teague20

I see. All the schools around here list their ASN programs as RN programs. The term ASN threw me for a second. I don't think it would be bad to be a CNA for 1-2 years. I would be able to get a grave yard shift easy enough and maybe some help with tuition from my work. A lot of nursing homes and rehab clinics around here anyway offer to help CNAs move up the food chain if they continue to work there after school. Plus I don't have any kind of skilled craft to fall back on other then yard work and washing dishes so as a CNA I would be at least making more then min wage and when your in school living off loans every penny counts lol.

This may sound like a stupid question. But is an ASN the same as a RN they both seem to be about a 2 year degrees. Also would it be worth it to get a CNA then LPN then RN and work as I go threw school. Or would it be best to get my CNA and go strait for a RN degree? I have no help with school so its just me and student loans. I have to work at least part time to keep my need for student loans down.

Hello everyone I need some help and advice on schools in Missouri. I am from Washington State and I am trying to move to Missouri in the next few months. Right now I have my heart set on Saint Louis, Missouri since my girl friend lives there and its good sized city. Anyway I am having a hard time finding nursing schools in Missouri online let alone in a certian area of the state. Can anyone please give me some school names that offer nursing programs in Missouri and the closer to Saint Louis the better^^. I know that when I'm done with school I want to be at least a BSN, but I might go CNA to LPN or RN first. So I can make a decent enough living to reduce or eliminate my need for student loans for a few year while in school. As soon as I am able I am going to go to Missouri for a few days so I can scout around the area before I move. My main goal while I am there is to visit several schools and meet with advisors to see which school I like would be the best opion for me. Also while I am instate I need to look for appartments near the school I choose and look for work and of course spend some quality time with my Girl:redpinkhe Thanks in advance. Teague.