HELP!!

[Onthefence1913]

I graduated a month ago with my B.A. in English and i've decided that Nursing is the career path i'd like to take. What would be the best route to take?(BSN,etc.) I honestly need to work while I attend school. Im in Tennessee.

[pmabraham, BSN, RN]

Good day, Onthefence1913:

While BSN is a good end route, going to a community college for your associate and getting your RN that way will probably save you a lot of money.

Thank you.

[NurseGirl525, ASN, RN]

That's a huge career change. Why do you want to switch? You are going to have a problem getting financial aid since you already have 1 degree. I agree with pmabraham that going the community college route would probably be best for you financially. I would research the schools in my area and go from there. There is a lot to consider when choosing a school. Money, competitiveness, and NCLEX pass rates. Have you even started looking at schools yet?

[mindofmidwifery, ADN]

If you're still dipping into the idea, you should get your STNA/CNA first. If you are still into the idea of nursing and plan to stick with it the rest of your career, you should look into a second degree BSN program. My local college has a second degree program and it ideally takes only 13 months to complete, which would make an ASN a waste of time if you know you want to be a nurse.

[auscultate]

BSN if you can get in. Check in accel BSN like mindofmidwifery stated. Avoid work if you can it'll make your life easier, but having to pay bills I understand.

[NeoNatMom]

There are accelerated programs for those who already have a BS in another area. I would look into that. There are some that are weekend programs, which may be best if you need to work during the week. It will be intense, but it's doable. Best wishes.