What would you do in my position? Phoenix Spanish Rn program or this job?

[NUR151]

Ok... so today was really interesting... well let me start with the basics, I am working on my Rn as a 2nd career, im in the fire department and dont plan on leaving but was planning on finishing my Rn in 2011 and 2012 and then working 2 jobs because i'm passionate about both... But today I got an offer to work my 3rd job in the fitness industry training and the rate I was offered was around $50/hour, not a sales job, set my own hours, probably work around 18 hours a week, but it's only October thru May... Now for the fall semster this was a no brainer, i was gonna take bio205 my only remaining pre-req, whatever - i'll take it online, but this very same day i got the job offer i also got an email from Phoenix college about possibly getting into the spanish program in 2011...

Do I hold off on the Rn program while milking my new job (which i am also passionate about), or do I think about taking the program online thru excelsior (i know rio got canned), or forget about the fitness job...? hmm... there's more details but i know people dont read really long posts, so we'll leave it at this for now.

[nursestudentAZ]

If you can get into the nursing program by 2011, I would take it. Students are waiting 2 years to start the Maricopa CCs nursing programs. I would be cautious of taking Bio 205 online too--it's an intense class with loads of information to absorb.

[boomerfriend]

You need to evaluate where you see yourself working in the next 5, 10, 20 years. What education, experience, etc. do you need to get there? Don't be short-sighted and look at the $$$ today and miss an opportunity to broaden your experience toward something you really love to do. It boils down to - what do you want to do?

[caliotter3]

You need to evaluate where you see yourself working in the next 5, 10, 20 years. What education, experience, etc. do you need to get there? Don't be short-sighted and look at the $$$ today and miss an opportunity to broaden your experience toward something you really love to do. It boils down to - what do you want to do?

I agree with this.

[mom2a1c2]

Do it. When you graduate, you will have an additional skill that is in demand that will separate you from the pack.

I've been on the waiting list, will be two years this January. I got the invite for the bilingual program, too, but because I have two little kids at home, I can't do it because it's full time, M-F.

[az_melanie]

Everyone on the RN list through MCCD got the bilingual email, so I would encourage you to not make your decision on that. I'd do the fitness training and save up the $$ from that to pay for RN school when you get in in 3-4 semesters !