bachelor's in another field to NP in 3 years

[creativetype2007]

Okay, I know most of you out there hate these programs but they exist. But most are a fortune. Does anyone know of any that aren't going to cost me 75 k to 100 k or more? I know there is Yale (GEPN), Vanderbilt, Univ of IL in Chicago...but all are so expensive. At 41, I don't want to go 100k in debt just to be an NP (it will take me so long to pay back and I need to save save save) but I don't want the process to take six years by going the associate to BSN (or just BSN) work for a year or two then get into an NP program part time. And yes, for those of you wondering if I really know I want to be an NP I do. I've worked in hospitals, I am an EMT, I've shadowed and volunteered at many clinics. I really appreciate any guidance. Thanks.

[fullofenergy]

Hi Merky,

I am responding to your message regarding the ADN to the BSN with a BA in another field. How long did this take and where do you get your BSN? I am wondering if the requirements may start increasing in the next few years to having the BSN so I want to be prepared.

[merky]

I'll be happy to step it up to doctorate level! Who knows, maybe they'll start an ADN to DNP program for 2nd degree students. There are so many different flavors of nurses, yet we all seemed to get lumped in with the lowest common denominator.