My husband and I are moving to MN this summer and I'm working on my prereqs for entry level MSN programs (most interested in U of M, and Metro). Can anyone speak to what the job prospects are like for new grads in the Twin Cities area, particularly e...
secondcareernurse replied to secondcareernurse's topic in Career Support
Thank you so much for your feedback! It’s great to hear from successful entry msn nurses!. I’m just starting my pre-reqs but I’ve decided to apply to MSN programs. I fully expect to work my way up from the bottom but this is the most time and cost ef...
secondcareernurse replied to Nurse Beth's topic in Nurse Beth
Your degrees combined cost $15,000? How long ago? In my area, ADN/BSN/MSN all cost the same, which is in the neighborhood of $40,000. Seems a shame to get a lower level degree if one can go straight for the MSN for the same price, unless of course...
secondcareernurse replied to secondcareernurse's topic in Career Support
This is exactly my conundrum! The ASN and BSN programs aren't any faster or cheaper than the entry MSN programs (at least in my state). If I'm going to spend $40,000+ and 2+ years on a degree, I feel like the higher one would be better, assuming it...
I already have an undergrad degree in biology and an MA in environmental education, but I'm ready for a career change. I'm debating between doing an entry level MSN program or an associate's RN program. It sounds like having a MSN opens some intere...