Is it to soon?

[Sinah]

Hello, I just recently graduated with my ASN, passed boards and will be starting a residency position next month. However, I really want my BSN, and then my MSN. Is it to soon to think about going back to school? How long did some of you guys wait before going back? I have looked at several programs, two that will allow me to begin taking classes in October...What do you guys think?

[robyn226]

I just graduated with my ADN in May, passed boards this month, and started a BSN program this week. I say go for it if you're ready!!

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

I started my BSN program two weeks months after passing the NCLEX. :) As long as you can handle your residency + school, you should be fine!

[Little_Babycatcher]

I say do it now before you get too comfortable not being in school. The worst that could happen is you decide you really need more time off and just take a leave of absence/withdraw. :)

I just graduated with my BSN (after changing majors at the last second and going back to school for 3 more years). Now that I'm out, I got itchy to go back and will be returning to school this Fall, and will start grad school in January.

[Sinah]

Thanks for the replys. The two programs that I can begin in October are Chamberlain College of Nursing or Jacksonville University. Both are very expensive, but both are online which I love! If I go now I will still qualify for financial aid......Have you guys heard anything about either program good or bad? Again thanks for the info.

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

I graduated from Chamberlain in June. Loved the program, but not the price tag. :) I had some good reimbursement and a scholarship, which helped! Good luck in your decision.

[Sinah]

Hi Lunah. If you don't mind me asking...how long did it take for you to complete your BSN?

[Lunah, MSN, RN]

Started in October 2008, graduated in June 2010. Less than two years, seriously part-time. I only doubled up on classes a couple of times.