irisbeth

I am 19, living in LA & my ultimate goal is to be an RN with a bachelors degree. I really dont know how to go about this. 1.Free LVN program through Jobcorps (7am-4pm) -will not be living on center, therefor I will attend a city college (4pm-?) to get my prerequisites done for a LVN-RN Bridge program. 2. go straight to RN (a little unsure since I heard there is LONG waiting list) -any good LVN-RN bridge programs (not online)? One last thing, Lets say I have completed my prereqs attend the bridge program and get my associates degree,will I then be able to apply to a university like cal states or UC's for my BSN or did I actually have to complete my 2 years of general ed classes in community college. :(What would you do? I have no one to go to for help or advice so replies are much needed and appreciated. ANYTHING YOU CAN TELL ME WILL HELP ME

I recently got a call back from job corps, the recruiter said I am very likely to be admitted into the program. Through JobCorps I would get my CNA FREE and then advance to either their free lpn or rn courses all while living in their center. My other option is to just stay home, get a job, help my family out with the expenses and attend a private nursing school. What would you do? I am torn between free education and helping my single mom with the bills and smaller siblings. I am 19 years old and I have both a jobcorps tour of the center and a job interviews coming up I can only choose 1.