32 year old male with a family here. I am currently taking pre-reqs while I decide which nursing program is right for me (ADN or BSN). I have a Bachelors of Science in a related field and solid employment in General Industry with a great company.
If accepted, I could attend the local ADN program without interruption to my work commitments.
Or, if accepted, I could attend an accelerated or second degree BSN program but it would require obtaining a leave of absence from work for the duration of my studies. I wouldn't be able to earn an income and support the family during this time. Which is a problem since I am the financial provider for the family.
The ADN path causes the least amount of waves for my current situation. But the BSN is my ultimate goal and the immediate hurdles may be worth the long term benefits.
I know there are many of y'all who have faced a similar decision as this when it comes to choosing the best program for you. To gain a better perspective and to help me make an informed decision for my own education path, my questions to the group are:
1) What influenced your decisions when selecting your nursing education path?
2) If you could do it over again, what would you have done different?
