Best Place to Start the Process?

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I am a USAF veteran and want to become an RN. I'm not really sure where to start in regards to knowing which programs are the best and if getting a CNA and then attending a BSN program is the best. Or if going for a two year ASN will be just as lucrative and take less time. I'm looking at schools in the Philadelphia area, any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Welcome!

Do you intend to work as a nurse in the Philly metro area after you are done with your nursing education? If so, be cognizant that the major hospital systems in that area have gone to BSN-only hiring when it comes to new grads.

If you are fine with non-hospital employment such as home health, private duty, SNF/nursing homes, hospice, physical rehab, psych, jails, clinics or blood banks, an ASN degree should suffice.

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I would prefer to work in a hospital in the downtown Philly area, with Thomas Jefferson being my top choice. I'll have to look into which hospitals are BSN only, I wasn't aware that was becoming a trend there. Thank you! That helps a lot.

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