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The Affordable Care Act quote really takes the cake considering all the bad press it is getting right now. lol.

Certainly. So, does this mean that most four year programs are actually six years in length due to their pre-reqs? I only ask because if there is no discernible difference between the two and four year programs why would one choose the two year over the four year? And if there is a set of two year pre-reqs for each program then that would mean a MSN is actually eight years?

Here in Columbia, SC there is a technical college which offers a two year ADN in four years. Yep, that's right, it takes four years. The way the program is designed centers around a two year pre-nursing certificate before a student is then allowed in to the actual two year nursing program. That is a total of four years. Now, when the curriculum is compared to BSN programs, the pre-nursing certificate amounts to the undergraduate courses in the four year program. This particular technical college is well respected and has a reputation as such that most local nursing employers would choose a nurse graduate from this two year program over any of the local four year programs. I am curious what others think about this. Perhaps I should start a new thread? Thanks, Colin

I cannot offer anymore advice than what you are receiving above but I can tell you that even if you fail the course it is NOT the end. You can always retake the course again and I know MANY who have done just that to go on to very successful careers in nursing and other medical related occupations. Prayers for you and my heart aches that you are struggling so. ♣Colin