Midnightmist 01

I'm definitely thinking I might do this then-- thank you for the help :)

(Whoops-- I replied with this account instead of Clueless. It's still me, I had just made that account when I couldn't remember my password to this one. I didn't realize, however, that this account was actually still signed in on my mobile device.) The comment I posted seems to be waiting moderator approval, though, and it isn't showing so this comment probably makes no sense to anyone.,

The main reasons I didn't want to go ADN-BSN is because I heard most places require a BSN to get a job as an RN. I looked through job openings where I live (Taunton, MA) and saw that it's true. A lot of the places do require a BSN. And in two years, if I successfully become an rn with an adn, I think it would be even more difficult to find an RN job that doesn't require a BSN. Another reason is that I didn't want to do an online school again. I've done it for middle school through high school and I've realized that I work better in a classroom with a teacher vs a computer screen. I'm also afraid that since it's online, I'll rush through it and won't get everything I need to out of it. Of course I'd try my best, but when you're doing work at home, it's easy to get caught up in other responsibilities and then remember about your school work and rush through it. I've also heard bad things about my nearby community college. I'm not, however, fully opposed to the ADN-BSN program. I would do it if I have to, and coming from your post, there are also additional benefits that I missed. I'll have to look into it some more. .

Thank you all so much for helping! I'm MUCH much more clear on what I should do. Just to make sure... 1. I was thinking to take a CNA course BEFORE college, so I could get licensed and earn money and experience in that particular field of nursing. 2. Then I can go to a community college and get my ADN, then take the NCLEX-RN to work as a registered nurse. 3. I would then attend a university with an RN to BSN program to earn my BSN. (This is, for hypothetical reasons, assuming I pass all tests and earn all degrees and get accepted into colleges) Is that correct? Do you guys think that is a good way to go?

Okay, thanks! Also, would I have to do each of those or is it possible to jump around from, say, CNA straight to RN? Or is LPN mandatory? I'm just really confused about a lot of this, especially since I'm not sure of the type of nursing I want to do. So I kind of want to be able to take general nursing courses that will help me no matter what direction I choose.

Thank you for this response! It helped a lot. Do you think it could be a good idea to work as a CNA while trying to earn my BSN? I'm guessing that it might help me earn money and gain experience, and it wouldn't cause me to take longer to earn my degree either, right?

So I want to become a nurse, though I don't know what area I want to specialize in. So I guess these are just general questions. So if I wanted to plan my college education (I'm a high school senior) around getting a BSN, what would be the best way? I've read a lot about getting a CNA, then ADN, then RN, and from there try to earn my BSN. Is that the best way? Do you even have to get your ADN to get your BSN? And is getting a CNA really necessary and benefical, or should I work towards becoming an RN? I'm really confused as there's a lot of information floating around and telling me different things.