ILNurse2b

Thank you Brendan. I am considering Rush as well they have a great program. I thought about going to CCC Malcolm X for RN since they tailor their program to transfer to Rush. But it seems I would be going backwards by getting an associates degree from CCC instead of just going to Rush and getting my MSN. But if I went to CCC I would be an RN faster and could work while continuing my education. I'm just not sure the best route that would be efficient and the least money.

Hello* I'm looking for advice for the best route to take. *I currently have *Bachelor degrees in Accounting and Finance and have had a great career as a tax accountant. *However I am considering changing careers to go into nursing and need help choosing the best path to take. *Should I go to my local community college for the RN program or apply to the MSN program at a four yr college. *My ultimate career goal *is to be a nurse practitioner. What did other career changers do? *Any advice is greatly appreciated 😊

I currently live in Chicago and planning a career change from accounting to nursing but just not sure of the best route to take. My ultimate goal is to be a CRNA. I'm am trying to find the most time and cost effective way. I have a bachelor's degree in Accounting and another in Finance but have been out of school many years. So I would have to take the biology and chemistry classes over. I want to start taking my prerequisite courses this summer and apply for the 2017 nursing program. Should I go through a RN program at my local community college then apply to a master's program at UIC or Rush Or should I apply to Rush or UIC for the BSN or graduate entry MSN. Any advice would be helpful