need advice

[crisdi88]

Hey y'all! I am in need of some advice! I apologize in advance for the length of this post. For the past few months I have been trying to find different paths for me to take to become a nurse. There is just so much information online that it all can be overwhelming.

My first thought is just going straight to ADN program and move up from there. I understand that a lot of community colleges now use a points system to get admitted into the program certain grades in the prerequisites. I already have a bachelor's degree so I have some of the prerequisites already under my belt. I know a couple that I would have to retake tho. I'm afraid that the process will take a long time and will cost a lot of money in the end.

The other path is that me getting my LPN first then taking an LPN to RN bridge or LPN to BSN bridge. Not sure how long that process will take or how much money that would be.

My next big issue is money: I have high monthly bills and have no help. Not working is not an option. How did y'all make money during school? And how did you pay for school? I have heard that many hospitals will help you pay for school in exchange for working for them for x amount of years. its something that I would be greatly interested in doing. Do you know of anything like this?

[LessValuableNinja]

Research ABSN programs in your area. With a prior degree, many find a ABSN faster than an ADN, about the same length as LPN.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

Most employers have some sort of tuition assistance program, but it's not unusual for this amount to only be about $1,000 per year. This won't pay for very much. These programs are usually for reimbursement - you have to pay up front. It's true that many of us worked while in our pre-licensure programs, but it's very difficult to maintain a full time job while in clinical courses because of scheduling issues.

Maybe it would be a good idea to try to get yourself into a better financial situation before trying to pursue your nursing education. Otherwise, your only option would be student loans.