Not a student… yet, but hope you can help. I’m in healthcare administration (executive assistant) and want a career change, moving into nursing. It looks like LVN is the fastest path (12-month program at my local community college), then continue education for a BSN while working as an LVN. I’m a single parent of a young child so I’m trying to minimize the time I won’t be able to work full time due to school and also ensure I’ll have a livable wage upon completion. Thank you in advance!

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I can give you a referral if you’re in the NYC area, but NYU Langone is always looking for nurses.

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Thank you! I’m not currently in NYC, but I like exploring options!

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LVN sounds like the best bet! You can do some of those programs part-time.

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Thank you! The program I found is 40 hours a week, but only a year long.

I did my prereqs over the course of 4 years and still worked while supporting my family so it's def doable might take longer.

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Thank you! That’s good to know. I’ll do my prerequisites this summer then start in the fall, if I get accepted. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

That sounds like a pretty good path, I think LVN would be a good fit based on what you've described

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Thank you. I’ve put off nursing school for so long because I worried about the income gap, but I have a plan now and I’m excited!

Sounds like a great plan. You can make really good money depending on location!

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Yes, thank you! As a single parent that was an important factor. I needed a path toward my longterm goal of becoming a NP or AP that would give me experience and a livable wage in the process.

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