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My goal is to obtain a B.A. in RN and pursue a masters in CRNA. Here is a list of questions for anyone who is/has/or has access to the Army... 1) How can the Army help in obtaining a B.A. in register nursing, either directly through the Army colleges, or funding while I attend the college of my choice. 2) If there is financial help for education, what's the length of time before I can access the help for someone who is just planning to join the Army and how much financial help is available? 3) What other benefits is there in joining the Army in pursuing my education in Nursing and entering into the school of my choice.

My response will be to check the graduation rate, the NCLEX passing rate, and the accreditation. If the criteria meets, than check to see how other colleges can accommodate the list of "positives" you have listed. Does other colleges offer night courses, distance learning on-line courses, and most importantly (if you are as old as you say) the total cost.

Thanks for the reply from all....I guess there are many ways to reach the goal of RN degree.

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The reason I ask if it matters is that the starting point, for both options, are community college. I've seen the television and the billboard advertisement (there's one to the right of this blog on this website as I'm typing) and I'll pass.... To clarify the question, what I'm asking is: 1) what is the value in starting at a community college for RN associates degree as oppose LVN associates? And is it worth waiting a year to enter the RN program? 2) If ultimately I decide to complete a B.A. in RN, which of the LVN or RN associates would make the transition easy (and by easy, I mean less classes and less time). I am all about learning as much hands on and taking the time to do something right and learn the correct steps....but lets be honest, if you are a student you know the politics of taking classes that are not AS helpful to the major.

Here are the options that lay before me (and i'm sure this option lies in front of many people choosing this career)......... options #1. Associates degree in an LVN to RN program. the kicker is the program starts 2015. option #2. Associates degree in RN. The kicker is that the program starts every quarter, but has a one year wait list (so the real start date is 2015)...but requires more pre-req classes that may take 3 quarters (a year) to begin. I'm not old...but in my mid thirties. With aspiration to eventually work my way up earn a masters degree, my question is: DOES WHERE I GET AN ASSOCIATES DEGREE MATTER??????