How long did you stay in school?

I graduated with my first BS in 2001 after 4 years, then decided to try nursing in 2004. I spent one year doing prereqs and started an accelerated program in August 05. Unfortunately, that accelerated program was in New Orleans, and it flooded 2 wks later. I spent a year not taking classes, then another year doing different prereqs required in FL, and I'll finish my 15 month ABSN in August. I'll have been in school for 7 years and a semester. My best friend from high school has finished all the course work for her Ph. D., she's just finishing her thesis. A majority of my friends have advanced degrees already, here I am finally earning a second bachelor's. However, I am planning to go back and become a CRNA, it'll just take me a little while longer.