Havivah

Yes, you are correct - I go tmy acronyms a little mixed up (post should have read RN-BSN). Apologies for any typos ensued here as I am typing on a horrible keyboard. Thank you SO MUCH for the advice. I will take advantage of it for sure! Ok, here goes!

This IS a re-post, but I think I might get better feedback by also posting it here: I need some serious advice here. For purposes of my poised question here, I believe it will be best to state the long-term goal first, which is to obtain CRNA licensure @USC. I am fully aware of the requirements the program mandates, (and for fulfillment of acute care, I would prefer to work in the NICU). Now, it is just getting there that is the next portion! What is best?!? LVN--> RN--> BRN? RN--> BRN? BRN? I currently live and reside in Southern California. I am nearly finished with my college coursework for General Education of an undergraduate degree HOWEVER, I'm having a great deal of trouble getting my "core" courses [Anatomy/Physio/Microbio/Chem] as every single community college within a 60 mile (yes, 60 mile) radius are booked solid, therefore, it would be near impossible for me to transfer directly to a BRN program.. Also, many nursing programs require certain coursework to be completed with a 5-7 year time frame. I worry I may lose out and need to re-take coursework. Unfortunately, the college counselors have spoken to have been less than helpful; Nursing programs have only gone so far as to advise me what I need to apply to the program. In terms of getting the coursework, I'm heavily and also very sadly (financially) considering taking as much Bio/Chem during the Winter/Spring quarter at UCI. Then transfer to CSU Bakersfield's BRN program. So far, that's the best solution (though costly) that I have conjured up. I'm an older student, soon to be 27, and would very much like to have a happy little family before I, for lack of better words, biologically expire. I don't care how much I travel- my family can move with me :) Please, any/all guidance in this is greatly appreciated. If I were to pursue the CSU-Bakersfield BRN route, I need to apply there like NOW lol.. because the application's due tomorrow!!!

I need some serious advice here. For purposes of my poised question here, I believe it will be best to state the long-term goal first, which is to obtain CRNA licensure @USC. I am fully aware of the requirements the program mandates, (and for fulfillment of acute care, I would prefer to work in the NICU). Now, it is just getting there that is the next portion! What is best?!? LVN--> RN--> BRN? RN--> BRN? BRN? I currently live and reside in Southern California. I am nearly finished with my college coursework for General Education of an undergraduate degree HOWEVER, I'm having a great deal of trouble getting my "core" courses [Anatomy/Physio/Microbio/Chem] as every single community college within a 60 mile (yes, 60 mile) radius are booked solid, therefore, it would be near impossible for me to transfer directly to a BRN program.. Also, many nursing programs require certain coursework to be completed with a 5-7 year time frame. I worry I may lose out and need to re-take coursework. Unfortunately, the college counselors have spoken to have been less than helpful; Nursing programs have only gone so far as to advise me what I need to apply to the program. In terms of getting the coursework, I'm heavily and also very sadly (financially) considering taking as much Bio/Chem during the Winter/Spring quarter at UCI. Then transfer to CSU Bakersfield's BRN program. So far, that's the best solution (though costly) that I have conjured up. I'm an older student, soon to be 27, and would very much like to have a happy little family before I, for lack of better words, biologically expire. I don't care how much I travel- my family can move with me :) Please, any/all guidance in this is greatly appreciated. If I were to pursue the CSU-Bakersfield BRN route, I need to apply there like NOW lol.. because the application's due tomorrow!!!