Where do I start??

[ddierker]

I have been wanting to go to school to become an RN for awhile now. I am finally at the point where I can do it, mainly Labor and Delivery is what I really want to do! All of the different degrees and all the different ways about getting started are confusing. I have a very good paying job but what I really want now is a rewarding career.

Can you all please tell me where the best place to start is? Should I get a CNA first? does this help while waiting for school? As far as school can you jump in and start for a bachelors degree or do you have to start with only an associate degree? I have talked to Barnes Jewish but she seemed kind of clueless how to help me get started. Do you have to have all the pre-requists or can you take them at their college? And how about night class, do they offer full time nights? What are some good school that you can get in fairly quicky (before my husband changes his mind..haha)

sorry for all the questions............but I need help!!!

Thanks again in advance, i really do appreciate it.

[buddiage]

St. Charles is full for this year. They also have an LPN program, and a LPN-RN bridge program. I'd say get the LPN first if all other RN programs are full, and see what the competitive edge is, if there is any. I told my brother to get his prereqs for RN before he goes into LPN, that way, he won't have to look back and do any more "extra" classes... Also, I'd look at state pass rates for the nclex from each school. That's a good indicator. Apply everywhere!