FutureRN618

I forgot to mention, I am already $70,000 in debt from my first B.S. program so CNR will bring up that already high debt quite a bit.

Please excuse me if I am rambling, but I am just very confused by this whole process. I received my letter of acceptance to CNR's 2nd degree BSN program. The letter states that a 3-credit class is over $2,000. That is extremely expensive. Additionally, due to the distance of the school, I would have to move on campus and resign from my job. I like CNR's program because it is designed for students who do not have the prerequisites other Accelerated BSN programs want you to have. But I am not quite sure if CNR is worth the price. It seems it would be cheaper to go and get my prerequisites then apply for an accelerated BSN course in one of the CUNY colleges. But that would means extra years (the CNR program is only 5 semesters) and due to personal reasons, it's not feasible for me to devote very long to a nursing program. Plus, I have heard that some of these programs are hard to get into and have waiting lists that can stretch to 2 or more years. Others have suggested to me to go get my ASN instead of BSN. It's cheaper and only 2 years. Plus, they've told me many schools will accept your credits from your B.S., which will decrease the length of the course. But I worry about the marketability of having an associates instead of a bachelor's in nursing. I apologize if the above is confusing. It just seems like there is so many different information out there and I don't know which one to believe. In your professional opinion, does it make sense to go to CNR or would it be better to look into the other 2 options? And which one would make me more marketable?

I would love to become a nursing administrator. I know to do that, I will have to have an advance degree. Someone suggested to me to go after my bsn in nursing and then pursue a MBA in Business Administration. Will that help me in my career goals? If not, what should I pursue my master's in?

So far, I've noted nursing shortage as a major issue since overworked nurses increases the likelihood of fatal mistakes being made. But I kinda feel like everyone is going to write on this topic so I'm looking for something else to write on.

....is the major challenges facing the nursing profession today

The hospital job. The hours and shift differences are a nice incentive. Plus, it wouldn't bore me as much as a doctor's office would.

I am so confused about this whole nursing school process. I have a bachelor's degree in a non-science related field. I am being told by schools that have accelerated bsn programs that I have to take the prerequisites before applying to their programs. If you factor in all those classes combined with my full time employment, it will be another year before I can apply to these accelerated programs and God only knows if I will make it into them considering most accelerated BSN programs have long waiting list. I know someone who is on a 3 year waiting list! What are my other options? Should I return to school for an associate's in nursing? How much mobility is there for a nurse who only has an associates? Money and time is a big issue for me so once I finish a nursing program-whether an associate's or a B.S., I want that to be it. I don't want to have to go back to school in order to move up the career ladder (and yes, becoming a Nurse Administrator or head nurse is important to me). FYI: I was accepted into one accelerated nursing program but being that it is approximately $20,000 a semester and it is 6 semester long, I don't know if I want to go there but is that really my best option? Keep in mind that I went to a really expensive college that has left me in debt. I don't want to incur anymore debt than I already have.

I am interested in applying to accelerated nursing programs in NY but I am confused about some stuff. Being that it's an accelerated program, is it still necessary to check and make sure my credits from my BA degree are transferable? Also, if I am missing several required classes, can I take it in that school? Should I take these required classes prior to applying to these programs or can I apply to these schools and ask them to give me the classes? Please help. I am really confused. I've emailed a few schools but they have yet to get back to me and time is ticking. I'd really like to make it in at the latest by next January.

That was my original intention but unfortunately finding jobs in that field is much harder than I thought. I did work for an organization that helped recently released female prisoners get back on their feet but unfortunately they had to close their doors. I am still considering going back to school for a Ph.D in criminology but it would be nice to have a good job while doing so.

Thanks. What I am most interested in is research. I've heard that if you get a Ph.D in Nursing you can in sometimes cultivate a path of your own in the field and research things that you want. So I am hoping to do that in correctional nursing.

Thanks. I have considered all of this and, for now, I do think correctional nursing is a good choice for me. I say "for now" because I am only beginning my research into nursing so I'm not quite sure where it is going to lead me.

Thanks. I was unaware of that. I'll definitely look into that in my state.

"I've never ....felt a derogatory attitude toward prison nursing." Does that mean you're a prison nurse? If so, could you tell me a little about it? Do you like it? What is the downside of being a prison nurse?

Thanks. I've always dreamt of working in a prison but I also want job security. So I really think prison nursing is perfect for me.

Hi. I graduated from college with a degree in criminology but I want to head back to school to study nursing. My intent is to be a correctional nursing. But I am worried. I've heard that correctional nurses are viewed negatively in the nursing profession. Is that true and, if so, why? Also, what are some pros and cons of becoming a correctional nurse?