kerose98

I'm glad to see other engineers on this forum! Actually, I have just been accepted into an accelerated BSN program in Ohio, and even the acceptance process is accelerated. A hospital with Magnet status in our area will be offering loan forgiveness deals (as they have in previous years), with an obligation to work for them for 3 years (not bad - and they are a good employer). For me, my greatest worry has been working out the money part. As it is, I currently have an engineering job I enjoy, but I prefer to work closely with people. In addition to an engineering degree, I have a master's degree in music from one of the top music schools in the country (organ performance and church music). I had an interview for the program in January, got accepted in February, and now I'm waiting to see how the funding works out for starting class on March 31. Once the funding is figured out, I'll inform my employer of my intentions. (Also, I'll make myself available for occasional technical support.) The professor who is in charge of this program told me that it helps greatly that I have degrees in both a technical field and in a humanities field. I like the combination of high-tech, high touch. Insofar as the accelerated program is concerned, we all come in with clinical experience in the form of STNA credentials (State Tested Nursing Assistant). Needless to say, I enjoyed every minute of my clinical experience. The academic part of this does not make me nervous. Even the idea of working a code does not make me nervous. Starting an IV? Now that makes me nervous!!!!!!!! I'm looking forward to starting classes. I'll miss my current job, but nursing is a much better fit for me than any other field I've practiced. Finally, a word to the wise about interviews for accelerated nursing programs: Dress as you would for a job interview, and relax. Think about your answers to questions, but don't be afraid to let your guard down. If people on the committee laugh with you, that is a good sign (my committee laughed with me). Best wishes to all of you. If you get accepted into an accelerated program, you probably have what it takes to succeed.