become a RN. I Love helping people! I just need peoples thoughts on what to do..... I've asked my parents & friends, but would be Helpful to hear from people who have been thru work, going, to school, & paying a car.

I've been to Community College:

*Taken All PreREq's for Rn, but C's in my sciences which makes me feel im not gonna get in to nursing schools.

I just want to go to schools, so bad and learn. I don't want to stay as a CNA for a long time.

I have 2 future plans but don't know if they are good:

1. Go to a LVN school & graduate which takes 1 1/2yrs, works as LVN,

a. Apply to RN program & obtain my Associates Degree about 2yrs, work as RN

b. Go to school & Obtain my Bachelor

I feel that this plan might take longer because 1st lvn & then go to obtain a AA & then Bachelors of Science in Nursing....

2. Go to a LVN School & graduate & then later just go to West Coast University to take the LVN to BSN Program.

3. Last Just apply and start at West Coast University...

I NEE ADVICE PLEASE!!! I REALLY WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL & BECOME RN, BUT IM NOT SURE WHICH WAY TO GO.

Is it possible to go to school, work, & pay off a new car?

ANY ADVICE I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT, THANK YOU!!!

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

I'm aware that getting into Nursing Programs is diffucult, but what would be the best option into getting into a a LVN to rn program?

What do you mean? You've already received PAGES of information, had the same questions you've asked a number of times answered. Repeatedly.

I know nothing in life is easy, but I'm willing to take up the challenges . I appreciate the tips/ advice thanks. [/Quote]

Ok, now that you have all the advice that can be offered.....what do you plan to do?

Why do you think people end up going to WCU to get their BSN ?

From what I've gathered here, it's because they don't have the grades to get into more competitive, lower-priced schools, or the patience to wait for a spot. Doesn't sound like a smart move, IMHO.

[Determination08]

Your question is similar to, "Why do people spend $132,000 in tuition to attend WCU when the same nursing degree can be earned at a regional California State University for a fraction of that cost?"

Thanx.

Where can I find that post to read what people wrote?

[Determination08]

What do you mean? You've already received PAGES of information, had the same questions you've asked a number of times answered. Repeatedly.

Ok, now that you have all the advice that can be offered.....what do you plan to do?

From what I've gathered here, it's because they don't have the grades to get into more competitive, lower-priced schools, or the patience to wait for a spot. Doesn't sound like a smart move, IMHO.

ou know what I plan to do get info from LVN schools and also take the 2 classes at a Community College that I need to transfer to a CSU once i become a RN. Once I graduate from LVN do a bridge program to RN, and one day get my BSN. Those are my plans so far.

I just ask to get some different tips by people. I hope I make the best decisions.