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I do not know you, so I'm just going to say it.
Go to nursing school. You have done all of the pre-reqs. and know that the 12-month program will be challenging. I assume you are not scared of a challenge, so just go for it. Make sure your family supports you, though.
I was in a similar situation. Previous BA and doing office work. One day I went to work and told myself, "this is it." That day I enrolled in classes and now I'm a second semester student. Personally, I have the least amount of worries about finding a job after graduating. There will always be a job somewhere.
Now, apply to the Accelerated BSN program and become a RN within 12-14 months. Or, you can go back to your "office job." You choose.
I hope I wasn't to harsh, but that's the kind of kick in the butt my friend gave me. And trust me, I needed. Quitting a comfortable job was the LAST thing on my mind.
One life to live, use it wisely.
jeepers06
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I am in my early 30s with a family. Graduated with a BA and have been doing office work ever since. Nursing was my original major and I dropped it because I didn't like my first science course (biggest mistake ever). I am revisiting nursing now and looking to apply to a 12 month accel BSN program soon. I spent all of 2010 balancing work, family, and school in order to fufill the prereq courses that I didn't take as an undergrad. There are many reasons why I think nursing is a good field and fit for me BUT I am starting to wonder if now is the right time. Am I doing the right thing? Hearing lots and lots of layoffs and RNs having a tough time finding a job. There will be many sacrifices if I get into the BSN program and of course there is the whole tuition factor. What to do....each day I go back and forth and I am so confused!
Any and all feedback is appreciated.