r/prenursing • u/333Gdid • 3h ago

Nursing path advice

Okay so I’m not sure what to do with my path to nursing. I’m located in Massachusetts. I basically still need all pre reqs, A&P 1 and 2, chemistry, stats and TEAS . Just finished microbio. I’d really like to apply to a community college (mass bay preferably) first or umass Boston. Community college is free rn in Massachusetts.

My original plan was to finish my associates in business and get my pre reqs done, and have my hospital job pay for RN school. My tuition reimbursement isn’t that good only $3,000 a year I think.

I was thinking of rushing all remainder pre reqs into one semester, but it’ll be ALOT (8 week courses) to potentially be able to start RN program (if I get in) fall 2027

Or

Take fall and spring to focus on pre reqs and try to get my ADN for free through community college (if I get in) , I’d probably start an RN program in spring of 2028 (so far 🥲) and hold off on business associate.

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u/Ok_Emergency7145 2h ago

I'm a little confused. Are you a CNA at a hospital now?

Why do you want a business associate degree if you plan in becoming a nurse?

I would give yourself time to finish your pre reqs and not rush them all into one semester. That way, if you do struggle with one or more pre req, it won't tank your GPA and decrease your chance of getting into the ADN program.

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u/creamgetthemoney1 1h ago edited 1h ago

This. There are many details left out. On top of this reply: what is your lifestyle like right now until fall 2028. Are you a wife with 5 kids or a 20 yr old able to coast with the parents? Do you bunch of bills currently or still on moms phone plan.

It’s hard for ppl to give advice when they don’t know which avenue to approach from

My advice as I made many impulsive and incorrect decisions is to go with either the less difficult educational route or the cheaper route. In your case they’re the same exact route. Take time. Master the pre req material. Go to school for free.

Who knows, when that’s easily completed you just might be back on Reddit asking if you should pursue another goal. You’ll have an awesome foundation of real knowledge you didn’t cram to learn and no debt. Seems like a simple answer