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MSN Educator - Having second thoughts...

Am I crazy? I'm 58 and just completed my RN-BSN online after having my ADN since age 35. I've worked in hemodialysis my entire career and love it. I actually don't think I could do any other type of nursing anymore. I've always wanted to become a certified nephrology nurse, which requires a BSN, so I'm working on becoming credentialed. It won't mean any more money but that's fine. I just want the credentials. Because I was on a roll with college, I applied to an MSN Educator program and was accepted. The 6 semester program begins this summer. I thought this degree would be great to have for the remainder of my life....I could always teach an online course. To keep up my momentum the college allowed me to take a curriculum and design course this semester as an enrichment student. Trouble is this....I don't like it and now I don't even know if I want to pursue the MSN. Should I be content at this point in my life with my BSN? MSN costs megabucks that I could invest and save for retirement. Surely I'm not the only one who has second-guessed themselves.

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    I'd pull the plug and save the money; it's highly unlikely you'd ever break even on that investment - much less profit from it.

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    I think there is nothing wrong with staying where you are. If you don't like education, then don't waste money on a degree specializing in that. Retirement is too close for you to make it worth the money -- unless it is something you really want to do, which it isn't.

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    If that is not a degree that will pay for itself in finances and satisfaction, why do that at all?

    Find another program of study or degree that is worth the $$$, time, and effort.

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