My community college is doing an LVN program here in CA, certificate and Associate Degree. Having an Associate Degree and a Bachelor in Non-Nursing majors, would it be better for me to do a Master in Nursing or start at the bottom to get my foot in the door? To get into the LVN program at the community college, I need to take a CNA class first. I figured that since it is in my town, it would be easier to go to school here rather than at a state university, which is about 2 hours each way. I will be 40 in Dec and wonder exactly what I need to do and which way is better. Many people say to me, "Why not go for a Master Degree since I have already have a Bachelor", but Nursing may be something totally different because I do not have any medical experience or courses. I knew people who went for their Master in different majors than their Bachelor Degree, but never in Nursing. What stepping stones would be suggested for a person who does not have medical courses or experience?? If getting an another Associate Degree would be a waste of time for Nursing, please let me know.
