survey: Do you plan on furthering your nursing education?

momangel29 · Jun 21, 2003

Hi Guys!

I plan on going to an RN to BSN program.I graduated from an ADN program this past December.I sat with a counselor so I could figure out what prerequisites I need to do. I only have two left because I had had extra credits from when i was a premed student many moons ago:D

My long range plan is to get an MSN in gerontology.

I am only 32 and I figure it will take me a long time but if I at least set goals I have a chance of achieving something.

Did i mention that i am pregnant with my third child right now,I'm married and i have a full time nursing job?:imbar

momangel.

Trauma Columnist · Jun 21, 2003

I'm almost 45 and went back to school last November for a BSN/MSN.

2banurse · Jun 21, 2003

I'm definitely going to continue my nursing education at least towards a master's, possibly higher, so that I can teach. Plus as a couple of posters already stated, I too, love to learn and school is a natural environment for me. It's already the family joke that I'll still be in school when I start on Medicare (I'm 38 now!!!).

Kris

NurseJacqui · Jun 21, 2003

I am in the process of earning my BSN and will go on for my masters. Not so much for the money, but for me.

ERNurse752, RN · Jun 21, 2003

I've been a nurse for two years now, and I plan on going back for my MSN/FNP in January.

I just finished a 12-week Forensic Nurse Examiner course.

If I could, I would just be a professional student for the rest of my life! :)

healingtouchRN · Jun 21, 2003

it's so awesome to see so many want to imporve themselves, even if it's personal insteadof monetary. :kiss

KailuaNurse · Jun 22, 2003

I have been a nurse for almost one year. I am planning on eventually getting my Masters in a couple of years (after some floor experience) to become a Pediatric NP. I also want to get my PhD in nursing, I would love to be an educator in about 10-15 years.

Good luck to everyone is going back to school!!!!

NurseLili · Jun 22, 2003

Is it worth it? You bet ...

I consider that furhtering my education (to an MSN-FNP) is not mainly a matter of money, because I might not be reach the triple digits, but it's definitely a personal merit...plus there can be more autonomy.

The influence you can have in educating the population and actually having an influence on policy makes it much worth it...It's done for the nursing profession...

iliel · Jun 23, 2003

I'm almost complete with my BSN pre reqs, only 3 more semesters!

Are there any current/graduates of university of colorado health sciences center?

dwoodruff, RN · Jun 23, 2003

My personal philosophy is to continue my education until the day I die. I am currently working on my PhD, but will continue to persue education beyond that.

I got the BSN for a job. I got the MSN for a different job. Now, I am completing the PhD for me.

Additional education gives me the opportunity for other positions in and out of nursing and it helps me grow. It may sound corny but its true. With everything new that I learn, I find new ways to think about and solve problems.

Count me in...I will always continue my education.

Best wishes,

David Woodruff, MSN, RN, CNS, CCRN

Ed4Nurses, Inc.

Nursing Continuing Education

Burnt Out, ASN, RN · Jun 23, 2003

Hopefully within the next several years, I will get the courage to go back for my BSN and then my MSN. I have always wanted to be a NNP but given some circumstances in my life, I may look into certification in counseling-particularly in grief counseling.

Ginger

adria37 · Jun 27, 2003

I am getting my MSN now and plan to continue for my PHD.