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So trying to figure out the next step in my life in establishing a career for myself. I want to become an RN but the road to that has been filled with rejection.
I have 4 scenarios to consider and seeking feedback on what direction to choose.
Am thinking of going the Medical Assistant route or Paramedic route. Only downside with the CMA route is I don't believe there is a Bridge program where the Medic route has a Bridge program.
With that said seems more CMA jobs out there over a Medic. Medic does seem to open a variety of doors for different job's.
In my State t's cheaper by $15 Thousand dollars to go the Medic and CMA route than the LPN route. Also the programs are much more flexible and able to work full time. Think they meet 3 times a week during the day 9 to 1.
The LPN program I have to give up working Saturdays. There is another part time LPN program in the area; however, would have to give up working M-T because the program is 5 to 10 at night. I get home from work by 445PM if I work days. The other opition which is 50/50 could see if work can put me on a 16/8/16 schedule every F-Su which could happen. Also the LPN program cost about $30K to $35K total.
If I do become a CMA, Medic, or LPN I can apply to jobs in States with lower COL and lower tuition cost.
The final opition is a 2 yr RN program that cost about $45K in total. Only downside it's a 70 mile round trip drive to the program and home. It only meets 3 days a week. Guaranteed admission if you can get enough points where I am close to. I just have to take 4 filler classes at the school and I would be all set.
Appreciate any insight can offer up.
I have 4 scenarios to consider and seeking feedback on what direction to choose.
Am thinking of going the Medical Assistant route or Paramedic route. Only downside with the CMA route is I don't believe there is a Bridge program where the Medic route has a Bridge program.
With that said seems more CMA jobs out there over a Medic. Medic does seem to open a variety of doors for different job's.
In my State t's cheaper by $15 Thousand dollars to go the Medic and CMA route than the LPN route. Also the programs are much more flexible and able to work full time. Think they meet 3 times a week during the day 9 to 1.
The LPN program I have to give up working Saturdays. There is another part time LPN program in the area; however, would have to give up working M-T because the program is 5 to 10 at night. I get home from work by 445PM if I work days. The other opition which is 50/50 could see if work can put me on a 16/8/16 schedule every F-Su which could happen. Also the LPN program cost about $30K to $35K total.
If I do become a CMA, Medic, or LPN I can apply to jobs in States with lower COL and lower tuition cost.
The final opition is a 2 yr RN program that cost about $45K in total. Only downside it's a 70 mile round trip drive to the program and home. It only meets 3 days a week. Guaranteed admission if you can get enough points where I am close to. I just have to take 4 filler classes at the school and I would be all set.
Appreciate any insight can offer up.
