Getting My RN

[nurse110]

This is new to me, is anyone having trouble getting their RN because of lack time and money and probably a lot more things too. I'm wanting my RN so bad. I work 50-60 hrs per week, I'm the only person where I work who likes nightshift. I'm nightshift supervisor,floor nurse and everything else. I don't have one job, I have several. I do all the scheduling of the nightshift CNA's, all foley changes, all g-tube changes, all blood sugars, change all the MARs for the month and help the aides when they need it. I'm stretched thin. I have beenhere5 1/2 yrs and nothing has changed except office politics, its gotten worse. Its to the point where I handle things myself, to the best of my ability, because I don't want to deal with them. I have never worked at a place where its who you know or who's *ss you kiss to get something, like more help, always short staffed or a raise or anything thats needed. "I KNOW I'M REALLY BLOWING OFF STEAM" It hasn't always been this way, its a great job, when you can do all the work, but 4 yrs ago we got a new DNS or DON and she is everyone's friend, know what I mean, but now its like a click and its not like a business anymore. No matter who you complain to, its oh shes just jealous. It's not jealousy, I've worked too hard to get the nightshift organized and now they are tearing it apart. No telling what its going to be like when I return from vaction in one week. Anyway, I rambling on and on, I've decided I'm getting my RN but I'm unsure how to go about it because I have to work and pay bills. If anyone has any suggestions, they would be greatly appreciated. (not sure if I can do the regents thing).

Thanks for listening to my problems,

nurse110

[BeBeSweet]

From the sound off your post,you are currently at a nursing home.From experience,I tell you don't sit around and wait for things to improve.Check with local community collegs for lpn/adn articulation.Most states have loan forgivness programs that will allow you to go to school for free, and with your age you fall into that lovely"non-traditional student" category.There are many scholorships out there for folks just like you.Also,check into a local hospital who may be willing to hire you.The benifit waitng periods are usually less,most will do tuition reimbursment,and you can add all of these items up to be part of your income.You can do it.Now just go get you some satisfaction.

[BeBeSweet]

From the sound off your post,you are currently at a nursing home.From experience,I tell you don't sit around and wait for things to improve.Check with local community collegs for lpn/adn articulation.Most states have loan forgivness programs that will allow you to go to school for free, and with your age you fall into that lovely"non-traditional student" category.There are many scholorships out there for folks just like you.Also,check into a local hospital who may be willing to hire you.The benifit waitng periods are usually less,most will do tuition reimbursment,and you can add all of these items up to be part of your income.You can do it.Now just go get you some satisfaction.

[ornurse2001]

This is a little late probably, but I got my associate degree and became an RN after being an LPN for 12 years.I kept my FT job, took care of a 95 yr old woman in our home and had 3 teenagers in the house-all while studying.I did the Excelsior (Regents College) external program.The hospital where I worked helpeed with the costs of testing, etc.(it was an alternative to me leaving my FT position).It took about 16 months to complete 14 proficiency exams and one clinical exam.Worked for me.They also have some advice/ services for financial aid.They have a web site-www.excelsior.edu (i think)

Good Luck! Kathy

[ornurse2001]

This is a little late probably, but I got my associate degree and became an RN after being an LPN for 12 years.I kept my FT job, took care of a 95 yr old woman in our home and had 3 teenagers in the house-all while studying.I did the Excelsior (Regents College) external program.The hospital where I worked helpeed with the costs of testing, etc.(it was an alternative to me leaving my FT position).It took about 16 months to complete 14 proficiency exams and one clinical exam.Worked for me.They also have some advice/ services for financial aid.They have a web site-www.excelsior.edu (i think)

Good Luck! Kathy

[ornurse2001]

just saw that this was a new reply(dah) thought it was old when i saw register date.

[ornurse2001]

just saw that this was a new reply(dah) thought it was old when i saw register date.