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You're welcome! And the other school was National University, but I am not 100% certain if those transfer. I thought it was a private, non-profit school but please double check to wherever you're looking to transfer your BSN. I did my public speaking class with them and it was awesome and easy, and transferred so far. Maybe I'll see you up North soon! :)

For everyone who commented, kindly or brash, I AM indeed looking at the community college options and getting creative with ideas on how to complete them efficiently while working full time. From 100% online classes in Nor Cal for GE, to moving to Reno NV or AZ.... Still searching for a way! I have a few schools I am contacting, and met with my local Comm College this week to see what other classes I need. So, your words didn't fall on deaf ears. :)

No she did her pre reqs at SLT Comm College and then did accelerated BSN at University of Nevada Reno which was 16 mos. She was explaining to me that there is a "good neighbor" program between CA and Reno NV so there was not out of state tuition. You can apply and enroll to any CA comm college and attend 100% online classes for your GE, and focus on nursing pre reqs at local colleges. She also was explaining how she did the BSN pre reqs at the same time as something else, I can't remember it all now. But she advised to find schools on a quarterly system so you can get more classes done within a years time instead of semesters that go longer. Good luck.

Hi Hopeful, I know, it's just terrible here! Where are you located? My friend, BSN, (starts new job for insurance co. on Mon. making $70k.... She's only been licensed for 2 years.) said to take online classes for GE at Southlake Tahoe Community College, and then coordinate the science labs at the comm. colleges here and enroll to as many as possible. National Univ in SD has 8 week science classes with labs on Sat. I think. Just not sure if National Transfers

Thanks for the info. I was actually referencing the school in Las Vegas and I do not have that many pre-reqs so it would be expensive. Thank you!

This is an interesting point that you make. What school did you go to?

I am stuck taking 1-2 at a time due to my work schedule. As I mentioned before, CA CC are impacted. There are wait lists for pre-reqs... So what kind of availability can you assume I would have taking night classes only? In addition, I take my GPA seriously. I have a 3.7 now. I wouldn't want to overwhelm myself with full time work and school and have my GPA suffer so in turn my nursing school application for ADN wouldn't be considered. I think the idea of AZ could also be an excellent idea, and I think there are job opportunities in my field there. I'll check it out. I don't know if out of state tuition would apply to me though? I was under the impression you had to be a resident for 1+ year to avoid that added tuition cost. And just because I applied for something, doesn't mean I am blind to all other opportunities. I've applied to plenty of jobs that I don't always take because they are total crap. :) Application doesn't mean automatic follow through or guarenteed acceptance on either side.

Hello, what school did you attend? As well, what state are you working in and what field of nursing? Thank you!

Hi OP! I was the OP of a very similar thread, with LOTS of responses and valuable info. My thread was called "Is an accelerated BSN worth $87K?"... Let me tell you, the answer is no from nearly everyone. Find it here: https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/is-an-accelerated-1055351-page5.html May I ask what school you are looking at? I am referencing Chamberlain in Las Vegas.

I can understand that. And I appreciate everyone taking the time to comment, do research, provide personal experience.

Also I should add... I am basically starting from scratch as far as my schooling. I do not have a Bach. degree in anything else, which as been mentioned to me a few times now. I only have a few english, math, humanites etc etc

Hi Doglady, I actually did not see your post at all until you told me you commented. Which I went back and read, and thank you for sharing. I agree with you on the Murphys law, and it seems my life tends to go in that direction constantly. The past 5 years I have had 4 family members pass away, I have lost a full time job of 5 years, 2 car accidents, moved 3 times... so yes, I get it. And most if not all of these situations are not due to my lack of work ethic, paying bills, paying attention while driving etc etc. Just to give examples. Some of the posters here are definitely getting upset with me, or at least coming across that way, so I hope no one feels like I am disregarding what they are saying or wasting their time.... Anyways, thank you for your sound advise. I appreciate it.

I am totally surprised that no one else has taken this much or more in loans out, or they are not commenting. I would love to hear back from anyone how has high loans to repay, is going to Chamberlain or West Coast please and thank you!

Thank you 2soon2b... Yes all of the points that you make are exactly the ones I have considered, too. And sadly I do not have any family or a partner to help. I am flying solo in this life. : ) I also agree with you that it is about average, if not less, than some pay to attend 4 year college at $20k per year, or at USD in San Diego, $60K a year! Thanks again for everyone's advice. I have not come to a decision yet. But I do have a pending application, and will find out at the end of the month if I am accepted or not. To add a twist, my job offered my a new position yesterday w/ possibly higher pay and flexible full time hours to accommodate my school. So I could then do my pre-reqs at the Comm. college here however at only 1 class at a time... it would take my years. Decisions, decisions....

How long did this take you? It is very competitive in CA and many of the community colleges have wait-lists for their pre reqs, as well as for the RN program. That is what the majority of this conversation has been, just all the options in general an the pros/cons for all....