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I'm almost 32 and just about finished my first quarter back. I will have 9 more pre reqs to take before I can apply for the program. I would love to chat with others and cheer each other on along the way. OH, and does anyone else think English 101 is kinda hard?! And why the hell does it have to be one of the 4 classes that count at my school? I'm going crazy!

Hi everyone! I noticed many of you are applying for Associates or Bachelors programs. Has anyone considered any Masters Entry Nursing programs?

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@saldridge my school is in Saint Louis Missouri.

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Just some words of encouragement...I was 30 when I started my prerequisites.....at 32 I started an Accelerated BSN program( graduated with my 1st degree at 31, took me 13 years to finish) graduated with my BSN at 33....and celebrated my first year anniversary at my hospital last month at 35! And all the struggles (military deployments, surgeries, death in the family) and heartache was worth it! I wish you all the best of luck...you can do it! Oh btw, I'm in my second semester for my MSN in women's health! Once you put your mind to it....your potential is endless!

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Hi everyone! I noticed many of you are applying for Associates or Bachelors programs. Has anyone considered any Masters Entry Nursing programs?

I went back and forth about whether to pursue a second bachelors or go for an entry level masters program. The program I decided upon rolled both options into one package. The first 15 months of my entry level masters program will be pre-licensure and then we finish up with a 7 week residency. We are then awarded a BSN and then sit for the NCLEX. Once we get licensed we are encouraged to start working (part or full time) while we pursue our masters (for some that is a focus in NP and for others it is a CNS). This program is going to give me what I am looking for because ultimately I want an MSN and a PhD on nursing (as I want to teach).

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Hi everyone! I noticed many of you are applying for Associates or Bachelors programs. Has anyone considered any Masters Entry Nursing programs?

I Considered only those myself. I applied only to DE programs and I just finished my pre-licensure portion and got my RN at the of January. 18 months, full time was that path. Now I'm in the graduate portion to get my Masters and NP licensure in 2015.

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I'm right there with you! I'm turning 35 this year... nursing will be my 2nd career as my first seemed to dry up (social services) but they'll go hand in hand together :)

I also work FT and have 4 dogs and am training for my first full marathon (my sanity, really) so it's a crazy life, but it's all mine :)

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Just wanted to come back in and say this thread rocks!

Loving the positivity and the encouragement!

:):):)

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I'm 43 and just finished my prerequisites, waiting to hear on July 1 if I got into the nursing program for Fall 2013. I'm getting an ADN and then going right into the RN-BSN program. I was considering going into a MSN program (I already have a B.S. in Communications) but cost is a factor and I don't want to go into more loan debt if I can avoid it.

I worked for the first 20 years of my post-college life as a writer, but quit my job a year ago to get a degree in nursing. I am a cancer survivor (Hodgkin's lymphoma, Class of '96) and ever since going through that experience I've always wanted to work with cancer patients in an advocacy role. A few years ago I decided that it was foolish to let something I'm passionate about pass me by, so I quit my writing job and started my prereqs.

I've had to make a lot of sacrifices (it kinda sucks to be broke after making pretty good money) but it feels SO GOOD to be doing something meaningful with my life. It makes me feel like I'm honoring the second chance I was given when I survived having cancer.

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I'm 43 and just finished my prerequisites, waiting to hear on July 1 if I got into the nursing program for Fall 2013. I'm getting an ADN and then going right into the RN-BSN program. I was considering going into a MSN program (I already have a B.S. in Communications) but cost is a factor and I don't want to go into more loan debt if I can avoid it.

I worked for the first 20 years of my post-college life as a writer, but quit my job a year ago to get a degree in nursing. I am a cancer survivor (Hodgkin's lymphoma, Class of '96) and ever since going through that experience I've always wanted to work with cancer patients in an advocacy role. A few years ago I decided that it was foolish to let something I'm passionate about pass me by, so I quit my writing job and started my prereqs.

I've had to make a lot of sacrifices (it kinda sucks to be broke after making pretty good money) but it feels SO GOOD to be doing something meaningful with my life. It makes me feel like I'm honoring the second chance I was given when I survived having cancer.

Your story is really inspirational. I wish you the best on your journey to becoming a nurse!

Is the cost difference between the BSN and MSN very different? I figured I could get more financial aid for a graduate degree vs a 2nd bachelors. Just something to keep in mind. :)

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I'll be 30 when I graduate from nursing school! Nursing is my 2nd bachelor's degree. I was an educator in the state of Texas for 3 years and was a hospital chaplain for 1 year (Clinical Pastoral Education residency). Learned so much from the nurses when I was a chaplain! Been debating between teaching and nursing for at least 4 years and I'm going nursing! I have one more year of pre-reqs, then I'm applying to nursing school.

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Is the cost difference between the BSN and MSN very different? I figured I could get more financial aid for a graduate degree vs a 2nd bachelors. Just something to keep in mind. :)

Tuition costs for my area would be $6,000 for a BSN (community college) and $20,000 for an MSN (state university). The other factor for me is the state university would require an hour commute twice a day, whereas the community college is 20 minutes away.

I might eventually get an MSN anyway, but I want to work for a few years first to really decide if an MSN or MPH would be better for what I want to do (work with cancer patients and other underserved populations).

I have to say, I am so impressed with people who go into nursing that have children at home. I don't have kids so I can devote all of my time to studying; I can't imagine the juggling act that goes into doing well in nursing school AND being a good parent. Hats off to all of you who make it happen!

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Specializes in orthopedic/trauma, Informatics, diabetes.

Graduated last year from ADN program 2 days after my 48th birthday. Did everything late: had my first child at 37 and the second, and last, 2 months before my 40th birthday. Age is all in your head!!!! :D Going back this fall to do my RN-BSN.

I worked part-time, had 2 kids, 2 dogs, 2 cats. ONE husband! While I went through school. I did stop working my last semester because I knew I would have my capstone hours to do, but it is doable. The older we get, the better we get at multi-tasking and prioritization. That is why I think we make good nurses.

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