What route to take to become an R.N>???!!

[Alanna626]

hello, members!!!

i actually just came across this website today, and thought how awesome it is. i'm currently an m.a for 3 yrs. for an endocrinologist. i always wanted to pursue in becoming an r.n. attending community college for my prerequisites hoping one day to get into the r.n program.school is taking me quit a long time to be done and really stressing including that i been in and out of school due from work. the problem is i'm confused:bugeyes: to which path i should take to reach my goal. i'm confused to a trade school, community or what to even start with. because rite now i have friends who's been waiting to get in the r.n for one year plus, and i don't have that time nor money to waist. which the other hand trade school is faster but cost more. " i guess cuz... money does talk right...?" is there a trade school for r.n in los angeles? i just want some guidance for a fast and smart route to become and r.n!

thanks! your answers will help me get closer to my career:cheers:

[LadyJRN1]

If you are going to get your RN, get your BSN. You will have alot more autonomy without having to do the crap work. There are more postions available to BSN nurses and you can land a better choice of jobs with better pay.

[hospitalstaph]

What route you take to persue a degree in nursing really depends on you. If you have the time, resources, etc then just go for the BSN. Or if time, money, etc are a factor starting with the ADN may be better for you. You can always bridge to the BSN later if you choose. There are so many factors that it would be impossible for someone else to tell you what you should do.

I went for an ADN, graduated and started in the ER. Currently I am working towards my BSN. I have no regrets with my choice, but everyone is different.

Hope this helps:)

[TeleNurse2010]

I think you should apply to as many places as you can, and then go wherever you are accepted. If you are accepted to a ADN program first, then go there and then bridge to a BSN program later, if you want. There is not a big difference in pay for a RN with a ADN or BSN, it's just that if you want to get a masters degree in most cases you will have to have the BSN. There are many threads on this website that answer your question, as many people have asked it. Just do a search using the key terms ADN or BSN. You can also do a search on here using the words "California Nursing Schools" or "Los Angeles nursing schools". Good luck!

[Hydakins]

You want to become a competent nurse. Choose a good program. It will not waste your money, it will be worth it. A degree does not equal an education!