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Hi All: I'm looking for some up-to-date information (since most of the threads that deal with this topic are no longer valid - from 2008, etc). I've been taking my prerequisites at Ivy Tech and was about to apply to the nursing program (because I had a very flexible schedule). Unfortunately I had to take a new full time job to avoid having to relocate to another state. The hours are more traditional . . . which means I cannot take the nursing classes because I have to work full time to support a large family. My thoughts are to take all the classes that I will need (All the AP classes so I won't need to take those when I do take the nursing classes). I'm done with all the other prerequisites. Has anyone out there done the nursing program part time? Is it possible to only do it one or two days a week so that you can continue to work? I'm thinking I might be able to negotiate 4 - 10 hour days and maybe I could take one Nursing class at a time one day a week?? I don't know. I just want to know what my options are. We make too much to qualify for aid and at the same time we would not be able to make it without me working full time. So I will have to make some really tough decisions if I can't figure something out.

Thanks for the advice. I have most of the science classes (Microbiology, Chemistry, etc.) already (as I graduated from a liberal arts school and they required everyone to take science) - I just lack the APHY 101. This is not a snap decision and I don't have any "problems". I have been thinking about becoming a nurse for years. Unfortunately, I have never had the opportunity to go back because I've worked full time plus raised a family of 5. I'm now at a point in my life where I can put myself first. I am currently self-employed and work sporadic hours, but I make decent money. Going back to school will cause me to cut back on my schedule (and therefore less income) which is difficult when I have a large family to support (2 in college right now). My comment on starting "yesterday" has more to do with the fact that if I wait until the Fall to take the APHY101 course I won't be eligible to start the nursing program until the following Fall. Which means I'll spend an entire semester just twiddling my thumbs - and I find that frustrating. I want to be able to move forward so that I will be able to complete the program and start working. I don't need the added stress of a lower income while I'm waiting to start. But it's beginning to sound as though that is my best option . . .

Thanks for this suggestion. I like the flexibility but they don't offer a course that covers both Anatomy & Physiology. (It's either/or on the site). Does anyone else know of any options similar to this that have the Anatomy & Physiology together?

Hi, I am going for a career change and want to get started on my nursing degree YESTERDAY. I have a Bachelor of Arts degree and an Masters of Business Administration degree and currently just need on prerequisite before I can apply to the nursing program at my local community college (IVY Tech). The deadline to apply in order to begin the next session is September 1st (that will allow me to start the nursing program in Spring 2016.) I cannot take the summer session for the Anatomy & Physiology I class because I will be working full time (form 6 am - 10 pm) on a contracted job from June1 - Aug 1 and I would have to go to a proctored site during that time period to take the mid term and final. So bummer. But prior to that I'm working a flexible schedule and after that I'm working a flexible schedule. Thus I'm trying to find an online flexible course that would allow me to get the course work done asap. Ideally I'd like to start now and finish prior to June 1. According to the IVY Tech website to transfer the credit it needs to come from: The courses must have been completed at a regionally accredited post-secondary institution. The regional accrediting associations include: Middle States Association of Colleges & Schools, New England Association of Colleges & Schools, North Central Association of Colleges & Schools, Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges, Southern Association of Colleges & Schools, and Western Association of Schools & Colleges. They also need to display a letter grade (because this course is considered an given a certain number of points to determine admission to the nursing program). I also don't want to spend a fortune. So I've been researching and researching but I can't find exactly what I'm looking for. It seems that most of the truly go at your own pace programs are not accredited by the regional accrediting associations. And the online institutions that are accredited thusly, don't allow me to finish as quickly as I'm able. Has anyone out there found the type of program I'm looking for without spending big bucks? So far the only schools I have found are: Thomas Edison State College - $491/credit online – 4 credit hours $1,964 May term = May 4 - July 26, 2015 (Registration dates March 27 - April 18, 2015) June term = June 1 - Aug. 23, 2015 (Registration dates April 24 - May 16, 2015) and Southern New Hampshire University Approx $995/course — Southern New Hampshire University is a growing online school with a campus in Manchester, New Hampshire. The school was founded back in 1932 and offers over 60 undergrad and graduate programs through online classes. SNHU is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges. Click Here Post University [TABLE] [TR] [TD]Term 5 (15EW5) [/TD] [TD]May 11, 2015 [/TD] [TD]Jul 07, 2015 [/TD] [/TR] [/TABLE] But as you can see neither of those fit into my hope to start by the end of this week and be done by June 1st. Plus I'd like to spend less if possible. HELP?!