Is it worth it now or should i wait?

meanmaryjean, DNP, RN · Oct 12, 2016

OP: be aware that unlike an Education major, you cannot just transfer into the nursing program. Entry to nearly all programs is highly competitive, and requires successful completion of pre-requisite science courses at an absolute bare minimum. Most university programs accept only a small percentage of overly qualified applicants.

Julius Seizure · Oct 12, 2016

OP: be aware that unlike an Education major, you cannot just transfer into the nursing program. Entry to nearly all programs is highly competitive, and requires successful completion of pre-requisite science courses at an absolute bare minimum. Most university programs accept only a small percentage of overly qualified applicants.

Agreed. I don't mean that I don't think you would qualify. But before you pick a path, try to find out which is more likely to get you to your goal faster -

If you finish this degree and then try to do an ABSN, is there a program available to you that you could get into pretty quickly?

If you switch your major now, will you really be able to start the nursing program in May 2018? Or is there a waiting list?

If there is gonna be a wait, I would consider finishing your current degree so that you have a way to make money while you work on pursuing nursing.

Jedrnurse, BSN, RN · Oct 12, 2016

Even if you never teach, having a degree opens up doors that wouldn't be open without one. If you're so close to finishing your first degree, go for it. You never know what might happen leading up to getting the second degree...

Buyer beware, BSN · Oct 14, 2016

:rolleyes:

hey everyone! i am currently changing my degree to nursing from education. After discussing everything with my advisor I am a little confused as to what to do. I am about 80% done with my education degree and would be graduating may of 2018. He gave me 2 options: continue with my degree and do an accelerated BSN program when i finish and have 2 degrees or stop the education degree now but i won't be able to start my nursing program until 2018 since i have catch up to do (i would basically start may 2018 with no extra career vs. continue with education and finish with 2 degrees). WWYD?

OP:

This is what I would do.

Get a degree in education. Go to New Jersey or some other state that has a strong union. Teach basket weaving, or whatever. Do this until you're sixty. Retire at sixty with a pension and health insurance. Wait 2 more years and collect early social security benefits.

This way when all the nurses you know are tired, broke, divorced, disillusioned and bitter and with no pension, you'll be making more money in retirement than you were when you were working full-time at the school.

Hey, it's not glamorous (like nursing) but if you've ever heard of the parable about the tortoise and the hare, guess who wins the race?

That would be YOU.

mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN · Oct 14, 2016

I disagree with PP! I have a degree in teaching. Education is worse than nursing. I would finish the education degree if you can and then go ABSN. The education degree may open some doors within nursing, maybe you can get some pre-reqs out of the way (do a teaching emphasis on science, take an adult education course). I had a BS biology, then did a masters in teaching (kind of like an ABSN, but in teaching). All I needed for my ADN was the nursing classes. There is always the option of teaching and doing a night time ADN program so you can earn money. I did my BSN in one calendar year at a state school and cost less than $5K. having extra education is a benefit when applying for a job, it shows you can follow through.

I have found nursing way more fulfilling than teaching. And-I made twice as much money with a 2 year nursing degree than a teacher with a Masters degree. Until there are MAJOR changes in education, I would not stay in it. There are great opportunities to teach in nursing. My two cents. Good luck in your choice :)

PS I am working on my MSN-it will be my 6th degree.