sherri14

I am a Diploma LPN who has been working PT in LTC since 2007. I am a single mom of a 2.5 yr old. I want to get my ASDN through disance/online program but all seem to be a rip off or a joke. TCN screwed me over many years back when I attempted to use them -- Now I am wih Rue and Excelsior and I cannot afford the $125.00 a month for Rue to send me books -- 1 subject at a time. And then pay Pearson $250.00 per test --- I took one test so far the A & P i got a D.... I do not have the $250.00 to test again. The out of pocket expenses for these programs only work if you have a TRUST FUND ....lol. Not a single mom struggling on a Part time salary with a toddler. So that leaves me to the predicament I am in --- did I mention I am 42 yrs old too. I was considering the ASD in Allied Health but I am not sure that will get me to my ultimate goal of ASDN and then BSN.....i DO NOT KNOW WHAT TO DO --- CONFUSED and at a life crisis here--- should I give up nursing and take up another major in nursing field--- but I love it... But it seems like you cant advance at all unless you have your RN. There seems to be no schools that offer online program for LPN to RN bridge --- that allows Loans and grants etc. without out of pocket expenses.. I really feel screwed to put it bluntly.....I cannot physically go to campus -- I understand certain clinical requirements must be met but ---what can I do?????? any advise....