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Thank you! Yes, an accelerated BSN would be out of the question for sure. At least right now. But what I was wonerding if even taking the pre-req's would be a problem with my schedule. My schedule is not flexible (work in biotech) but I would have flexibility to do some coursework/homework during work hours. Guess I could always quit my job, move back in with my parents and go back to school full time! haha. Tough choice though, i'm 29 years old and make twice as much as a new grad RN but have been wanting to go into nursing for a while now, and feel I would make a really great nurse. If I had a sh*tty job this decision would be so much easier! I have no kids and no husband, so it's not like I would be inconveniencing anyone by switching my life around... anyone been in this position????

So does this mean as long as I work this schedule I can pretty much kiss any notion of nursing school bye bye? Thank you all for our input and honesty :)

I would like to become an RN, and after doing a lot of research I'm still uncertain of which path to take. I have a bachelor's degree in Biology, so for a while I was weighing the BSN or ADN-to-BSN path. But then I stumbled upon some websites that said if you work a full time oddball schedule (like I do... 12 hour shifts 7pm to 7am, rotating) it's better to get your LPN first, then find an LPN to RN bridge program. Is anyone familiar with all these options and/or had experiences weighing the pro's and con's of all 3 (BSN, ADN>BSN, LPN>RN)? Or just be a CNA first? Thank you in advance for any input!!! Also, with my hours that I currently work listed above, would it even be feasible to find classes and eventually clinicals to jive with that schedule? I would def need to take A&P 1&2, but my other pre-req's should be covered from my previous major

Hi All, I am looking into nursing programs and it seems like the closest one to me is offered by Bunker Hill CC. Has anyone gone through the nursing program there? Thinking about taking a pre-req class this spring semester, but was looking further down the line at the classes that require more clinical work, and was wondering how time-consuming those classes are. Currently working full time on a night shift (7pm-7am) rotating schedule at a biotech company and wondering if going through a nursing program here (or anywhere for that matter) is feasible. Will mostly just have to take the nursing courses, as I already have a BS in Biology and most of the non-nursing classes I have already taken. Thank you!

I am in a similar boat as you, I already have my BS in Biology and have a full time job. Enjoying my job in biotech, but have always felt a calling to nursing. Thinking about signing up for a pre-req for this upcoming spring semester, and should be able to swing it, but was looking further into the program and not sure how time consuming the courses will be when they start to involve more clinical work. Anyone have any ideas?

So there's no truth to this article??? http://education.yahoo.net/articles/5_best_encore_careers.htm?kid=1K9TJ

Wow, 6 replies in a short period of time and none of them very positive lol. That's okay though, I appreciate the honesty and indeed was looking for any type of feedback. Nursing has been on my mind for a while now (about 5 years or so), and can't help but think maybe I should've done this right from the start in college. The media, and by "media" I mean online articles and news threads, say that nursing is such great pay and that job growth is one of the best out of all professions. I wouldn't just be doing it for the pay of course, I've taken time to consider the whacky shifts involved, constant interaction with all walks of life, etc. But from everyone that has put their 2 cents in it sounds like just the opposite. Yes, I'm discouraged but such is life I suppose. In terms of a complete career change... anyone think making a complete change from biotech to nursing would be worth it?

Hi All, I'm looking into nursing as a 2nd career. I'm 28 years old, have been working in biotech for over 6 years, and graduated with my bachelors in biology in 2005. I really like biotech, make good money and don't want to leave it, and would love to do nursing on the side per diem a few weekend days a month and most holidays (even Friday night shifts would be great). Thoughts? Do does anyone currently do something like this or know someone who does? Would it be worth it? I live in Massachusetts where biotech/pharmaceutals is a booming business and have no worries regarding job security, but unfortunately this industry isn't everywhere in the country. If I decided or needed to move somewhere else, it might be very difficult finding a job in this field and feel that nursing would be a great career to fall back on. Although I already have my bachelor's in another field, I'm looking to go to a community college for an Associate's and get my RN that way. Figure it will be cheaper, and the community college I'm looking into has an option to do clinicals on the weekend (which would work great with my current Monday - Friday daytime work schedule). Or should I be looking into some type of BSN program? Quite a few questions, I know :) But if any of you out there have gone this route or have any advice/opinions/testimonials, etc etc any input would be greatly appreciated!!! Thanks so much!!!