I've been a nurse 18 years now, mostly in LTC. I have been an MDS/Care Plan Coordinator and did work for a year in home health/hospice. My desire is to become an adult NP. However, when I think of all the schooling ahead of me in order for me to do that, I feel tired. Has anyone here worked this long in LTC then gone back to school in order to do what they want in nursing? I have wanted this for years now...and have talked to several schools, online and offline campuses. I can finish up my BSN online, then transfer to a masters/NP program. I'm looking at about 4 more years of school.
My hubby is currently a nursing student himself, all with LTC background. I'm pushing him to go for his BSN as well and then taking a management job, like DON or ADON. He would be a really good manager in my opinion. But I really don't want us to be in school together either. But I could take some classes here and there to finish up my BSN online, then go from there.
What would you all do if you were me?
Blessings, Michelle
P.S. My youngest will start 3 year old preschool this fall...we currently don't plan on any more kiddos.
Like the previous poster, I am 51, have been an LPN for 28 years, and have been working in IT support and implementation for 2 years. I am just now considering getting my RN so I can have more opportunities in this specific field that combines my love for nursing with my love for computers. I found a bridge program that incorporates all the pre-reqs into the program and in 15 months I'll get my Associates Degree. I only wish I had done it much sooner.
I have 8 years on you, I know what you mean about the "tired" feeling, but if this is what you really want, you'll push through.
I plan to take my BSN classes next fall. (maybe sooner since I can jump in q 8 weeks as long as there's space) Then go on for a MPH. I thought I wanted NP but I'm moving further from that, since it doesn't really align w/my long term goals.
I agree with the "step at a time". Don't look at all you have to do, just start and do things one thing at a time. I remember joking w/my husband, if I would have a true clear snapshot of what I'd be enduring w/nursing school, I don't know that I would have done it! But now I'm glad I did.
I also see the q's from people that want to know how it compares to NS (going on for undergrad/grad ed.) and I'm definitately not setting myself up to think it'll be easier than NS. I think it'll present it's own challenges, so I'll prepare for that but as long as I take it one step at a time, I'm sure it'll be fine!:)
You're not too old, but right now you have too much on your plate. You have at least one small child and he/she needs your time and attention. Your husband is in nursing school which as we all know is horribly stressful. I assume you're working full time.
A human being can only do so much. It sounds like you're juggling a lot now - how're you going to keep one more thing in the air? Be honest - if you have to let one thing slide what will it be? School, work or your family and home life?
Wait until your husband is out of school and your child is a little older. You're still young and you still have time. good luck
You're not too old, but right now you have too much on your plate. You have at least one small child and he/she needs your time and attention. Your husband is in nursing school which as we all know is horribly stressful. I assume you're working full time.
A human being can only do so much. It sounds like you're juggling a lot now - how're you going to keep one more thing in the air? Be honest - if you have to let one thing slide what will it be? School, work or your family and home life?
Wait until your husband is out of school and your child is a little older. You're still young and you still have time. good luck
I only work every other weekend right now. Our youngest we adopted and I envisioned myself being as close to a SAHM as possible while he was young. I think I will wait until he starts full time school to start any classes. By then, my hubby will be in a BSN program as well and maybe we could do a traditional program together. The local community college in our area is projecting having a BSN program by that time...so we'd save a lot of money going that route. Plus I've never taken any online classes; I think personally that I would do better in a campus setting.
CapeCod: Hubby is currently doing his LPN, then will bridge up to ADN. When he gets his ADN, he will have been an LPN in LTC for a year. He would like his BSN prior to accepting a management position. So technically he will have one year experience in LTC as an LPN and 1-2 years experience in LTC as an RN before accepting a DON/ADON type job. Our current ADON where we work is only an LPN. He has been a CNA/CMT in LTC for years..I would like to think that experience would count for him as well.
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Like the previous poster, I am 51, have been an LPN for 28 years, and have been working in IT support and implementation for 2 years. I am just now considering getting my RN so I can have more opportunities in this specific field that combines my love for nursing with my love for computers. I found a bridge program that incorporates all the pre-reqs into the program and in 15 months I'll get my Associates Degree. I only wish I had done it much sooner.
Good luck...