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I've graduated college so I'm specifically looking for an accelerated program. Initially I was considering 12 month programs but I'm thinking the better option for me would be the longer programs. I'm slightly terrified I will never get into nursing school it's taken me 7 years to get to this point.

sgo1989, Thanks for your honesty. I was looking into NEIT . I'm not sure I want to pay nearly $60 K and not feel prepared to work as a nurse.

No you are correct this is the type I was looking for. I'm also considering the 15 to 18 month programs.

Thanks so much everyone. All of the ones I've looked into require a previous BA or BS and certain prereq courses.

Thank you all very much. I hadn't been able to find anything less than $2000 per course

I need recs for distance learning for statistics and lifespan development That I can start anytime.

Yes I plan on going accelerated BSN> MSN> post masters CNM. Making sure to have the MSN to "cover all my bases" and I also want to specialize in caring for mothers & their children. What is your MSN specialty? How challenging was the application process? How long do you think it will take you to complete the program?

I'm looking specifically for 12 month programs. Ive found the "regular" accelerated programs. Thanks anyway,

Were can I find or search for a comprehensive list of 12 month BSN programs in the States? I've tried Google and AACN with limited success.

Thank you for you input. No I am not a nurse yet. I had planned to go back to school for nursing 3 years ago, but life got in the way. I am now at the point where I am able to go to school. I don't mean this as horrible as it's going to sound but I need to be in and done as soon as possible. I'm in the last phase pf prerequisites and looking at schools my plan is to apply to the direct entry program. I'd prefer midwifery first which means I will need to move but I have no serious commitments preventing from moving really it is the financial aspect that scares me the most of the direct entry option. As for the other aspect coming in without an L& D background I hope it's not a huge disadvantage. I can see how having that experience would be a huge benefit. I just don't know so much to think about.

Have you had difficulty finding employment not having the MSN?

Considering this school as an option. Did either of you have a prior degree before enrolling? How long did it take you to complete the program? How much did it cost?

My goal is to become both a certified nurse midwife and a family nurse practitioner. My original plan was to complete an accelerated BSN and then continue on. I am now thinking the best option for my life is to apply to a direct entry program. I know there are combined cnm/fnp programs, but again because of my life I will have to complete one first and the other as a post masters. To my current understanding it will be the FNP first and then the CNM. Have any of you done this? How long did it take you to complete the CNM aspect? I'm also in Massachusetts and would like opinions on the direct entry FNP programs here, but that's another topic.