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Hello! I am in a very similar situation. I am 26 and got my bachelor's degree in finance and accounting. I always wanted to do nursing but made the wrong decisions when I was 18 and in college. I also went to law school for 2 years and completely hated that so I did not go back. I currently work for a commercial real estate company but I don't feel like I am getting anywhere. I have jumped around in jobs since I graduated college in 2009 and feel like I am at a dead end no matter what I do. I am looking to start taking my pre-reqs for nursing and then hopefully applying to CCAC and Shadyside School of Nursing since they have a part-time evening program. I have to continue to work full time while in school so going to school full time is not an option for me. I shadowed a few nurses earlier this year just to get a general feel for a typical work day and I really enjoyed it! Please keep me updated on your progress! It is nice to see that I am not the only 26 year old out there trying to change careers :)

Oops, healthcare field is what I meant. Thanks for the honest feedback on the nursing profession. I have a few friends that are nurses and I shadowed a few nurses just recently and based on their stories and expeiences I can see how it can be very challenging.

Hello! I am actually in a similar situation. I already have a bachelors in finance and I am looking into nursing programs. I'm deciding between Duquesne's accelerated program or a diploma program. Have you taken your prerequisites yet?

Hello, I am in a similar situation. I have a BS in Finance with a minor in accounting. I am looking to go back for my RN and will be taking prerequisite courses this summer. Good luck and let me know what you decide!

Hi, I know my post is a little late, but I am currently in the same situation. I am considering leaving law school because I don't like it as much as I thought I would and nursing is something that I have always wanted to do. I went to law school for all of the wrong reasons and I don't think it is a good fit for me. I was just wondering what you decided. Thanks! :)

Chuckster: Thanks for all of the insight. After you received your associates degree in nursing did you work as an RN and was it difficult for you to find a job? The community college in this area has a nursing program but I have heard that it is not so organized, but I am keeping all of my options open.

nguyencs: What was your undergraduate degree in, if you don't mind me asking? Did you find that the admissions process for West Penn was difficult? I would like to do an accelerated program if possible because they are usually 12-18 months. But most of those programs require a 3.0 undergrad GPA and I only have a 2.8, so I am worried about my chances of getting in.

laramyy: Thank you for info on CCAC. I am looking to do my prerequisites there this summer. I was looking at their program too because it offers more flexibility. Did you feel that you got a lot of clinical experience there? I was looking at the program at St. Margaret's too, but the only bad thing is that it is full time for 22 months. I just want to be sure that I choose the program that will give me the most experience.

sinbadx81: Thank you for the feedback. I am planning on talking to a few nurses that I know who have been in the field for several years. I am going to see if I can shadow them one day and get a better idea of what the job entails. What area of nursing do you work in? (if you don't mind me asking)

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone could provide me with some insight/advice on switching my career to nursing. I already have a bachelor's in finance and accounting, worked in the field for 3 years and absolutely hated it. Went back to school for law and I am contemplating dropping out because I just do not see myself doing it forever. I have always wanted to pursue a career in nursing and feel as though I ignored my calling 3 times before. I am looking for advice on different nursing programs in the Pittsburgh area. I am looking at the second degree program at Duquesne. Is anyone in that program now or have advice on the admissions process? I will need to complete some of the prerequisites and was hoping to enroll in some classes this summer. Also, has anyone done an associates of nursing program part time at a community college? I am not sure yet if I can afford to not work for a year so I am looking at part time programs as well. Any advice is greatly appreciated!! Thank you!! :)