RN non- degree programs?

[Nursingismypassion1]

Question. Does the non- degree RN program stay with you? Say I use that route to get to RN without a degree. Then go to a RN to BSN. Being that I further my education and got a higher degree... would that allow me to work out of California?

[akulahawkRN, ADN, RN, EMT-P]

That's a great idea Meriwhen! I'll definitely do that. So many schools don't have a LVN to BSN in California that don't cost over 100,000. So my main objective was to try to find a way around that, not so much to take a short cut. I've looked at westcoast but it's way to expensive. Looked at community colleges, but being that im 33 with 3 kids... I don't have 2 yrs to do prerequisites and then another 2 1/2 for the BSNdegree in Nursing. Any school suggestions anyone?

If you do a "career mobility" program, you do have to do all the prerequisites for a traditional RN program but you only do a year of the program. Then you graduate with an ADN and can more easily transition to a BSN program.

[Nursingismypassion1]

Thanks Akulahawkrn! That's definitely something to consider. Trying to find a LVN to BSN and not spend 4 yrs and 100k is hard in CA. I'll try to look for some ADN courses. Then maybe bridge to BSN. Thanks again!!