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I have a M.Ed. and B.S. in another field

Early Childhood Education. After some careful thought, I've decided to switch careers. Ultimately, I'd like to be a CRNA, although I realize this will take some time.

I'm currently a stay-at-home mom, so ideally I'd like to save as much money as possible by taking as many classes as possible at the community college before transferring to a BSN program. Should I:

A) Get my RN at community college and transfer to a RN to BSN program or

B) just fill in my gen-ed holes at community college, and go the traditional BSN route at a 4 year University?

Another option at University of MD, where I'd get my MS, is a RN to MS option. However, their NA program requires one year of work experience to be accepted into the program. Does anyone know about this option?

Thanks for any advice!

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I'd encourage you to look at some accelerated programs (espacially if you have some support at home with the family). I have seen accelerated BSN programs at state schools that can be completed in 12 months.

The Community College route will take you 2-3 years, and then 1-2 years for a BSN. You might just fund out that 1 year at a 1 year at a public institution for a BSN will be much cheaper than 2-3 years at community college then 1-2 years for a BSN.

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