HELP! I'm looking for the right nursing program!

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I already have a bachelor's degree in another field, but I want to go back to school and become a nurse. Now that I've gone and gotten all excited about actually doing this, I'm starting to lose hope because I can't find a program!

I couldn't find any Masters programs in the surrounding area (I'm in Memphis, TN), so I looked into accelerated BSN programs, but I don't have enough left in undergrad loans to complete those programs.

I've researched this all on my own so far and now I'm beginning to wonder if there's a program I haven't found/heard of/etc.

What are my options?

Thanks!

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Look into a community associate degree program

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

Google ABSN with your state name. I know that Illinois at least has a .gov website listing all approved schools in the state, from LPN up to MSN/DNS.

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you might want to look into bapist

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I was in your exact situation a few years ago. Originally, I earned a BA in English but I totally maxed out my financial aid before I thought about applying to an accelerated BSN program. The ELM programs in my area were way too expensive, so I decided to take the longer, but far less expensive route. I will be getting my ADN at the local community college then I will enroll in an RN-BSN program. They are not nearly as impacted as the ABSN programs in California. Good luck!

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Is relocating an option? Maryland has several schools you might be interested in.

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