I've been lurking on these boards for quite some time now and thought I'd finally join in.
I've been in the IT field for approximately 10 years and decided last year that I would finally bite the bullet and pursue an education (and eventually a career) in nursing. I'm finishing up my prerequisites now at a community college and hope to transfer to a local university for my BSN. I do have some concerns, though, and hope the someone out there will be able to offer some useful advice. My first concern is the costs associated with going to school. I'm hesitant to take out loans, as I will most likely be making less when I get a job as an RN than I do now. I've looked online for scholarship opportunities, but haven't found any to date that mesh with my situation. Most of the ones that I have found are for recent high school graduates or minorities. Does anyone have any suggestions? My second question...Is it that difficult to work full time and do well in nursing school? I have to admit, I'm the type that is disappointed with anything less than an A. Third - is there anyone out there that went to CU Denver or UNC?
Thanks for reading this somewhat lengthy post. I know I'll get some great info from you all!
FullMoonMadness
190 Posts
Welcome to the boards Shenandoah.