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RNs..
Did you get an AAS or BSN? Why? If you got an ASN has it been hard finding a job. What did you find most difficult about the schooling (for either degree)?
If I'm not working and just go to school do you think that will ease the stress of the course work?
Is it possible to go for a CNA certificate and then start an RN program later. Or would it just be a waste of time and better to just do the pre-requisites for the RN. I've heard a lot about wait-list. Does this happen a lot for nursing programs? Did you have to get on a wait-list? How long do they usually have you waiting?
Sorry I know that was overload. Sooo many questions! I'm hoping to have a lot more answers tomorrow when I visit some local community colleges.
Re: RNs..
This depends on some stuff. Where you live is one factor. Here, RN students all plan on getting a BSN at some point (my being a pre-RN student and interacting with them every day). Another factor is if you already have a BA or BS in another field. Many of my classmates do. Many are getting the RN two year degree because it's cheaper and easier and hope (i stress the hope) for their future job to contribute to their BSN. Also, many of them view the field as being saturated with people who have a BSN and you don't want to the the only person applying with a two year degree - especially when all of my classmates are either a full time student with some work in the medical field/office or volunteer work. Or working full time in the medical field or another while seeking their degree.
These are just a few of the thoughts of my various classmates.
It definitely depends on where you live regarding the BSN and the job market is so competitive right now that you would probably be better off with it if you really want to go into nursing long term. I would suggest working as a CNA or Unit clerk before you put all the time and effort and money into Nursing school just to see if you even like the environment. Nursing school is very difficult for many people and a large number do not make it through. Our class lost a big chunk of people every semester. Also, nursing is in no way a glamorous job. It is physically, mentally and emotionally demanding and burn out happens fast. I just recommend really thinking about whether you are the right type of person to be a nurse. Good luck to you.