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Hello! OP here ? Thank you all for your responses. I had actually forgotten about this as I originally posted it almost 5 years ago. Here's my update: I decided not to pursue my BSN. That said, if I had it to do over, I would have definitely gotten it when I was younger. One month after posting this I switched jobs to a larger infusion center in an oncology setting at a hospital that did not require me to get a BSN. It was the best decision! Although I already had lots of infusion experience, oncology was new to me. I have learned so much and learning constantly as new therapies and medications are constantly emerging. I work with an amazing group of nurses ranging in age from 20s to 70s with varying degrees of educational background. I love my coworkers, my patients, and my job. It all definitely worked out for me. Funny thing, the hospital I left no longer requires BSN and asked me to come back. But I am staying put ?

I have been a nurse for over 30 years. I am in my early 50s.I am youthful for my age and very active, but still, in my 50s. I went back to work part time a year ago after being a stay at home mom for many years (I have two teenagers). I absolutely LOVE my job (I am an infusion nurse), BUT...in order to keep it I need to get my BSN. I agreed to this upon hire and planned to start online this semester. I had no idea how expensive it would be and how time consuming! This is going to cost me thousands of dollars after tuition reimbursement. And the university states to plan 15-20 hours/week per class. And, I am not a person who loves school. I regret not doing this when I was younger (although when I was younger and working a BSN was almost never required) I am just not sure at my age this is worth it. Not to mention the reason I work part time instead of full time is because our family life is very busy. Anyone else out there been in s similar situation? Any words of wisdom?

I was a hospital nurse (medical floor) for 8 years. I then did a year of home IV therapy, 4 years administrative, and a very short time (less than a year) in a clinic. I had to leave my last job when i was 7 months pregnant with my first child. It was never the plan to be a stay at home mom...it just sort of "happened". So, here I am, almost 11 years later (2 kids), really missing my career! I would love to go back to a hospital setting, just part time. And I am willing (and want) to do a refresher course (if I can find one!). But after reading some of the threads here, I am worried! It looks like it may not be so easy to find a job. What are your thoughts, experience on this? Do you think I stand a chance? Is this worth pursuing??