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Emunah, that is my biggest issue actually! Our ADN is at a community college so it is significantly cheaper, while our BSNs in the area are only at private schools. I just thought it would be easier to try and go right for the BSN all at once, but finances are definitely an issue! It's a shame they cancelled the one good BSN feeder school that was at a community college in the area...

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate your advice. :)

Hi everyone, My first path has been in anthropology and forensics, but I am now hoping to transition into nursing. I went to my first nursing school meeting yesterday where they discuss admissions, prerequisites, program options, etc. and I am feeling very overwhelmed! I first thought I would try to do an AS but now a BSN seems like the better option. I know the best thing I can do is to start taking my prereqs and take one step at a time, but when I think about the entire process as a whole it can feel very daunting. Do any of you have any words of wisdom about starting as a second career nurse, or the nursing school process in general? Thank you! :)

Thanks everyone! Has anyone here earned their ABSN, BSN, or ADN online and done their clinicals in their home area? It doesn't seem like too many online programs exist at these levels, but I am just curious. Ladyt, I was also thinking about forensic nursing in the future, since it combines a lot of my areas of interest!

Thanks to everyone who replied so far! As much as I would love to do an ABSN, I live in New York and the programs in my area are very expensive. That is one reason I was considering doing LPN first (since I could pay it off as I go). I would love to have as little debt as possible after this! ADN is another option, thanks Bratty. And thanks, PurpleAsh, for the reminder! I have been in a bit of a rut trying to figure out how to implement forensic anthropology without spending 5 more years and going $100,000 into debt earning my PhD, and I keep running into brick walls. Plus, there are so few FA jobs out there that it might not be worth it! So I haven't been able to get nursing out of my head since there are so many levels, specialties, and options...and I definitely want to find a way to go for it!

Hi everyone! I have my BA and MA in anthropology, and I focused on forensic anthropology for my MA. I also have a lot of experience in disaster recovery and relief. I have met a lot of great nurses while working different jobs and volunteering with the Red Cross. Now, after working as a teacher for a few years and doing forensics (very part-time) on the side, I realized that I really want to be in a hands-on field with more real-world job opportunities. The nurses I have met are so inspiring that I am thinking very seriously about going back to school, and I want to make the right move. Long story short, my question is: For those of you who had different graduate degrees before entering nursing school, what path did you take to become a nurse? Did you become an LPN first, or did you transfer core credits over into an Associate's or Bachelor's program to become an RN? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!