futureRN67

I'm planning on starting in January 2016; I've been accepted into the Nursing program and just need to work on financial aid. I'm just worried as time is getting closer if it's the right decision. My tuition for the BSN course will be $70,000.00 which isn't bad considering my brother just graduated from ASU and spent $60,000.00. Is there anyone who has actually completed the BSN program at Brookline? I met a Nurse at one of the Banner hospitals when my sister was in there and she wasn't happy with Brookline at all. Any input is welcomed!

Also, are there any books you recommend I read?

Hello Everyone! I am brand spankin' new to allnurses as well as nursing in general. I recently switched my major from Elementary Teaching to Nursing and was looking for some advice. Currently, I go to school at a community college here in Arizona and I'm not quite sure on how to approach my Nursing career. Before I get into my question let me give you very brief information about myself. I'm 25 years old, in the process of purchasing a brand new home (move in October 2014), and planning my November 2015 wedding. Since I have all of this going on, I have to work full time AT LEAST until after I get married. Nursing has always peaked my interest but I am my own worst enemy and never had the self confidence that I could finish. So I turned to teaching because the education isn't as hard as nursing school; from what I have done and heard so far. I decided to switch my major because it was time to challenge myself and I've always loved helping and caring for others. Plus, since I love working with kids, I figured I could work with them as a nurse. :) In Fall 2014 I start a CNA program at local Technical College here in Arizona. I plan on quitting from current office job to work as a CNA while going through school. It was be easier to work school and work around each other. My question is, will this be possible? How many of you have/are doing this? I'm pretty good with time management so I'm thinking I will be fine. Second question, after I finish the CNA program, I'd like to start knocking out some of my pre-reqs at my community college I've been attending. Are there any classes that you would recommend I not take at the same time as another? I heard some of the science classes are pretty brutal and I should take my time. Since I'm getting married at the end of next year, I was planning on taking only 2 classes in Spring 2015, a class or two in summer, and nothing Fall 2015. Does this sound like a good plan? Third question, I've heard of some people going from CNA to LPN to ADN to RN, BSN, what are your thoughts on this? I was thinking about bypassing LPN and go directly to ADN. What are some of the you all have taken? I'm looking to obtain my BSN at ASU but I'm confused at how some of their programs work. Is there anyone on here from Arizona that did/is attending ASU? I'm soooo incredibly nervous about everything.. I couldn't careless in high school so I never really developed good study habits or knew what my true ability was. Since taking Elementary Teaching class at my community college, I've maintained a 3.5 GPA so that's boosted my confidence. Sorry for the long post! This is all so new to me and I'm trying to figure it all out. I appreciate and input/advice from everyone! :)