Non- Nursing Bachelors to MSN

[Toreylogan17]

Hi everyone! I'm desperate for some insight and advice!

I graduated with my Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science. I was thinking PT or PA but have decided that's becoming an NP interests me way more! There is a 2-year program where you can get your MSN/CNL with any Bachelors degree/without being an RN. I was told this makes the most sense as it would be pointless to get another Bachelors, and having a Masters would put me closer to my end goal, NP. I would be able to sit for the NCLEX at the end of this program as well to get my RN.

Im wondering if there is anyone that has done this program who can give me insight? I assume it's harder than a regular MSN program because you're also taking classes to become an RN on top of the Masters degree classes. I have a 2 year old and am a single mother. I understand free time will be non existent, but will I be able to work at all? I have daycare and a decent support system, but his father has no custody, so I wouldn't have extended periods of kid-free time outside of getting babysitters for x hours. I also have to pay bills to keep a roof over our heads.

Is this possible at all? Am I better off waiting until he's older and more self sufficient? I really would prefer to do it now instead of being out of school for years... ANY advice from ANYONE with experience in nursing programs would be much appreciated!!