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Posted over 5 years ago Hey Everyone... I'm thinking of starting school in January at my local CC to work toward my ADN. Afterward, I had planned on working in the field for a bit before going back. I've heard that many facilities will pay for you to continue your education after you've worked for them for a bit. Is this true? Has anyone done it? Do you have to stay with them for a certain amount of time afterward in order to 'repay' them? Right now, I'm thinking of going into Neonatal Care or maybe becoming a CRNA... Any suggestions would be extremely helpful. Thanks a bunch,
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| Posted over 5 years ago I'm thinking of going to a CC first. It's cheaper and less stressful from what I hear. I'm going to complete my BSN on-line. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I had planned on entering cc first as well, but then I met an instructor from a university that advised me to get into the BSN program instead. It will take me the same 2 years to get my BSN than it would have to get my ADN from the CC.. I have 4 years of undecided university credits under my belt.( if you are in a junior standing w/ most pre reqs out of the way, it may mean less time toward your BSN) I assume it will be tougher curriculum, but you will only be more prepared for the field! |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I'm in a weird situation. I'm attending a community college, and this is my first year. I'm taking my pre-reqs right now, and then applying to the nursing program for next year (Associate's Program). I've already gotten two B.A's, but in other fields, Anthropology and Spanish. I'm getting a lot of confusing information from people at my school, and have a professor urging me to go directly into a Master's degree program somewhere else. I'm doing it the way that I am because I have extreme financial hardships--I have to be able to pay for my schooling as I go, because I (unfortunately) had defaulted on my previous student loans about 7 years ago when I tried to go to graduate school (PhD program for Anthropology) and had to drop out because I couldn't afford it. So I'm trying to get into the medical field as soon as possible, and start working so I can afford to further my education, and hopefully find some sort of scholarship/financial assistance other than student loans. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago cwigirlvalerie1 said: Hi there. I understand your pain. That is why I am choosing to attend my local CC instead of a 4-year college where bachelors degrees and higher are offered. I am also in a financial bind, sort of. I have one Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration. I have a student loan of $30k. I would put myself into debt much quicker and further if I go for the BSN right now. I may be 'back-tracking' with the way that I have to pursue my career change from the office environment to the nursing field. The LVN Program is being offered for enrollment before the ADN-RN Program. So, naturally for me I cannot sit around. I have to jump on it. Still, enrollment into the LVN Program will be on a lottery system; I may still have to wait to be accepted. My local CC also offers enrollment options into the ADN-RN Program for LVNs. The economy has been scary lately. I am afraid to quit my stable, full-time job with benefits in order to make time for nursing school during the day. I have been advised (and I totally appreciate this advice) to apply for and work at agencies in the evenings and on the weekends for experience. Sounds good but I need more job stability. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago cwigirlvalerie1 said: I feel your pain! I have a B.A and M.S. and I'm going to ADN route. I have to work when I start nursing school, and need to pay while I go. It may be a slower route, but but racking up 100k in loans for a private direct-entry MSN program makes me want to throw up! Owing (more) money makes me nervous. Sure, if the quick programs were free or low-cost I'd do it, but they aren't, so I'm not! A hospital near me pays for one semester of full-time tuition per year so when I want to go back for my BSN half of it will be paid. I think that's a good deal! Good luck! Oh, and be sure to fill out the loan deferment forms when you go back to school!! :) |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I also had to choose between going to CC or a 4 year university for their 2 year program. I opted for CC because it's MUCH cheaper and I will end up taking the same exam and getting the same certification. I figure I have the rest of my life to go to more school, and it will be all the better if my future hospital or other employer will pay for me to continue my education. |
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| Posted over 5 years ago I will be graduating with a b.s. degree in community health in may 2008. i want to become a RN but not sure how to start going about it. HELP!!! |
