ADN (RN) then BSN (because most hospitals (magnets!) are no longer hiring LPNs or ADNs.  Some schools have long waiting lists.  So, make ur decision quickly.

I think you need to evaluate both programs, and see what works best for you and your situation. We all have the answers within us. I believe that you are creative resourceful and whole.

Sounds like a great plan!

I have an appt. with an academic advisor at Texas Woman's University tomorrow. That'll help me decide whether or not to do ADN or BSN. I'm already accepted to the school and El Centro community college. So now I just have to make a decision. Wish me luck. Thanks to all that responded.

I just don't see myself going back to school and getting my BSN. Now I'm not working and it's the right time. But we'll see after tomorrow.

Thanks Theresa,

It is exciting no matter what school I go to. El Centro is in downtown Dallas. With TWU the main campus is in Denton, and the nursing college is in downtown Dallas as well. They have a brand new Health Sciences blg there.  I'll have a big commute to Denton to complete my prereq's. But if I do my prereq's in Denton, they nursing college will bump my GPA by 0.4.

Sandra

That's cool. Denton's still kind of a small town.  What type of nursing do you do? Do you get to travel?

Sandra

It's nice to meet you too. Wow, you have such an interesting and exciting history. Homeland Security?! That's great! 

Right now I'm not working. Just raising my 3-yr old daughter, my dog Ernie, and my husband, and take care of the house, and trying to pursue my dream of being a nurse.

My appt. yesterday with the director of the weekend nursing program went really well. I have to take A&P II, Chemistry, Microbiology, and LIfe Span Psychology in order to apply Feb. 1st 2012. She convinced me to go for my BSN. I have to take the same amt of classes to get my ADN. She suggested to take two in the summer and two in the fall.

Should I cram them in and apply or take one a semester? Alot of the schools have 1 month semesters, most of them do.  I don't know what to do. I'm going to see my advisor at my community college today.

Thanks,

Sandra

Thanks!

I talked to the advisor. She I have to get A's in my sciences to get in b/c the schools are so competitive. So I think I'm going to do it this way:

summer-Life Span

Fall-A&P II

Spring 2012-Microbiology

May minimester-US History II

Summer 2012-Chemistry

Then I'll apply for the class in the Spring 2013. I put into consideration that I have a 3yr old, a husband, a house and dog to take care of, not just school.

It's a weekend program for 2nd degree students and it's a little shorter but they take about 40 students only.

Should I just apply to a community college and try to start school earlier and get my ADN? I hate the thought of that, but I have to think about it.

babyrowe says ...

Thanks!

I talked to the advisor. She I have to get A's in my sciences to get in b/c the schools are so competitive. So I think I'm going to do it this way:

summer-Life Span

Fall-A&P II

Spring 2012-Microbiology

May minimester-US History II

Summer 2012-Chemistry

Then I'll apply for the class in the Spring 2013. I put into consideration that I have a 3yr old, a husband, a house and dog to take care of, not just school.

It's a weekend program for 2nd degree students and it's a little shorter but they take about 40 students only.

Should I just apply to a community college and try to start school earlier and get my ADN? I hate the thought of that, but I have to think about it.

I think that it is up to what you can work with. I myself am a little older than you ( 43......LOL) anyway I will be graduating from an ADN program in December. It worked out well for me to do the ADN. After I graduate can continue on with my BSN while I am working and the BSN can be done online. While I am working it will also count for clinical hours if they are required, some BSN prograqms don't require additional clinicals if you are licensed. I am a single mom and I need to get to back to working as soon as possible that's why this worked out better for me. You can also usually transfer the non nursing classes towards completion of the BSN which saves taking some classes and time. Good Luck with whatever you choose to do!

Betty67,

Congratulations on graduating! It must feel great.

Sandra

Oh, you all are giving me the itch to go back to school. I'm 52 by the way.,.,.

You know I always said and long as you feel well ,Age is a number. I'm back and forth in school and I'm 55. I have had students in their late 60's and a graduate at 75.. go for it  ladies and gentlemen.. Teresa

Thanks for that GREAT compliment Betty. I just don't know what I want to take. I would LOVE to go to the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. I already went to school last year as a wellness coach. Long term goal, I really see myself with a holistic multidisciplinary practice. I have studied aromatherapy, and herbalism,and nutrition.  I am a member of the holistic nurses association. I would love to have a holistic practice, with a massage therapist, reflexologist, chiropractor, and accupuncturist. So, I am not sure that I want a masters in nursing. I am leaning more toward studies in my passion.

Hugs back to you!