ADVICE: On the road in how to get to RN

[quirarted]

I have been doing some serious thinking which route to take to get to RN school.

Hi everyeone, I need some tips in route to my future RN school decision!

I have mostly looked into private schools because there is no waitlist and so forth.

I just went to West Coast University to see hoe the school is. I really like this school so far, but the only draw back is the loan I would have to get.

I was also thinking of going to lvn school then work and work on my pre-reqs while getting some experience.

I need to work. I could not afford not working with the few bills I have.

Since both of my parents are retired, it would be hard to ask for help because I don't want to be a burden.

I'm currently a Medical Assistant in the LA county and I'm only 20 years old.

I know that this is what I want to do, but I need advice on which route to take.

Any suggestions?

[aleong29]

You're 20 so you have a lot of time ahead of you. I too looked into West Coast for their nursing program, but I did not attend. If the school keeps calling you about your progress, application, and intent to enroll, there's a reason why. The tuition is way too costly for just a RN degree. I chose to finish my bachelors degree at the time and applied to accelerated BSN programs in SoCal. Don't just go for West Coast simply because they have no wait list.

[hope3456, ASN, RN]

RN is not a guaranteed job anymore. I would not recommend the private schools because it is just to risky to spend that much $$ and then not be able to find employment.