Hi all, I'm a late-20's male in NJ looking at a career change into the field of nursing. And I'm freaking out. I have been told by several nurses that I shouldn't pay for a RN degree, as, by working at a hospital/ medical center/ university, I can have my two-year A.S. degree paid for. Is this true? Could someone please help me figure out how to determine if an institution would pay for a student to get an RN? Normally, to enter a new field, I would just take classes and struggle with financial aid and student loans. However, this idea of an outside party paying for my education has got me completely at a stand-still, as I truly don't know how to proceed. I could really use some help! Anybody have any recommendations?