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Hi there, I need some help and was wondering if anyone had been in this situation and what they did to overcome or have any suggestions that might help me. I am a 40 yr old male thinking about a career change. I had been thinking about nursing for over a year now. After working for a few years in a nursing home in the maintenance dept., Talking to nurses and working with people in general. I decided that it would be a career that would fit me: however, here is my problem. I have to continue working full time 9-6pm because of bills, rent, car insurance ect. I looked into going through the coummunity college course and I really don't want to spend years or have the time to spend years working towards the degree. Taking all the pre reqs, getting on a waiting list ect. I was hoping to find a course that I could get in learn what I need to and get out and working in a sensible ammount of time. I am not looking for a short cut because I do want a quality education I just don't want to make a career out of going to school. I looked into places like B&S and other for profit schools and with the cost of those programs and some of the stories I have heard I am a little leary of those programs. I also looked into the Practical School of Nursing here in Cleveland which I would have glady enrolled but it all goes back to my original issue I can't afford not to work. Finding a job is hard enough nowadays. So I am kinda stuck and was wondering how other people in my situation did it or have any ideas or options. Thanks in advance

Well thanks guys for all the input I think Iam going to go for the ADN at the CC

i do have prior college. in fact, looking at my community college syllabus for the adn program looks like all i would need to take is: bio 1100 introduction to biological chemistry math 1200 intermediate algebra i already have taken eng 1010 college english composition and psy 1010 general pyschology so iam thinkimg in 1 semester i can bang out those 2 classes and i should be good to go!

Thanks guys for some of the help. Now if I went the ADN route is that better than an LPN??? Or does that mean I just have a degree in nursing? I saw where some LPN courses were only 9 months long but were told by others to forget LPN and go for the RN. So if I did go and do the ADN got out got a job and then decided to go and finish up for the BSN would I be able to roll right into the BSN degree since I already would have the ADN? or would I still have to do the 4 years for the BSN?

Hi guys, New guy here, and could use some advice or opinions. Short background I'am 38 single, no kids or anything living on my own. I became interested in nursing after caring for both my grandparents. I now work in a nursing home in the maint. dept. but have watched the nurses and aides doing their thing and it has made me more interested in nursing. So I have a few questions which Iam hoping that there are some others that are or were in my situation. Since I live and take care of myself I can not afford to not work a full time job. Now I am only getting paid $9.00 an hour now which no one can live off of this. I have some expenses that I need to get taken care of in addition I am going to be needing a new computer very shortly. I want to take a STNA class and go to work so I can get some experience before nursing school but STNA if Iam correct don't make much more or very close to the 9 an hour Iam making now. SOOO would it be wise to try and find another job altogether and try and get these expenses caught up. Or pick up a second job to get things paid? Idealy, I need more money just to be able to live but I also wanted to start my careeer in nursing and I have heard the experience of being an STNA is valuable. My other question is. I would like to go all the way for the BSN. I just don't know if I would be able to survive 4 years on my current pay. Are there any accelerated BSN degrees available? or programs that will get you a BSN degree without the whole college 4 year deal? Also I'm going to have to depend 100% on financial aid from the state or fed level to pay for this. So if any of the programs have that kind of financial aid available? I would love to be able to take out a private loan from a bank or whatever and just pay for it all but my credit is not that good so whatever program I get into it has to be one that will accept financial aid from like FASFA, OIG (Ohio Instructional Grant) or Pell grant ect..( I live in Ohio) I just feel so stuck because I have the dedication to do this. I think I would be a good nurse. I have done labor intensive course work in college before ( obtained a pilot's lic through kent States flight program) So I know I can do it. I just feel held back or stuck with all these obstacles. Sooooo any advice or opinions would be so greatly appreciated.