TarynCMT

Thank you all for your help and support! This has been GREAT! I've researched my area (western Massachusetts) and a BSN degree is definitely what they're looking around here so that's what I'll do! I'm excited to begin the next chapter in my life and make my daughter proud that her mommy went out there and took care of us both! Thanks again! -Taryn

HouTx Thank you for your kind response and advice. I'm lucky in that I have an extremely supportive family and while I'm in school my daughter will be baby-sat by close family so I won't break the bank with daycare and sitters. I'm currently a massage therapist and had to take a lot of the pre-reqs less than 5 years ago so I'm HOPING they'll count the courses I've already had and aced. As for my ex...don't worry, the Department of Revenue is going after him...it won't be long now!! :) I've heard that there are some great scholarships and grants out there, have you heard the same or witnessed the same? Thanks again!!

Thank you! That's what I'm hearing (ADN and BSN)...is the difference just money? or knowledge and schooling? When I ask schools this question, they promote whatever their school offers so I feel like I'm never getting an unbiased opinion. Congrats on being accepted! How long did it take? I also have a few months of pre-reqs to take.

To anyone who can advise me: I'm 32 years old, a single mother and want to go back to school to become an RN. I have a bachelor's in science already and don't know the best way to attack this career path. I have always wanted to be a nurse but until my daughter came along, I wasn't focused enough to go for it. I'm also going through an awful divorce from a man who's quickly become a "dead-beat-dad" and hasn't seen or financially supported his daughter in over a year (she's 15 months old). My point is that I'm serious about this career in nursing and being able to financially support myself and my daughter and all her needs from here on out. Should I go back to school for a 2nd degree BSN? Or do I go for an associates degree? What's the best way to go about becoming an RN where I'll make enough money to support my family, feel confident that I'm well prepared and can become one somewhat quickly (w/in 2-3 yrs)?? Thanks for your time and any advice you can give. I've asked this question many times and never seem to get a well-educated, satisfying response...I'm hoping this will be different. :)