Jan vs August

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Just wanting advice on which time to enter my BSN program. It's 5 semesters long--January start has summers off, August start does not.

I will graduate May 2016 regardless.

What personally would y'all pick? Go at a slower pace with summer breaks or straight through?

Thanks! :)

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It really depends on you. Do you have things going on in the Summertime? Do you want a bit of a break before you start the program? You may want to take a break after a couple of semesters to just relax and get your sanity back! On the other side, you may want to just get it over with. It's up to you...

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OMG, summer break for sure for me... I need the downtime, this summer was my first off in 2 years (took pre-reqs the last 2 years) and it helped me regroup and feel human again

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Another thought is having summers off may allow for a paid Nurse Extern position.

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Specializes in Aesthetics, Med/Surg, Outpatient.

Im more of a get 'er done kinda person. I like to get in and get out. Even though a break might be good, I like to go during summers so I dont get relaxed/lazy when it comes time to start Fall. btw, I vacay twice a year and I use SPring break or in between semesters for that

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