Yikes---my first post.
I am hoping to be a second career RN. Middle aged male, already have an AAS and a BA, both in non-nursing subjects. There is one diploma, one ADN, and three BSN programs nearby. Since I already have a college degree, I am seriously considering the diploma program. I have heard that diploma educated nurses typically come out of school with great clinical skills. I suppose that this is because they spend all their time studying nursing rather than general education subjects. My main concern is that this school seems to be very...uhhh..."traditional." In the information packet I received, all the nurses were wearing white uniforms and caps. According to the student body profile, less than 2% of their students have been male. Finally, this school has been in existance since Florence Nightengale was a candy striper. I'm concerned that, in spite of what their equal opportunity statement may say, as a practical matter, they may not be very welcoming to a 40 something male.
Anyone on here have any recent experience with diploma programs? Any thoughts?
Thanks.