It is true that working during the accelerated program is discouraged.... but, in this economy, my advice would be try to do it anyway. Even if it is only one shift a weekend - or less - as a...
If you can, get a job as a PCA/CNA at a hospital where you think you would like to eventually work as an RN. Even if you can only work 1 or 2 shifts a week while in school, it may help you find a...
I have no idea how old you are or what your other responsibilities outside of nursing school might be. But, if I had known more before going in, I would have spent my "preparation time" in preparing...
I am in an accelerated BSN program right now. It was definitely the right path for me, but there are drawbacks. There is one thing that you didn't mention in your post that you might want to make...