cprescott

I'm 37 and decided to pursue medicine as a new career after years of working for international health NGOs (Doctors without Borders, Handicap International, etc.) in communications. I am now taking pre-req classes at George Mason University in Fairfax VA. Despite not having taken any science courses since high school, I am doing extremely well in my courses. Now I'm trying to figure out the best educational pathway to allow me to advance in a health career quickly. My end goal would be to become a NP or DNP with either a focus in emergency medicine or public health and get a job in a leadership position. One of the first decisions I must make is whether to apply to an accelerated BSN program, or go into a 2-year CNL master's program, which is what most other schools in this area now offer instead of accelerated BSNs. The masters programs are more appealing to me as an older student, but I don't know if that will put me at any advantage over BSNs. Ultimately I would have to go back for my NP or DNP anyways. Does anyone have any thoughts on this?