mamalexi

Hi everyone... I am in NYS and decided recently to make a career change. Long story short I started my education in a PA program many years ago and then decided it wasn't for me (back when many PA programs were still 4 year B.S.). I went on to get a BA and then completed my MSW, but I've decided that I really miss the medical field and I would like to pursue nursing... Ultimately, I would like to do an MSN/NP program... I'm in Rochester, NY and looked into the direct-entry MSN/NP program at U of R; however, it's a 3 year program and the admissions woman was very clear about the fact that students in the accelerated track are not permitted to work while in the program... I'm not in a position to make that commitment at this time. So I am looking into my options for becoming an RN and working for awhile and hopefully pursuing my advanced practice degree later on (and with some tuition assistance from my future employer if I'm lucky!) Anyway, I'm not sure if I should do a quick RN program (the local community college would allow me to complete the RN program PT in about 12 months with my transfer credits) or I can look into another RN/BSN program that might take transfer credits from my PA schooling and still allow me to work... Any advice, opinions, suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!