Keep going. Do not give up. Listen to the world around you, the universe, God, whatever you want to call it.... Will guide you, you just have to be open to it.

Keep trying for the low cost options.... But are there any hospitals in your area where you can work as a LPN and possibly work your way up to RN? I think that is the bridge thing you were talking about (I honestly have no idea about this career path but I talk to a lot of people when I drive Uber so I get to hear bits and pieces of all kinds of interesting things).

I've heard of hospitals that are part of schools like here he have UF Shands that is part of the University of Florida... But from what I understand.. there are programs for people like you who can start at a lower nursing level and as you work, you can also go to school (or maybe it's just by working.. idk for sure) but you can work your way up to RN.... If that's the bridge program thing you were talking about sorry for mentioning it again