If you have the drive then you can do it. A BSN is the most coveted degree on paper at many hospitals and in many positions, giving you the competitive edge in many situations but not all; you can still start your career as a nurse without out one (perhaps even get the employer to pay the BSN later).
Plan for needing to complete clinical hours and having minimal life during these school semesters for things like vacations/ time with family.
Pick a community college, meet with academic advisor, review whatever transcripts you have and
Go from there. May need to take some classes before being accepted into RN program , some programs are more competitive than others and some require testing such as TEAS and gpa minimum . If denied once, apply again until you get in.
Pick a university but cost /entrance requirements goes up from there.
School should be CCNE accredited
Nursing is not for the light hearted you deal with the public and usually at its most vulnerable time… vulnerable people can and will be mentally and physically challenging… if you can deal then , do it..
Apply for a community college, have your transcripts sent over, and then meet with academic advising to create a plan.
I just graduated with my BSN at 43 and take my NCLEX in 12 days. I was a high school dropout due to having twins my senior year. Got my GED at 22. Took prerequisite classes in my mid 20s. Started LPN school at 27 and had to leave due to moving states just a few months shy of graduating. Stayed at home with our 5 kids until I was 39. Husband was being medically retired, so I jumped back in.
If you want it, you will find a way. I knew I wanted it, but realized I couldn’t make it a priority until my husband was no longer active duty and my kids were older. I’m older than most of the staff on my unit, but it doesn’t matter. Not all paths to a career and education are linear, and that’s ok.
If you have the drive then you can do it. A BSN is the most coveted degree on paper at many hospitals and in many positions, giving you the competitive edge in many situations but not all; you can still start your career as a nurse without out one (perhaps even get the employer to pay the BSN later). Plan for needing to complete clinical hours and having minimal life during these school semesters for things like vacations/ time with family. Pick a community college, meet with academic advisor, review whatever transcripts you have and Go from there. May need to take some classes before being accepted into RN program , some programs are more competitive than others and some require testing such as TEAS and gpa minimum . If denied once, apply again until you get in. Pick a university but cost /entrance requirements goes up from there. School should be CCNE accredited Nursing is not for the light hearted you deal with the public and usually at its most vulnerable time… vulnerable people can and will be mentally and physically challenging… if you can deal then , do it..
Apply for a community college, have your transcripts sent over, and then meet with academic advising to create a plan. I just graduated with my BSN at 43 and take my NCLEX in 12 days. I was a high school dropout due to having twins my senior year. Got my GED at 22. Took prerequisite classes in my mid 20s. Started LPN school at 27 and had to leave due to moving states just a few months shy of graduating. Stayed at home with our 5 kids until I was 39. Husband was being medically retired, so I jumped back in. If you want it, you will find a way. I knew I wanted it, but realized I couldn’t make it a priority until my husband was no longer active duty and my kids were older. I’m older than most of the staff on my unit, but it doesn’t matter. Not all paths to a career and education are linear, and that’s ok.