Hello, I am so relieved to have found this blog and specifically, this posting. I am currently a Biological Scientist doing Pre-clinical Alzheimer's Disease research (note PRE-clinical, not human). I am wanting to start an Accelerated Nursing program, but am having problems deciding if a MSN or BSN would be a better choice. I would like to eventually either be a Nurse Practitioner or a research nurse. However, I am terrified of more college debt, so I wouldn't mind working as what I believe you guys are terming as a "bedside nurse" and taking classes online during that time to get where I want to be. Since I don't really know much about the system yet, I was hoping someone could help me decide what would be a more feasible option. Thanks so much :)