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Thanks so much for the input everyone. LTC is probably not something I'd want to do long term. From what I hear, most LTC facilities are so poorly run and understaffed and the nurses there seem to really hate their jobs. I almost wonder what the point of an ADN would be when I could just do the shorter LPN program to work at the same types of places. Definitely disheartening to hear, though it's pretty much what I suspected. Many things to think about! Makes me wish I would have had my head out of my butt in my 20s and gotten myself together sooner in life. Are there any hospitals in the area of anyone knows of that do hire new ADNs?

I am considering a career switch to become an RN. I am currently in real estate, with no other schooling, so I would have to start from the beginning with school. As I am already 30 years old, I don't think I can wait 4 years for the BSN to start my career as an RN. I am considering doing an ADN program at a local community college (Tri-C or LCCC) and then doing an RN to BSN program while working. I have heard that in the Cleveland area, most places are looking for BSNs only at this point. Would it be a waste to go for the ADN? I should mention that I am hoping for a job in women's health or peds, which are probably that much harder to get jobs in as it is. Any advice/experience that anyone has, I would grateful for. Thank you