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I say go for it, if you feel your ready. I don't see anything wrong with knocking a few prereqs off here and there until your oldest heads to Kindergarten. I am in your very same position right now with a 4 y/o and a 3y/o. Just remember "slow and steady wins the race"

Well, Thanks for the insight on that as well. I ended up choosing TCC as my school. I personally didn't feel comfortable taking out a huge loan at MCI or any of the others really w/out having a clue what my actual pay was going to be as an RN. I would rather not take that risk for myself anyway. As far as it taking me 2.5 years to complete my degree I am okay w/ that I felt I needed the time not to feel rushed and getting my degree in nursing is extremely important to me. I couldn't feel comfortable getting a degree in 15-18 months and be comfortable working out on the floor and being responsible for others lives. I don't think it's enough time FOR ME personally to feel comfortable! Kudos to those that can! It's fine I am sure for people who have the time to cram all that info in-in 18 months I am just not that person : ) Thanks for your info as well!!

Thanks so much that was extremely helpful

I am interested in a few nursing programs in the hampton roads area. The most appealing being Sentara and MCI. How long and how much was it to complete your prereqs for Sentara (18 credits) through say...TCC. The next RN starts up in Jan 09 at Sentara and the MCI program allows you to do prereqs there and be done by this Sept. just in time for the next program but, It's also very costly from what I gather. Any help would be great

Hi! My name is Ashley I am new to the group. I am a prospective RN student and I am trying to weigh my options. MCI has the benefit of being a fast paced course which as a military wife can really benefit me while my hubby is on shore duty. My only concern is well..Is it really possible to get a quality education in that amount of time? Has anyone attended the VA beach location? Did you feel prepared and comfortable with your training when you got out? Is it a struggle to pay back this very pricey tution (Not to be too intrusive!) I also don't have ANY credit will I have trouble getting student loans? I really like what the Riverside and Sentara Schools have to offer but, Not only is it 3 years for the evening classes you have to have your 10 college credits previous to that. Please help! Anything would be great! I am driving my friends, family and most of all hubby by asking what do you think I should do? LOL Thanks in advance