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Thanks for the tip!! Yes I've got about 3 different plans actually haha. If I don't make it into nursing school in 2015 here in Texas I will wait to get into nursing school in Illinois.

I have a plan to go to nursing school in the Spring of 2015 in Texas. Once I have completed it, my family plans to move to Illinois. (We're trying to move back closer to family) My question is, is this the right way to do this?? I would essentially graduate in Texas, register as a nurse here in Texas, have to un-register and then retake the exam in Illinois. Could I complete nursing school and wait to take my licensing exam in Illinois?? Would hospitals in Illinois even hire me if I did my clinicals in Texas? Any help or advice would be extremely helpful!! Thank you ~Lauren

I am wondering how often hospitals in the Dallas/Fort Worth hire ADN's vs BSN's? I know there is a big divide on this topic and I do plan on getting my BSN immediately after getting my ADN, however as of right now I simply cannot afford to take the BSN track. Thanks for your input!!!

memphismom- can you tell me where those forums are?? Specifically North Texas :)

copeRN- do you mind me asking what type of nurse you are? I'm looking to become a labor and delivery nurse and then hopefully a lactation consultant. I keep getting mixed reviews on this. Some people say you won't get hired without your BSN and others say hospitals hire ADN's all the time. So confusing!!!!

Thanks for the advice guys! Yes I am aware of the RN to BSN programs however one of my goals is to have one more child before I do my core nursing courses. So to become a licensed RN would be pointless for me seeing as I wouldn't be working as an RN while obtaining my BSN. I should have clarified, my overall goal is to be a stay at home mother while getting all prerequisites finished prior to enrolling in the nursing program.

Im sure this has been asked before so I apologize in advance. Im new to the board itself so I thought I'd ask a pretty basic question to start off. I have recently decided to change my career path. I would like to become a nurse and I initially thought that getting my ADN was the best route but now I feel a bit conflicted. I do not have a degree but I do have many credits from another college. After reading many posts on this blog I see that people advise against getting your ADN over a BSN due to the fact that more employers are requiring it. The whole reason I was going for my ADN was because I am a mother of a 1 year old who cannot afford daycare nor is comfortable putting him in daycare so young. So I figured getting my Bachelors wouldn't be possible unless the first half was online. If online is possible the other concern I have is finding a reputable and accredited online program. Should I get my ADN first or just go for the BSN? Does anyone know of BSN online programs out there that offer at least the prerequisites online? I know in 2 years I would be more comfortable putting my son in daycare because he would be a bit older. Thank you!