Hello Everyone! I have been following on good advices/comments on all nurses forum. I have been doing so much research about nursing; such as private schools and prereg requirements, and I have to say that all of the members on all nurses forum have been a great help to me during my search. I am so confused as of what I Should do...if anyone have any good suggestions/advice...I will take all into considerations. Please Help.! so...here is what's going on with my career life. I am from Raleigh, NC. I have my Medical Office Admin Degree at Wake Tech Community College. I am currently 28 years old. I want a career that would give me the security/financial stability and doing what I love (to help people and to work in the health care.) So I decided I want to go for Nursing. My Ultimate Goal is to be an RN. Hoping to have my BSN too. But right now, I do not have any preregs, or even any experience in the medical field (hands-0n). Raleigh NC does not have Associated RN in private school. The first private school that have ADN is in Charlotte, NC. Which is about 3 hours away from Raleigh. Adding to my goal, I am also looking forward to move to California and pursue my future career. But If I take my RN here in NC, I would have to retake the state exam in nursing for California. Then I would have to go to private school (Touro University) to get my BSN, and they require to have all the preregs done before I can take the TEAS. I am so confused of what I should do. Prereg will takes me about a 1.5 yr; passing the TEAs and get into the ADN program will also be 1.5 yr. I am just kind of nervous about getting my preregs here and go straight into BSN in California will be kinda tough because I do not have any experience in the field. The Private University that I have heard about is Touro University Neveda. I heard they have BSN program and does not require for any degrees. The only thing they require is getting the prereg done. Should I go for the Associate RN first? Or should I take my preregs first, then go to school in Neveda to get my BSN?
I have talked to so many nurses. They all said to go straight ahead, meaning for BSN. because hospitals are pushing all the ADN to get their BSN.
Option 1. Attend ADN school in CHarlotte = 46K (does not include my rent to be on my own). After 18 months, get my ADN and work in NC for a year to get atleast a year experience, and during this year I can pay for my loans also, then move to California, then REtake the state exam for nursing...then get a job in California...and maybe another year bridge over to BSN (This will prob be about 15-20K)?
Option 2. Take my preregs here in Raleigh at a community College, about 1.5 year. Then move over Neveda for Private School (Touro University Neveda) and go straight into BSN (16 months, 44K), then go to California and retake state exam and work in California...
One Advantage to Option 2 is that if I take all of my preregs..I can go anywhere and start any program in any state.
Any advice on which option I should take? Thanks all, hope to hear from u guys soon.
I'm currently a pre-nursing student at Wake Tech, and while they SAY the program is a 2 year program, it really isn't. I'll be done with pre-requisites in the fall, will apply to the program, and then, if I am accepted (decisions are based on points derived from your grades and TEAS score), I will start the 'actual' program in Fall 2014. Yup. Really. This isn't a quick and easy way to get your RN. While it is considerably cheaper to go the community college route, admission is really competitive. My suggestion? See what the pre-requisites are for the schools you want to go to in CA, and then see what you can do about taking them at Wake Tech. By all means, attend the information session, go talk with an advisor, and let them know you plan on transferring. They've always even super helpful- just be sure to go to the advisors at the health science campus because the other ones really don't know anything about the nursing program and often will tell you they can't advise you.
Good luck to you!! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions about wake tech for pre-reqs!!
@ Shyeofthetiger! Congrats on ur acceptance at ADN school. Not many people get into the program on 1st try :) On my case, I called the CC in Cali. I have to pay out of state tuition for the first year... i pay ab triple price in tuition.
@ SandyNC! Hi sandy... NC cc here says RN program is 2 yrs. but it actually takes nearly 4. Bc of the preregs and the waiting list. My plan is just take the preregs here at WTCC since im following the school that i will attend to for their preregs. That way i know for sure of what classes i must take. Im not sure if u guys heard of TOURO UNIVERSITY NEVEDA? Their requirements r to have preregs. Then go into their BSN program for 16 months. No out of state tuition. It is a private school. Some of my friends that live in Cali, did their preregs in Cali then move to Neveda to attend at Touro for 16 months. Now they have their BSN.
i pay ab triple price in tuition.
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I'm currently a pre-nursing student at Wake Tech, and while they SAY the program is a 2 year program, it really isn't. I'll be done with pre-requisites in the fall, will apply to the program, and then, if I am accepted (decisions are based on points derived from your grades and TEAS score), I will start the 'actual' program in Fall 2014. Yup. Really. This isn't a quick and easy way to get your RN. While it is considerably cheaper to go the community college route, admission is really competitive. My suggestion? See what the pre-requisites are for the schools you want to go to in CA, and then see what you can do about taking them at Wake Tech. By all means, attend the information session, go talk with an advisor, and let them know you plan on transferring. They've always even super helpful- just be sure to go to the advisors at the health science campus because the other ones really don't know anything about the nursing program and often will tell you they can't advise you.
Good luck to you!! Please feel free to message me if you have any questions about wake tech for pre-reqs!!