Mintaka

Hi, Kensington, Nobody's had an opinion so far. It's really hard to compare programs, isn't it? Apples and orangutans. I've heard nothing but good about Duke,too. Good luck getting in, wherever you've applied. Mintaka

Hi, Everybody, I'm a new member and this is my second post. I wonder if any of you all would have some advice as to which nursing program I should choose? I've been accepted into a BSN program at Duke and an MSN (clinical nurse leader) program at University of Virgnia--Charlottesville. I'm starting my third career (in my fifties!) and I can't afford a bad career choice at this point. Here's my goal--as far as I can formulate a goal having never nursed before! First choice: become a Nurse Educator and eventually teach in a college or university college. (this is a logical goal, since I taught for 10 years and loved all but the discipline. Presumably I wouldn't need to send nursing students to detention!) :) Second choice: become a Nurse Practitioner? or better, combine this in a practice with educating--best of both worlds. Both these programs cost about the same (staggering amounts). Duke offers an accelerated BSN + 15 credits towards a Masters. UVa offers an accelerated MSN, training me as Clinical Nurse Leader, whatever that may be. a generalist? My question is, given my end goal, would either be the better course of study? Will I face job discrimination later, if I don't first earn a BSN? (The MSN offers plenty of clinical hours). If I go the BSN route, then I'll need to get a specialized MSN, and NP, I presume, to reach my goal. If I go the MSN route, I'll need to get at least a certificate for an NP. Costwise and timewise, these two routes are just about equal. But what about careerwise? Any thoughts, advice, warnings would be gratefully accepted! thanks Mintaka

Hi, Everybody, I'm a new member and this is my first post. I wonder if any of you all would have some advice as to which nursing program I should choose? I'm starting my third career (in my fifties!) and I can't afford a bad career choice at this point. Here's my goal--as far as I can formulate a goal having never nursed before! First choice: become a Nurse Educator and eventually teach in a college or university college. (this is a logical goal, since I taught for 10 years and loved all but the discipline. Presumably I wouldn't need to send nursing students to detention!) :) Second choice: become a Nurse Practitioner? or better, combine this in a practice with educating--best of both worlds. I've been accepted to two East coast schools that stand high in all the ratings I can find. They cost about the same (staggering amounts). One college offers an accelerated BSN + 15 credits towards a Masters. The other offers an accelerated MSN, training me as Clinical Nurse Leader, whatever that may be. a generalist? My question is, given my end goal, would either be the better course of study? Will I face job discrimination later, if I don't first earn a BSN? (The MSN offers plenty of clinical hours). If I go the BSN route, then I'll need to get a specialized MSN, and NP, I presume, to reach my goal. If I go the MSN route, I'll need to get at least a certificate for an NP. Costwise and timewise, these two routes are just about equal. But what about careerwise? Any thoughts, advice, warnings would be gratefully accepted! thanks Mintaka