salem state direct entry or asn?

[gRaNd one88]

I am a special education teacher who is finally making the switch to the field of nursing with the goal of becoming a PMHNP. I have mulled around with the idea for about 6 years now. I have a BA and MS already but was recently accepted to Lawrence Memorial/Regis for Spring 2013. I will start my prereqs at that time and a nursing course in Fall 2013. I am now wondering if I should just do my prereqs and apply to Salem State's Direct Entry MSN. My husband works for a state school and I would be able to go there for free, plus during the same time come out with a MSN vs an ASN. I have read about the accelerated programs and I am a little nervous about if I should go the MSN route instead. Any input would be great! As a side note, I got my MS in 2004, 3.79 and BA in 2001, 3.63.

[gRaNd one88]

Well, it has taken me almost a year later, but I did decide to go the BSN route. I start Salem State's BSN as a transfer in January. I am absolutely thrilled and nervous…I haven't been back to school in 10 years!

[DeadRabbit099]

Hi,

I was actually just accepted to Salem State this Spring as a transfer student as well! I'm 28 years old and I have a BA and a couple of graduate degrees I received in 2011. I'm also in the military as a first lieutenant in the Army National Guard. I spent the last five years working in politics and state government. It's nice to know someone else is entering the same program with a comparable educational background.