PLEASE HELP!!!

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I was wondering if anyone here can give me some sound advice! I have been interested in becoming a nurse for a really long time. Now I have become serious enough about it to start trying to get into a nursing program. The thing is, I am impatient! Very impatient to say the least, and even though I am willing to do whatever it takes, I just don't want to be in school for five years before I can become an RN. I've been doing research for months, constantly looking for information, but I feel like I am stuck in a rut. To get to the point, I am just trying to find the best option for getting on the fast track to become an RN. Should I go to school to become an LPN first? Or should I just go the ASN to BSN route? I feel like with becoming an LPN, it would kind of slow me down because ultimately, I would like to obtain a BSN. Then I have been looking at several schools, and CCP (I am from Philly) has the best ASN program, but it is soooo competitive. I would hate to work so hard to get into a program and then get rejected! Not to mention, I haven't taken all my pre-reqs yet. I've been looking at all the Philly area colleges for BSN programs as well, and I would rather try to get my ASN first. Also, I am a working adult. I have a full time job with an apartment and a car. So with that being said, there are so many limited opportunities for me. I cannot find one part time RN program and it drives me nuts! However, I am willing to leave my job to go back to school if I can find a way to cover my expenses. Has anyone ever been in my situation? Or hypothetically, what would you do if you were in my situation? I am very passionate about becoming an RN and ultimately would like to become a NP or CRNA. I just wish I made this decision at 17 instead of 24!!!! Please help!

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Hey,

I'm from the Montco area, and I know they have a great program. Competitive, but great. I would try to achieve my RN then go BSN. BUT, if you have the time and money I would shoot for a BSN. It takes about two years of gen-eds and science pre-reqs (A&P, Micro, Nutrition) to apply but it'll take an additional 2 years. All together it should take you four years if you go that route.

I would call and talk to Montco to get a basic idea of how they work, and they can give you some advice.

Good luck :) ,

Dib

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I actually work in Conshy, but I never looked into programs in that area. Since I work full time, I would have to quit my job to go to school for nursing and that is my main problem. I will definitely look into MCCC to see what they have. I appreciate the help! Thanks!

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Specializes in Emergency & Trauma/Adult ICU.

A dose of commitment usually goes well with ambition. Take stock of your situation: any career change which requires education in a new field is going to take time and resources.

If your ultimate goal is to be a nurse practitioner or CRNA then you already know (because you've researched this ;) ) that both of these require master's degrees in nursing. MSN programs nearly universally require bachelor's degrees in nursing. Does obtaining "faster" LPN licensure fit into this scenario?

Just about anything is possible if you are willing to do what is necessary to accomplish your goal. A nursing school classmate of mine had a master's degree and a 20+ year career in another professional field ... but completed nursing school while working two part-time jobs ... and kept their household afloat with a non-working spouse and 2 young adult children who were also in college.

Good luck with your studies. :)

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Exactly what Altra said. If you're "very serious" about becoming a nurse, you need to be serious enough to give it the time it needs.

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