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Thank you all for the replies I understand it's going to be a long and tough road but that's why I'm young and willing to do anything to get where I want to be!

There is a CNA Training Program offered by QBICS in Santa Ana that is approximately $1300 in tuition. I also looked into Red Cross and they have a program in Long Beach that is about $1500, I also have to be at least 16 years old so I can take it as soon as I'm out of high school. I'm definitely taking all my pre reqs at a community college and right now I plan on attending Santa Ana College to get my ADN in Nursing and transfer to a University as I have already contacted them. I'm in between going to Cal State Fullerton or Cal State Long Beach. West Coast University offers online programs for the RN-BSN as well as RN-MSN. I don't think I can handle 100% online classes.

Thank you so much I do want to get my BSN and continue to get my Masters as well! I attended an orientation at WCU and am thinking about going there from my RN-BSN. Thanks for replying it's so nice to get feedback! I will definitely try and volunteer at local hospitals I have no idea what I'm interested in I'm sure I'll figure that out while getting my associates degree

I am 17 years old, I reside in Orange County, CA. I want to become a RN but I do not have a lot of money at the moment. Therefore I plan on attending Santa Ana Community College for their ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing) program. It's a two year degree but I need to obtain some pre reqs to get into the nursing program. I currently work at a fast food restaurant called El Pollo Loco and I do not want to work there any longer. I want or most likely need to get my foot in the door at a hospital or other health care facility. So my physiology honors teacher told me to get certified in Phlebotomy or CNA. Which I would love to do. I want to be a nurse for all the right reasons but I wouldn't mind doing anything in the medical field if I gain interest in other departments. I love people and being there for others in need. I graduate this June and I just want to be prepared to get my education in a fast and efficient way and be able to get a job at a hospital soon. I would also love to volunteer if that's what it takes which I'm pretty sure it does. I've been looking into volunteering at local hospitals. Please ask me any questions and feel free to give me tons of advice. I take every response whole heartedly. Thank you