mschips

Hello everyone! I am interested in pursuing a nursing career. I am a 38 year old female who has spent the last 20 years working in the music/entertainment business. I have never finished my associate's and only have a few credits (if any at all - I was offered a job a few months into community college and withdrew from my courses). I am looking to start nursing as soon as possible, and would like to work in the field while continuing my eductation. I was thinking of the following path: CNA -> bridge program to LPN -> bridge program to RN. I do not have the time or resources to attend school full time at the moment. My question to you wise nurses and nursing students: is this a good idea? I know CNAs make very little, but I think it would also be good experience. Would that help me when applying to the bridge program to LPN? Has anyone else gone this route? Can you recommend any alternatives for someone who will need to work full time while going to school? I am trying to reach the schools in my area (NYC) but since it's just before the fall session, I am not getting much guidance aside from things like "attend our open house next spring". Any advice on how I can knock out prerequisites during this time, get as much out of the way now as possible would be greatly appreciated!