Well, I have to say I'm disappointed -- but happy to have the insight before we made the decision instead of being suprised afterward! Do you have any half-way suggestions? Would working a few months before taking a year off help any down the road (I kind of doubt it from your responses)? How about working part-time for a year or two right out of the BSN, and then moving to full-time? Thank you all for responding so quickly! - jen