RN,B.S,M.B.A- Starting Over

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Currently I work in banking. I have a B.S. in Busiiness Administration and I recently recieved my M.B.A. this may. I worked, went to school and was my mothers caregiver who had Multiple Sclerosis for 20 years. She required the assistance of a wheelchair for the past 10 years until her death in Feb. When my mothers nurses would come out, I really understood what they told me and how to best care for my mom. I just don't know how I would do with nursing and whether I would actually be able to find work, I see a lot of BSN required jobs out there.

I am frustrated with going nowhere in banking and have been urged forever by my dad to consider nursing. I wanted to know the probability of someone like me obtaining an RN License and actually being able to work in nursing successfully in you guys' experience

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Welcome to allnurses! There are a lot of people (me included) for whom nursing is a second or third career! All things are possible. In light of your other degrees, I would suggest finding an accelerated BSN program, they are "second degree" programs for people who have at least a BA/BS already.

The job market for new grads has been rough, but I feel like it's improving. You will probably increase your chances of finding a job if you have a BSN, but that also depends on where you live.

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The BS and MBA wont do much for you (I also had my BS + MBA prior to becoming a nurse)

A few years into becoming a nurse the MBA could absolutely help you get into nursing leadership/management, but starting out I think it will do very little for you if not flat out nothing.

If you want to get into nursing simply get a BSN and roll with it.

When asked about why you decided to go into nursing during your first interviews (once you have a BSN) the story about your mother will likely be whats landing you your first nursing job.

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Specializes in Trauma, Teaching.

I have had students in their 50s, and even a few 60+ and 70+. Don't let age stop you if this is what you want to do. Being a nurse is somewhat different than being caretaker to a family member, on the other hand, you already know you can handle doing personal care for someone.

I would go online and check out your local nursing schools, and see what they require as far as applying; you may need to pick up some pre-reqs such as chemistry and anatomy & physiology.

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