Want to go back to school for Rn!

I'm a CNA, I work full time & I am planning to finance a new car, but I also want to go back to school. My main goal has always been to become a RN. I Love helping people! I just need peoples thoughts on what to do..... I've asked my parents & friends, but would be Helpful to hear from people who have been thru work, going, to school, & paying a car.

I've been to Community College:
*Taken All PreREq's for Rn, but C's in my sciences which makes me feel im not gonna get in to nursing schools.

I just want to go to schools, so bad and learn. I don't want to stay as a CNA for a long time.

I have 2 future plans but don't know if they are good:

1. Go to a LVN school & graduate which takes 1 1/2yrs, works as LVN,
a. Apply to RN program & obtain my Associates Degree about 2yrs, work as RN
b. Go to school & Obtain my Bachelor
I feel that this plan might take longer because 1st lvn & then go to obtain a AA & then Bachelors of Science in Nursing....

2. Go to a LVN School & graduate & then later just go to West Coast University to take the LVN to BSN Program.

3. Last Just apply and start at West Coast University...

I NEE ADVICE PLEASE!!! I REALLY WANT TO GO TO SCHOOL & BECOME RN, BUT IM NOT SURE WHICH WAY TO GO.

Is it possible to go to school, work, & pay off a new car?

ANY ADVICE I WOULD REALLY APPRECIATE IT, THANK YOU!!!


would be Helpful to hear from people who have been thru work, going, to school, & paying a car.
Thank You, for Your reply.Ok I guess financing a new car is not the best option, but I'm also afraid if I purchase a new car it might not end up working good. I want the car for work and to go to clinical's , since i hear sometimes they are far away. I don't like bothering people with rides.I am located in this area I've heard Casa Loma is pricey. Valley School of Allied Health I believe is around $18,000, but I don't know if it's a good school, and I don't know which other schools are good.I attend a Community College and took a the prerequisites Anatomy, Microbiology, Physiology, Sociology etc., but repeated 2 and got Cs in my science . I've heard that in order to get into a Nursing Program the Science GPA has to be good. So I don't know if I should just apply to RN PROGRAMS? or you think I just obtain My Associates Degree in Science & attend LVN school? I appreciate the advice.My counselors don't really help. I need a Associates for RN in order to go to a University and obtain my bachelors, right.I really appreciate the advice, thank you
Quote from Evelyn08I need a Associates for RN in order to go to a University and obtain my bachelors, right.
Why do people end up going to West Coast University if it's too expensive?I think that's my best option right now, since my GPA in science is low. I just don't know what to do.
Quote from TheCommuterNo, you do not need an associate degree in nursing in order to attend a university to pursue a bachelor of science degree in nursing.
Quote from Evelyn08Thank You.Ok, but if I obtain my associate in science & transfer to a University to pursue a BSN . how would I get into becoming a RN?Sorry ,for too many queations
Can you not re-take those sciences and do EVERYTHING you can to make at least Bs with some As in the mix? I mean everything. Talk to your instructors, get supplemental books. Study the sh*t out of your stuff. I know that's what I had to do and still do with my nursing courses. If you really WANT it, you can make it happen. You can't just settle with those Cs. Get help. Ask. Research. Study. Study. Study. Heck - ask around (other students) for which professors provide the best chance to get As!!!!
Quote from TheCommuterThere are four points of entry to become an RN in the US:1. Complete an associate degree in nursing (ADN) program and pass NCLEX-RN 2. Complete a bachelor of science degree in nursing (BSN) program and pass NCLEX-RN3. Complete a hospital-based diploma nursing program and pass NCLEX-RN4. Complete a direct-entry master of science in nursing (DEMSN) program and pass NCLEX-RNIf you wish to become an RN, pick the route you feel works best for you and your circumstances.
Quote from crossfitnurseCan you not re-take those sciences and do EVERYTHING you can to make at least Bs with some As in the mix? I mean everything. Talk to your instructors, get supplemental books. Study the sh*t out of your stuff. I know that's what I had to do and still do with my nursing courses. If you really WANT it, you can make it happen. You can't just settle with those Cs. Get help. Ask. Research. Study. Study. Study. Heck - ask around (other students) for which professors provide the best chance to get As!!!!
I know it seems redundant... But can you not retake those? Or does your school have some sort of repeat max for classes? Just wondering. It's possible to get higher grades. It is. You just need to change how you are studying, approaching things in those courses.
We are just able to repeat 2 of our Sciences, which I did already I took them about a year ago & my studying was not good. I regret not studying much more
You can always do LVN and then get into a bridge program. That may be your best option. There's a way TO RN, not everyone has the quick easy option but there's always a way to get there I didn't apply to UTA because my grades were not 4.0 material. I ended up going the ADN route and am going to bridge to BSN after In the long run, I don't regret it one bit. Apply to LVN programs and learn from your past, STUDY STUDY STUDY!