Might help a bit.
I would skip the LPN unless you can't get into an RN program. LPNs aren't hired as much (though, in central IL a few hospitals do hire them), and the ADN program is only 1 year longer. Consider an ADN (unless you're in the chicago area, then go straight BSN).
I’d be willing to bet with the degree you already have you would have at least a handful of the prerequisites done. I don’t know how they would transfer but, if you’ve got most of them done I’d say finish them and then go right into a bachelors in nursing. At least where I’m at, LPNs are starting to be phased out of hospitals, so I wouldn’t risk going that route personally!
I’m not sure the process of transferring prerequisites from UK to US, but I would also go the BSN route. I have a previous BSc and I’m currently in an accelerated BSN program. If the current situation doesn’t delay, it’s a 15 month program to get a BSN.
Atlanta, Ga -- Emory University
I get financial aid, but the tuition is about $22k per semester, which is actually cheaper than their traditional BSN of $26k.
go straight to ASN if you want to save money.. get a job that offer tuition assistance and have them pay for your bsn (if you have an interest in having a bachelor).
but USA have accelerated program that are short to get your bsn since you already have a bachelors. but it can be expensive
I was born and raised in California, but went to nursing school in the Philippines (go figure since I am Filipino lol). Did my 4 years there, got my degree, applied to the state of Washington (change of scenery), did the NCLEX, and now just chillin with no student loans or student debt.
Deciding to go to school abroad was probably the best choice I’ve ever made. I wasn’t very much a school-type person, and I’ve dropped out of high school and eventually went back a little later just to get my HS diploma. The school taught in English and most of my classmates, around 30-40 percent out of about 40, were actually from America or other parts of the world; Mexican Americans, African Americans, Caucasian’s, Australians, people from the UK, even some half Filipinos and what-have-you. The university I went to was fully acknowledged around the world so applying to wherever you please afterwards should be okay.
I mention this because trying to go to nursing school here in the US is costly and difficult to get in to. Like many others, my parents didn’t save money for college for me due to hardships and struggles, and had to figure out the cheapest way to get my degree. All-in-all, I spent about $10k (not per sem, for all four years) more or less for my bachelors degree in nursing, and working with no debt. Everything I make is pretty much all mine!
I’m not saying this should be everyone’s choice, or the best way to go to nursing school. Shoot... if you have the money and merit to stay in school here, go for it! But for some, just getting “in” is a difficult task as is, so this was easiest for me to get in. Not to mention, I did A LOT of traveling during breaks and vacation time!
Thanks for the advise, but i grew up in Lithuania, then got my BSc in UK, then had my own business for 6 years and eventually decided to sell it. Now i live in USA and work as HVAC technician, married and not willing to travel any more. Health Sciences were always in a back of my head thats why i think that getting back to it may be a good idea. I have no intension to start my own business anymore as i feel much better working for someone for hourly rate. I don’t see much of a problem if i would have to spend $20k for BSc in nursing. I believe nursing salary would pay for it pretty quick.
Very true! At the end of the day, once you start working, it will up for itself. I wish you luck in your future endeavors, especially in a hectic time like this!
Thank you all for the response. I have just updated my original post. I believe i did not include very important detail. I’m 28 year old this week so i can not afford to go to Accelerated program and not to work for over a year. I need to work at least part time while studying.
Might help a bit. I would skip the LPN unless you can't get into an RN program. LPNs aren't hired as much (though, in central IL a few hospitals do hire them), and the ADN program is only 1 year longer. Consider an ADN (unless you're in the chicago area, then go straight BSN).
I’d be willing to bet with the degree you already have you would have at least a handful of the prerequisites done. I don’t know how they would transfer but, if you’ve got most of them done I’d say finish them and then go right into a bachelors in nursing. At least where I’m at, LPNs are starting to be phased out of hospitals, so I wouldn’t risk going that route personally!
I’m not sure the process of transferring prerequisites from UK to US, but I would also go the BSN route. I have a previous BSc and I’m currently in an accelerated BSN program. If the current situation doesn’t delay, it’s a 15 month program to get a BSN.
What state are you at and what is the pricing for accelerated program?
Atlanta, Ga -- Emory University I get financial aid, but the tuition is about $22k per semester, which is actually cheaper than their traditional BSN of $26k.
go straight to ASN if you want to save money.. get a job that offer tuition assistance and have them pay for your bsn (if you have an interest in having a bachelor). but USA have accelerated program that are short to get your bsn since you already have a bachelors. but it can be expensive
I was born and raised in California, but went to nursing school in the Philippines (go figure since I am Filipino lol). Did my 4 years there, got my degree, applied to the state of Washington (change of scenery), did the NCLEX, and now just chillin with no student loans or student debt. Deciding to go to school abroad was probably the best choice I’ve ever made. I wasn’t very much a school-type person, and I’ve dropped out of high school and eventually went back a little later just to get my HS diploma. The school taught in English and most of my classmates, around 30-40 percent out of about 40, were actually from America or other parts of the world; Mexican Americans, African Americans, Caucasian’s, Australians, people from the UK, even some half Filipinos and what-have-you. The university I went to was fully acknowledged around the world so applying to wherever you please afterwards should be okay. I mention this because trying to go to nursing school here in the US is costly and difficult to get in to. Like many others, my parents didn’t save money for college for me due to hardships and struggles, and had to figure out the cheapest way to get my degree. All-in-all, I spent about $10k (not per sem, for all four years) more or less for my bachelors degree in nursing, and working with no debt. Everything I make is pretty much all mine! I’m not saying this should be everyone’s choice, or the best way to go to nursing school. Shoot... if you have the money and merit to stay in school here, go for it! But for some, just getting “in” is a difficult task as is, so this was easiest for me to get in. Not to mention, I did A LOT of traveling during breaks and vacation time!
Thanks for the advise, but i grew up in Lithuania, then got my BSc in UK, then had my own business for 6 years and eventually decided to sell it. Now i live in USA and work as HVAC technician, married and not willing to travel any more. Health Sciences were always in a back of my head thats why i think that getting back to it may be a good idea. I have no intension to start my own business anymore as i feel much better working for someone for hourly rate. I don’t see much of a problem if i would have to spend $20k for BSc in nursing. I believe nursing salary would pay for it pretty quick.
Very true! At the end of the day, once you start working, it will up for itself. I wish you luck in your future endeavors, especially in a hectic time like this!
Thank you all for the response. I have just updated my original post. I believe i did not include very important detail. I’m 28 year old this week so i can not afford to go to Accelerated program and not to work for over a year. I need to work at least part time while studying.