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How should I get the ball rolling for RN

I need some advice please!! I am currently unemployed, looking to go back to school. Unfortunately, due to being unemployed, I need to go back to school in the near future...which brings the dreaded PRIVATE school to mind. I have been doing alot of research on Sprott-Shaw. Sounds like the typical overpriced, self-teaching school but I am fine with learning on my own. My future goal is to become and RN but I do not have any volunteer/work experience to get accepted. My question is....do I enroll in the LPN program and gain work experience there and bridge into the RN program (taking 2 years off of my schooling), or should I enroll in the cheapest program (Medical Office Assistant) gain my experience in that, than apply for the RN program (with no bridging, starting from ground zero).

Do I spend more money and bridge into the RN program or spend less and apply for the RN from scratch?

Thanks!

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    There aren't any public or community colleges in your area?

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    Have you completed prereq classes for the rn program?

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    Yes there are community colleges in my area however I do not meet the pre-requisites (the volunteer/work experience) I know they go based on a point system so the more work experience the more points I get = higher chances of getting in /less time on the waitlist. Other than that I have all the pre-req I just can't afford to wait 2+years to get into the (RN or LPN) program.

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    If you dont meet the pre-reqs you should be starting them asap because you need to know A&P and Bio and Micro for nursing school. plus its cheaper at a CC. normally schools want 6+ months of experience for points but that shouldnt make or break you.

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