Currently I work in banking. I have a B.S. in Busiiness Administration and I recently recieved my M.B.A. this may. I worked, went to school and was my mothers caregiver who had Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years. She required the assistance of a wheelchair for the past 10 years until her death in Feb. When my mothers nurses would come out, I really understood what they told me and how to best care for my mom. I just don't know how I would do with nursing and whether I would actually be able to find work, I see a lot of BSN required jobs out there.

I am frustrated with going nowhere in banking and have been urged forever by my dad to consider nursing. I wanted to know the probability of someone like me obtaining an RN License and actually being able to work in nursing successfully in you guys' experience

Welcome to allnurses! There are a lot of people (me included) for whom nursing is a second or third career! All things are possible. In light of your other degrees, I would suggest finding an accelerated BSN program, they are "second degree" programs for people who have at least a BA/BS already.

The job market for new grads has been rough, but I feel like it's improving. You will probably increase your chances of finding a job if you have a BSN, but that also depends on where you live.

The BS and MBA wont do much for you (I also had my BS + MBA prior to becoming a nurse)

A few years into becoming a nurse the MBA could absolutely help you get into nursing leadership/management, but starting out I think it will do very little for you if not flat out nothing.

If you want to get into nursing simply get a BSN and roll with it.

When asked about why you decided to go into nursing during your first interviews (once you have a BSN) the story about your mother will likely be whats landing you your first nursing job.

I have had students in their 50s, and even a few 60+ and 70+. Don't let age stop you if this is what you want to do. Being a nurse is somewhat different than being caretaker to a family member, on the other hand, you already know you can handle doing personal care for someone.

I would go online and check out your local nursing schools, and see what they require as far as applying; you may need to pick up some pre-reqs such as chemistry and anatomy & physiology.