Are Accelerated programs worth the money!

There are benefits to the MSN program. You don't have to deal as much with the crap nursing courses, because there's not as much time for fluff. Those that make it through our program are, on the whole, very successful in nursing and rise quickly to prestigious and exciting places. We have a unique, diverse, mature, and interesting set of students, many of whom have had successful careers. It's good to be in that kind of supportive, if trench-like, environment.

I'll just say that even with my fluff classes it will be a heck of a lot cheaper (BSN and MSN together) than cutting to the chase with an overpriced "accelerated" degree, and in the long run the time I would have saved in an accelerated program won't amount to a lot.

I am in a similar situation! I have decided to turn down the ABSN program I got into because I can't take out a loan for 60K at this point. I have been warned by many that you should do your best to remain debt free. I think it is one of these situations where there is no perfect option and each choice has its ups and downs. I am sticking with a two year ASN program at a CC which is not my top choice since I have a BA, but money is always an issue. Of course some have told me to just pay the money and get my BSN but I know that for me, I am not comfortable being in debt like that. Some people have no problem just buckling down, working overtime and paying it off--I am not like that! So whatever makes sense for you will be best. Good luck!