Let me be the first to welcome you to the forums. This issue has been addressed here on this board and some of the other boards of this forum. If you surf around you will pick up some valuable info. I have several pieces of advice for you. In the long run don't burn your bridge with UPS. Part time jobs are a valuable resource. Second, go to the local community college with an RN nursing program and apply now. Waiting periods are huge. In the interim, set aside enough money to tide you over while you go to school.(see Douglas R.'s post in Student Nurse Lounge board,I need to vent.) That's all for now.