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Hello...I am curious if you ended up studying at CNI, and if so how your experience has been. I am considering taking the same route. I am a 44 year old full-time working mother with a Bachelor's Degree. I would like to go back to school to become an RN and am trying to figure out which route to take. Taking into account my age, I am anxious to finish ASAP and the CNI ADN program is on my list; along with WCU BSN. I would love to hear how you are doing.

Thank you for the input, it confirms that the BSN route is the way to go. But what about gaining experience? Will I be able to find a job with no experience? Has anyone participated in a Residency Program? Ugh! I hear so many negative comments about people who graduate and are unable to find jobs. I am so glad I found this site! :)

I am a 44 year old woman with a BA degree who is (finally) trying to get into a Nursing program. I have narrowed it down to two options: 20 month ADN program at CNI College; or a Accelerated BSN program at Concordia University. I will graduate June 2016 with the ADN, or December 2016 with the BSN. I have experience in the medical field only as a Registration Rep, a Spanish Medical Interpreter, and a school Health Aide. Which option would work best for me when it comes to finding a job as a new grad? How can I gain experience before graduating? I am only getting older and would like to make the right choice since time is of the essence. Any suggestions are welcome :)