Hello and congrats to you and your future. I do admire your positive knowledgeable determined outlook. Thank You for sharing. I am also 40yrs old & only have a high school diploma. I was just about to take the route you are going against just because of that need to earn fast and get it done asap, but I've been hesitant to. What you say makes sense. Can you offer suggestions on schools in NYC? And where to take and what pre req's? I will be classed as a transfer student as I'm originally from UK but been here over 10yrs now. It's Cuny office that suggested I go to do the 2yr course then sit RN (I thought that didn't make sense) then they said after you can then work and get your batcherlers if need be for better pay? if anyone else can elaborate on any of my questions to I would really appreciate it Cheers & Smiles