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Apply to ASBN or MSN program

I graduated in 2011 with a B.S. in Biology and pre- med track. I was very involved in college with leadership roles in the pre-med club, volunteering at the hospital, and in the community. My husband passed away from a long battle with brain cancer last year. Being with him in the hospital inspired me to pursue a nursing degree. My life plans have been on hold after a year of grief and coasting along. I am starting to feel the excitement of returning back to school for a BSN. Looking into accelerated BSN programs but wondering if i should pursue MSN? I was my husband's primary caretaker while he was on Hospice care but have been out of school for a while. Any tips would be greatly appreciated on applications. Thank you.

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    Do you want to become an NP? you can apply for direct entry MSN programs but in my area these grads have a hard time getting hired. They don't want to hire an NP who has never cared for a patient as an RN!

    I have a similar undergrad story as you. (Biology/pre med) I did a 13 month accelerated BSN. I currently work in an ICU. it all depends on what your long term goals are!

    So very sorry to hear of your loss.

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    Thank you so much! I guess I'm really not sure how far up I want to move in the Nursing Field. So if I do end up becoming an NP, I'wonder if I'll regret not doing Direct MSN ( costs and financial aid is a huge factor).

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