ASYL

Yep. I came from an Asian family as well and my parents/relatives think I'm crazy for even considering going into nursing. I think it has to do with them not wanting to tell people I'm going to be a nurse because of "prestige" or whatever... It's hard... I finished my undergrad in biomedical engineering and they're constantly saying why would I "settle" for a nursing degree.... it's driving me nuts. It's true that if I had the money or the time, I'd probably go for MD, but since I don't, I want to become a nurse practitioner. The reason is because it's a field that makes use of science, which I like, but at the same time allows me interaction with others, which is lacking in the engineering field. Also, another thing that drives me crazy is that they automatically equate nursing to a low-paying, dead-end job, whether you have an advanced degree or not. I was quick to point out that out of all 4-year program students, nursing graduates are well-paid, but for some reason they just keep thinking that it's such a horrible job.

Thanks! I guess I will find out once I've applied... So happy that there are others in this boat. My parents are so unsupportive and thinks I'm crazy. Yeah, biology PhD is tough... Could you at least get a Masters with the research you have so far? I wish you all the best with your PI... Another question is, do you tell your PI you're considering applying to nursing school? I think I might do that eventually, but I'm afraid people in the department will have similar reactions as my parents =(

chicoborja, I'm in almost exactly the same boat as you in that I'm doing a PhD in a non-related field (biomedical engineering) and currently doing pre-requisites for an accelerated BSN program. My goals is to do biomedical research with a clinical emphasis. I'm planning to work in the government doing being both an NP at a clinic and also a researcher, but only research in a clinic or paper work, no more lab work like now. Now, my question is, do you think my PhD will be frowned upon when I apply for the accelerated BSN program? I'm only worry about this since my marks are excellent and I volunteer regularly at hospitals, so I know what I'm getting into. Thanks! ASYL

Hi! Just wondering if you or someone you know did the BSN + PhD program at Vanderbilt. I saw an article about their combined degree with a BSN and PhD in biomedical engineering and I'm really curious about it. ASYL

Hi. Just wondering if there are any Canadians here in the US doing accel. BSN. I'm currently already studying in the US, but I am not satisfied with my program, and want to go into nursing. However, I don't have much money and the accel. BSN programs cost a lot here in PA. So, if you're currently in an accel. BSN in the US, can you please tell me how you financed your education? Thanks! ASYL

Hi. I'm thinking of doing one of the accelerated BSN's in the states and it cost $25000 USD, but it'd be done in a year as opposed to two years in Canada. I'm wondering if anyone has done that before and if so how they financed their education. Thanks! ASYL