Need suggestions for RN programs or schools

[shohinsai]

Hi everyone. I ran across this forum while doing some searches for nursing schools and this is my first post.

A little background info about me. I'm one of those unfortunate millions to lose their jobs and have been unable to find work. It's been 19 months now without work. I got into the IT industry shortly after high school thinking it was for me, but it turned out it wasn't. Think of it as trying to put a square peg through a round hole. Believe me, I figured out a way to make it fit, but it took some effort. It's taken me 13 years and several lay-offs to finally decide to leave the industry for good!

After a lot of soul searching to try and figure out what else I would enjoy doing and have settled into nursing.

The main issues I've been running across lately has been to get into an RN program somewhere locally. All schools that I have looked into require some combination of English, Biology, Physiology, and Anatomy as prerequisites to enter the program. Many of those courses themselves also have prerequisites. Best case scenario, it would take approximately six months to complete all the required courses. The problem is actually getting the required courses! It's nearly impossible! To make matters worse, once all the prerequisites are complete, some programs have a two year waiting period! Ouch!

I'm also worried about my past academic history. When I first started college, I had no idea what direction I wanted to go in, and ended up doing rather crappy. I did much better later, but still not my best. When it comes time for schools to select new candidates, I feel as though I might be shoved off to the back burner. If I were to go back to school and finish off my IT degree, I'll only have about 1.5 years left and which point I could take Master's in Nursing program somewhere else. I'm honestly lost and unsure of what I should do to pursue this path.

Please help. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

[iPink, BSN, RN]

So, you didn't graduated from college? If you did, then there are accelerated BSN programs. These programs are usually between 12-15 months in length. I'm a career changer who will be starting my ABSN program in 2 weeks.

Have you looked at all the ADN programs in your area? Try to find some that don't have a wait list.

In the meantime, start taking the prerequisites.