Confused nurse wannabe

[ursa30]

Hi everyone! I've been lurking in this website for a while now and I've learned A LOT! And yet I cannot decide how to start my career in nursing. I have MS in education from my country but I don't suppose that matters. Now I guess I could either start from zero and get associate, bachelors and so on but that takes ages... I could also try to get in to some LPN program (there is some exam required), start working and then find an LPN to RN program. Now what complicates stuff is that I will move out of NY, possibly to some other state, within 4 or 5 months and won't have the time required to finish an LPN, but I would like to start something already, put my foot in the door so I could take some CNA or CNT course. Would I have any job prospects though? I don't like the fact that CNA programs do not consist of phlebotomy and EKG courses, CNT does but I just missed deadlines on the best and cheapest certificate program in BCC (and I'm quite upset with myself for procrastinating and not researching earlier). Im assuming that having CNA and possibly some experience would help me get in to some good RN program or wouldn't? Should I spend the money for CNA or wait patiently and go to some better program once I move?

Did I get all the info right? Please post your thoughts. I know that decision is all mine but I guess I need a little push and a word of final advice. Thank you all!!!

[ifoundnemo]

Hmm I would call up an accelerated nursing program and find out what the procedure is for an applicant with an out of state degree. Accelerated nursing programs allow people who already have degrees to enter into a program that is about one year long, and come out with a second bachelor degree in nursing. I am unsure if this would apply to you since your degree is not from the United States. Before you apply to any LPN or RN programs, I would check into the accelerated route first. However, if you are planning on moving out of state, I wouldn't start anything yet. It takes a long time to apply to these programs, the get accepted, and to complete them - there is no harm in researching programs and calling up to find out more info though.