How long did it take you to earn your degree?

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I am curious. I'm a freshman taking prereqs at university. Beginning to dislike my decision. Wish I could go into the workforce faster, but my grades aren't showing that to be likely. I'm scared that I will end up getting my bachelors degree within 5-7 years.

I graduated from high school in May 2013 and started college in August 2013. I graduate this May with my BSN. So it has taken me just shy of 4 years. I don't have children and I started straight out of high school.

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Specializes in Psychiatric RN & Retired Psychiatric CNA.
It took 3 years for me to get my diploma, 2 years to get my Bachelor's and now 3.5 years to get my Master's. I could have been a doctor by now! It's taken me 25 years to get to here.

But you're here ;) That's what matter.

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Specializes in NICU, RNC.

2 years to get my Associates Degree in Human Biology (this is the pre-req for my nursing program), and then 2 years in the ADN program. 4 years altogether, but I did get 2 degrees out of it. It will then take an additional year to earn my BSN.

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I dont have my nursing degree but, I related.

When I decided I wanted to try nursing I was practically done at community college. So when I asked how long it would take to get in the program and It would take to start and it was about 3 or 4 yrs. I decided it would take too long so I decided to try the absn route but i have no clue what to do ��. I haven't even got my prerequisites done. Now that I'm older I find I just have to take all my prerequisites' for however long if I really want to become a good nurse.

So I started when I was 18 in college majoring in liberal arts, I'm 23 so I'm aiming to start at 25 or 26 and graduate with my second degree by the time I'm 27 or 28.

But at least I'm earning a degree if this nursing doesn't happen.

I'm not that smart but it's something I find I like and would find to be a fulfilling experience that would make me work hard toward my goals.

Practical nursing school seems to provide faster licensing. If I may suggest...however I know nothing about lpn and career outlook.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

It took 1 year of pre-reqs and 2 years of nursing school to get my ADN. While I was doing the ADN, I also took courses over the breaks that counted towards the BSN, so I had less classes to complete once I finished the ADN. The BSN only took a little less than a year (9 months) to complete and I worked full time while doing the BSN. So, in total, it was just about 4 years.

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

My first undergrad took me 5 years, but I skipped a year after high school...so I guess total of 6 years.

My masters took me 2 years, but that was part-time.

For nursing, some twists and turns due to family health issues, but ultimately got my BSN in 3-4 years (including pre-reqs).

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Specializes in Nephrology Home Therapies, Wound Care, Foot Care..

I'm a BIG fan of good community colleges. Why spend a fortune or go deeply into debt for the lower division units you can get at a CC? Makes no sense to me. A 5 minute commute? Get yourself registered at your CC! It's a no-brainer in my world! Nobody cares where you do lower division, only that you did them, and meet transfer criteria, period.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
I'm a BIG fan of good community colleges. Why spend a fortune or go deeply into debt for the lower division units you can get at a CC? Makes no sense to me. A 5 minute commute? Get yourself registered at your CC! It's a no-brainer in my world! Nobody cares where you do lower division, only that you did them, and meet transfer criteria, period.

I highly second this! ^^^^

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