What route should I go for nursing?

[wegotthisguys]

I feel that my situation is a bit unique. I was going on and off to school for my business degree for many years. I didn't have any real goals as I was extremely depressed and was only really going to get my dad off my back. Fast forward to becoming an adult, I now have gotten the help I need and have all these gen ED credits. My GPA is a 3.67. I went back to school with the intent of getting my ADN. Here's my issue. I have no idea which route to take. I have so many W's from not taking school seriously but all my classes that I've finished are mostly A's, some B's. I have pretty much all my gen ED credits. 

 

I feel like it makes sense to try to get into a BSN program instead of an ADN program since I have my gen ED and it would take me 2 years to do ADN and BSN. But the issue is, in NYC, the affordable BSN programs are highly competitive and I have a B- in English. If I re take it, it won't count. I'm worried I won't get into Hunter (my preferred BSN choice). 

 

I also really really really want to get out of the hospitality industry so I kinda just want to get my LPN so I can at least work in a medical setting while I'm going to school.

 

I understand from a logical POV, I would just go straight for my BSN. But my short term goal is to get out of the hospitality industry as soon as possible. But It doesn't really make sense since I could get my BSN? Does anyone have any advice? 

 

 

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

Whatever way you go it will take time. Do not rush into something that you will spend thousands of dollars on and doesn't meet your goal.  First I would determine where do you want to work.  I would contact their HR.  Some hospitals require BSNs, but most don't for basic bedside nursing.  A BSN is required for most admin type positions. So the degree opens more doors as far as career opportunities.  In the medical world it isn't "I am just as good of an RN as people with a BSN".  It is simply that certain positions require a BSN.  Then I would talk to the programs you actually want to attend.  A lot of times people drop out at the last minute and there are openings.  Many people apply to multiple programs and if they get accepted to lets say 4 of them..well that means 3 will have an open seat.   Talk directly with schools. Talk directly with hospitals.  It will reduce confusion and "what should I do".  Good luck!