Could really use some advice.

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I am interested in attending nursing school but I am so confused and overwhelmed with all the information I have been receiving and would appreciate any advice anyone can give me. Seeing that I already have a bachelor's degree, my original plan was to resign from my low paying position at a psychiatric hospital and attend an accelerated nursing program. However, my parents cannot financially support me during this process. Therefore, I would like to go to nursing school part time and keep my job. But I am not quite sure what program to go into.

With the increase number of people entering the nursing fields, it seems it would make sense to enter into a BSN program. However, being that I will only be going part time, it will take years to graduate from the program.

Another option for me is to get my associates degree. It would be less years and I could take my time and get my bachelor's while making a decent living. However, I have heard that associate's degree nurses are unable to land jobs. Is this true? I know the hospital I work in would accept it but I really would like to get out of the psychiatric field.

Recently, someone mentioned to me going back to school for my LPN then applying for a LPN TO RN program. I don't know much about this but from what the person told me, it would mean lesser years. Is this true and is it a wise choice?

Which one of these programs would allow me to graduate in the shortest amount of time and won't limit my job options when I graduate?

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Specializes in Addiction / Pain Management.

Can you do a accelerated BSN? You'll need student loans or other sources of financial support.

An LPN is one year of nursing plus prerequisites. RN-AA is two years plus prerequisites.

The job market has dictated that BSN will give you the most flexibility but will cost the most.

Good luck with your decision.

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The thing is the school I graduated from was extremely expensive so I really want to avoid adding more students loans on top of the ones I already have.

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You could do the associates degree its cheaper and may take less time and then have a hospital pay for you to get your bsn.

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Specializes in wound care.

bla bla bla, get a associates rn nuff said

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Speaking from experience..

You already have a bachelors. Do the accelerated BSN and support yourself with loans and/or part time work. You'll be out in a year and the degree pays for itself. Trust me. Best route, I promise.

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if you have a BS/BA i would advise you not to get an AA, consider one of the generalist masters programs. I know Rush and UCSF have one, I am 90 precent sure Iowa does too. please keep in mind an RN if AA or MSN does not mean you will be able to get a job. best of luck

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