AspiringMaleNP

Thanks for the encouragement. I actually found someone that has graduated from the MCI-VB program and has gotten accepted into Georgetown's online FNP program so it is possible. She went to Arizona State University for her BSN. I don't know why some of these folks keep beating the MCI isn't accredited drum. They hold the same accredidation as UVA (regional) as well as the NLNAC. My sources have debunked the whole employers are biased towards MCI grads thing totally. As a matter of fact from what I have heard some of them say the accelerated nature of the class is a good thing because it makes it more difficult and a certain level of dedication/perserverance is required to make it through. @LunahRN Thanks. I am kind of freaking out because of my age a little bit (didn't know it came through lol) but my parents told me they have a friend that became a MD at 57 because he got tired of being a banker so he went back to school and got his Masters in Biology and then applied to EVMS and became a doctor. Pretty cool stuff! There is drama at every school folks. Look at Penn State for instance. I went to ODU for two years and there was quite a bit of drama there. SO what! Rise above it all and be done with it. I have a meeting at MCI today with the admissions woman so we'll see what happens. I have a list of questions for her so hopefully she is ready. :)

I am currently a 30 y/o guy that is a Network Technician that has never liked IT and is about done wallowing in it. I have always had an aptitude for biology. I have a couple of friends that are RNs and/or in med school. I make good money so my motivation isn't more of it (even though that will be the result) I just want to look forward to going to work everyday. Anyway, the goal I want to accomplish is to be a Family Practice NP. I want to have that personal relationship with patients. I would like to be a doctor without all the responsibility that goes with it so I was told being a NP may be for me. I've spoken with the NP at my PCP's office about my aspirations and she thinks its awesome and is encouraging me (and even offered to help me study if I needed it). I am a single father of two (they live with me) but between my parents and my fiancee I have plenty of help with the kids so that won't be an issue. I just want to know if it is realistic for me to set the goal of getting my BSN and then shortly after going for my MSN and becoming a NP or if its just a pipe dream. I want to go to MCI - VB to do it due to the accelerated nature of the course. I understand the rigors and welcome the challenge. Can I get into a MSN program with the BSN from MCI - VB? I need to maintain my employment for my kid's sake while I go to school so I need to go to school at night. Do clinicals match your class schedule? I'm worried about being forced to quit my job due to logistics (not due to the academic load) and wanted to know if they take this stuff into account. Eventhough I fought for and won custody of my kids a major change in my employment could jeopardize what I have with them. Any insight is welcome and appreciated.