So I am 27 years old and have always wanted to go into nursing. I ended up going down another path and received a BA degree and work as an admin assistant/ofc manager now.
For years I've had a lot of regrets not going into nursing, so I applied, and have been accepted to a part time BSN 2nd degree program.
As excited as I was, I am now starting to become extremely worried...
My worry is, I hear all these stories about new grad RNs not being able to find jobs...searching for jobs only to find that they all say 'no new grads', fierce competition, having to taking any RN job that comes their way - even with low pay.
I am so fearful of going $30,000 into debt for nursing school (not to mention the $25,000 in debt I am in from my first Bachelor's) to come out and not be able to find a job. Or be in the same situation I am now, making a horrible living and unable to support myself.
Community college is not an option in this area, too competitive, waitlisted (even with having excellent grades in receiving my first bachelors.) I am not getting any younger and do not want to apply once a year, every year until I finally get a seat.
Does anyone have any experience/advice they can share with me? Is it worth the financial risk to go back?
I want to go into nursing so desperately....But this is a big life change, and financially I am scared.
