alybabamama

Thank you for responding, and for your encouraging words. It is reassuring to hear that I am not the "first" teacher who has chosen this particular path. I have seen a few blurbs here and there about SDSU's program, but am concerned because everything I have read says the program has not received its accredidation yet... This is probably a really silly question, but how in the world do nursing students survive?? Are classes offered at night, allowing students to work during the day - or what???

Hello everyone. A little background - I have been an English teacher in California for 12+ years (grades 6 through 10) and have HAD IT! I have a BA in English and a MA in Education - both from CSU Long Beach... I am ready to take the leap into "second-career-land" --- Nursing . I have always had a great amount of respect for nurses and a deep appreciation for the profession. The choice seems natural - BUT... there is so much information out there. Do I go for the Accelerated BSN? Do I go for the Associates Degree RN?? Will one serve me better in the "short-term"? I should say up-front that I will be relying heavily on financial aid. Help!!!! Any advice is greatly appreciated.