Rocknotaflower

I am in my last year of High School and would like to become a nurse. I really had not thought about becoming a nurse until the end of my junior year so I really have no idea what I should do. Money is tight as I will be paying for school myself. So my question is: what course of action do you suggest I take? I know I am going to the community college that gives you a 2 year RN degree I believe. After I get that will I be able to work in a hospital to earn money while I go back to school for the other 2 years to get my BSN? Will most hospitals pay for you to go back to get your BSN? I have seen something about LPN's. What is that? I really have no idea about all these abbreviations and I have no idea where to go from here. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help. Sorry that I really have no idea what I am talking about.

I am also a high school senior taking anatomy but I find it extremely fascintating. It is an advanced placement course so basically college level and I find it very hard. We do a lot of memorization and labs but I really enjoy it. It could just be your teacher. I hope you start to enjoy it soon or in college! good luck! :)