Grand Canyon RN-BSN

pinkdonkey · Oct 28, 2015

Congratulations Derk!!

pinkdonkey · Oct 28, 2015

Okay, please rescue me! I felt so overwhelmed at starting such an intense program, of course as most of you know I wallowed. Then I started thinking I should just dumb down and do medical transcription at home. Looked for programs. Now, I am revamping my thinking and reconsidering GC. I don't know what is wrong with me, well yes I do. I am 58, and wonder if it will do me any good? Should I start looking for more of a retirement job? IDK.

Any comments appreciated.

pinkdonkey · Oct 28, 2015

I am capable of doing the RN to BSN... just scared and not sure it will be worth it for me.

Flames9_RN, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Oct 28, 2015

I am capable of doing the RN to BSN... just scared and not sure it will be worth it for me.

Only you knows ur work situation.....I know if I was 58 and near retirement, sure would not be dropping $18000 on school, but that is me. I know a few older nurses that the BSN meant a lot to them, even though they were retiring soon. Best of luck

pinkdonkey · Oct 28, 2015

Thanks Flame. See that is were I get so confused. It is on my bucket list. Yet, it is a very expensive item on the list. I appreciate you being candid.

Flames9_RN, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Oct 28, 2015

Thanks Flame. See that is were I get so confused. It is on my bucket list. Yet, it is a very expensive item on the list. I appreciate you being candid.

bucket lists are nice to have and check off---but if you don't need the BSN to keep ur job and happy where u are.....$18000 is nice to have for retirement.

tokmom, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2015

Well, I'm in my 50's and I don't consider myself old at all. And I certainly don't let my age stop me from things I want or need.

I don't plan on retiring any time soon, and can't since I'm a primary bread winner. The BSN was on my bucket list AND necessary to survive in a world that is progressing to community health and BSN nurses.

If I want the desk gig later on because I can no longer do med surg, then I'll need my BSN.

I always shake my head when people get hung up on the price of education, but think nothing of driving a brand new car, 20 K. off the lot and not bat an eye at the immediate depreciation.

Education is something that never depreciates.

Only you can make the decision if it's the right thing to do. We can't make it for you.

Sorry if I sound so cold, but you have waffled on this for close to a year, and could have been near the end of the program by now.

I have said before that you seem too hung up on this age thing, to the point of obsession. I hope you don't let your "age"" hold you back in other aspects of your life.

Flames9_RN, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Oct 31, 2015

Well, I'm in my 50's and I don't consider myself old at all. And I certainly don't let my age stop me from things I want or need.
I don't plan on retiring any time soon, and can't since I'm a primary bread winner. The BSN was on my bucket list AND necessary to survive in a world that is progressing to community health and BSN nurses.
If I want the desk gig later on because I can no longer do med surg, then I'll need my BSN.
I always shake my head when people get hung up on the price of education, but think nothing of driving a brand new car, 20 K. off the lot and not bat an eye at the immediate depreciation.
Education is something that never depreciates.
Only you can make the decision if it's the right thing to do. We can't make it for you.
Sorry if I sound so cold, but you have waffled on this for close to a year, and could have been near the end of the program by now.
I have said before that you seem too hung up on this age thing, to the point of obsession. I hope you don't let your "age"" hold you back in other aspects of your life.

She may be close to retirement, and I know if I was, would not be spending $$ on a BSN if it isn't required for ones job. Would enjoy spending it on something one can enjoy,lol

tokmom, BSN, RN · Oct 31, 2015

She may be close to retirement, and I know if I was, would not be spending $$ on a BSN if it isn't required for ones job. Would enjoy spending it on something one can enjoy,lol

Did I say for her to spend the money on the degree? No, I did not. I simply pointed out her fears, that she has been expressing for close to a year, shouldn't be so age focused.

I also pointed out that people complain about student loans, yet drop money on a car without a second thought. Once that car is driven off the lot, the owner loses thousands.

Lastly, if she is like every other person in this country, the average age to retire is 68. One cannot draw their full social security until late 60's. I believe, 68.

It also depends on personal health, finances, and if she works in a job where they won't faze out an ADN, or if physical abilities are needed.

pinks posts have a certain pattern to them. She's too OLD, to learn.

We know that nobody is ever to old to learn. She is crippling herself with that attitude, and it makes me sad it may be spilling over into her personal life.

There is my psycho-babble moment. I don't care if ANYONE goes to GCU or Harvard. I don't lose sleep, trust me.

However, I will try to support those that post here with questions.

buffalo2122, ADN, BSN, MSN · Nov 2, 2015

Ok off topic but I'm going on to my 5th class it's health care laws and regulations. Anyone have info on how this class is? Clc, papers, is it hard? I start in a week.

PrismRN · Nov 2, 2015

Ok off topic but I'm going on to my 5th class it's health care laws and regulations. Anyone have info on how this class is? Clc, papers, is it hard? I start in a week.

No such thing as off topic here :wacky:

I've never heard of that class... The closest thing I've had to what that sounds like was Trends and Issues in Health Care?

buffalo2122, ADN, BSN, MSN · Nov 2, 2015

No I have that one later on :/ no one I've talked to has taken it so it's Making me nervous. They plugged this one in instead of stats since I have that already.