I was just accepted into the MGH - FNP direct entry starting in the fall !:yeah:I am very excited about this endevour however I just looked at the numbers, financially,and am having many concerns about actually pursuing the field. The total cost will be close to 200K if I take in account my cost of living expenses( I am single) and the fact that I cant work for the first two years of the three year program. I would like to hear from NPs in the field as to whether they feel that cost is worth the education and pay off at the end? I am employed full time currently in another field so I will be very new to nursing. My income now is about 70K and my lifestyle is good. I decided to go into Nurse Practiconing because I love working with people, love the autonomy it seems to allow and from what I read the salaries exceed 100K in many areas. Is that true? Is it worth the time and money and are Nps really happy and autonomous??? Anything you could offer would be helpful to me. Sooo...confused right now. In a day where our economy is hurting so bad I do hope the financial investment will pay off...Thanks:uhoh3: