Hello- This is my first time posting. I'm a little confused. I have a BS in Business, and would like to go back for nursing. I'm awaiting my boards for the CNA license. Anyway, I'm wondering if I should do an Associates at the community college or my BSN at an expensive college. I have a mortgage so I would have to take out private loans for living expenses. My question is, is it worth it to take out a loan for the BSN and living expenses (app. 60,000) or just go to the community college which is so much less and I would just have to take loans for the living expenses. If I go to the community college, I have to take day classes, which means no decent paying job. (CNA's are only paid 10.00 where I live). If I go to the private college I would take classes at night, and Sat. so I could probably hold a higher paying job. Is it possible to work full time and do the nursing program at night. Will I make enough money upon graduation to re-pay a 60,000 loan. Or should I just do the Associates. and go back for the BSN. Any response would be appreciated. I've enjoyed the posts, they have provided great insight for me. Thanks!!