Help, I Really Need Advice.

[LPNTOBE2017]

Hello Everyone,

I started out wanting to go school to become an RN even though I am not very good at science and math. I think that I could do these courses but I would have to struggle at it. I have forty college credits which mostly are non science courses. I still have to take A&P I, II, Chemistry and Microbiology for ASN I did take Biology and I received a B+. I was originally going to get my degree in Liberal Arts and then transfer to a four year college and get my BSN. I keep going back and fourth between LPN and RN. I ask myself why don't I go to school to become an LPN I thought no waiting list or pre-requisites and are a little easier to get into. I could hopefully find a position that has tuition reimbursement while I work as an LPN and return to school for my RN( maybe easier said then done). The problem is the three for -profit private schools are $30,000+ tuition for about 12 month of school. And non of the Gen Ed classes would transfer into any of the RN programs here where I live which is CT. And the state schools which are about half the price about $11,000+ tuition have been suspended due to the state budget and they have very selective process. I do not know when or if they will open back up. Actually I really want to become a RN (ASN or BSN I do not know). Another thing is that I am not eligible for a Pell grant only student loans which I do not really mind. But does any one know where I can a scholarship or grant to help me pay for tuition in case I go the ASN route. I do know that I would have more job opportunities available to me if I become an RN. And If I become an LPN here in CT I would only be able to work in a LTC facility, Home health and Doctors office. I feel that if I am going to put the time and effort into nursing school why limit myself in where I can work. Really want to become a RN. When any one asks me what my dream job is I say that I want to be a nurse. Can any one assist me with this issue?

[MiladyMalarkey, ASN, BSN]

I'm confused I guess, why are you wanting a degree in liberal arts if you want to be a nurse? Are there no community colleges near you who offer an ASN/ADN program as a more affordable option? You can always bridge RN to BSN & it probably be more reasonable than the LPN programs you were talking about.

Your gut is already telling you to beware those expensive for profit LPN programs, listen to it.

[LPNTOBE2017]

Hello MiladyMalarkey,

First, I would like to thank you for reading my post. Yes, there are several ADN programs in my area. The concern that I am having is that It will take me a year to finish my pre-requites for the ASN nursing programs. And I will not be able to apply to a nursing program until November 1, 2018 ,to which I hear is a 1 to 3 year wait to be accepted. And where I live which is CT there is a push to have BSN prepared nurses. And I currently have forty one credits towards the Liberal Arts Degree which I can graduate in a year and half and then I could transfer into a BSN program which is what I really want. My other question is if I go the ASN route kind(s) of position(s) will I be able to get with this degree. I suppose while I am waiting to be accepted into the two year program I could continue and take my pre-requites for the BSN program. I am willing to take any position with a ADN to get back in the field ( have worked as a nurses aid). ???