I was a CMA for 5yrs before going back to get my BSN. I had received an Associate of Applied Science from a community college in order to get my CMA. The classes were cheap (around 1,500 a semester)...
It may not help you with your ultimate decision, but know that in the Administrative Code from each BON addresses this. Specifically, it states under "Unprofessional Conduct" that "Nursing behaviors...