Career Advice...

[jayrun]

I am currently on a waiting list for an RN program in the Los Angeles Area. The earliest I will be accepted is Spring 2007 and ther latest is Fall 2007, when my name comes up I have the option of deferring for 1 semester. My question is...

Instead of wasting a year, I am considering taking out a loan and entering a reputable vocational school to either get my LVN in one year and then entering the RN program as an advanced applicant when my name comes up on the waiting list, OR entering the same vocational school and earn a certification as a surgical technician before I enter the RN program. I have an appointment with the RN program head to see if they will accept any of the surgical tech classes toward my RN.

I have a BA in English Literature from UCLA, but want to continue school after my RN to get a BSN and then a MSN to become a Nurse Anesthetist or Practitioner.

I am leaning toward the surgical tech path for a couple of reasons:

I can get part time work while attending school and it pays more than an LVN AND I will have some work experience as a surgical tech before entering an RN program and 2 years experience after I get an RN.

Any advice on what is the better career path and why?? Is my thinking on track?

Thank you