Evening Nursing Program at Community College?

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I want kids early but I don't think I could have kids during nursing school. Then I thought, maybe I could do evening classes at a community college and get my associate's degree there, so I can stay with the kid(s) or work during the day...

My local community college offers the evening program, at a much lower cost than if I went to state college. Would it be harder to get a job if I went to community college or no?

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Depends on where you are, but you could bridge to BSN later. Just be aware that studying for a nursing program is a full time job, too. Be sure to plan time for that. :)

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If you don't have kids I would recommend starting your classes FIRST before deciding if you want kids right away or after school is finished. I want more kids buy hopefully I'll be starting a Associates degree nursing program from a community college. I'll either plan it to be due a good 2 to 3 months after graduation, so I can then work on my RN to BSN online while baby is small.

It's not so much community college vs private. Look at the programs accreditation and NCLEX pass rates

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Also, take a look at the job market in your area- look at the demand for ADN versus BSN nurses. From what I've seen on here, Mass has a very competitive market, and you'll need a BSN to get into a hospital.

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I think I might get my associate's at a community college then transfer to a state college for the BSN. Until then I could possibly work part time as an EMT

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I am attending a night ADN program at my local community college. Once I graduate and pass the NCLEX, I will be bridging online into a RN-to-BSN program, as hospitals in my area are only hiring BSN nurses. It will wind up costing me a lot less than the private BSN programs in the area, and it works out well for scheduling, as I have 2 small children.

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You can get a BSN online if you already are and rn with an associate's? That's kinda great...

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I am in Philly. Neumann university, LaSalle university and Cedar Crest college have BSN- Adult Evening program (2 1/2 years)

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I am in Philly. Neumann university, LaSalle university and Cedar Crest college have BSN- Adult Evening program (2 1/2 years)

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