I recently came across this forum whilst searching about RN as a career option. The medical field has always intrigued me, and I even started off with a pre-med major back in school days. But then got 2 years in dropped out and change to Business major and then went on to pursue a career in Wall Street.
I have my ups and downs as a Derivatives Trader, but in the end the life that I got into has never been appealing to me. I thought it was for me, but I'm pretty sure its not anymore, the feeling was like that from the get-go, so I wouldn't like to call it a mid-life crisis, if you will.
Now I strongly am thinking about pursuing a career as an RN. But I would like to attain some valuable advice from members of this forum. I just recently turned 29, have an undergraduate degree in Finance (GPA 3.92), and a Masters in Risk Management(GPA 3.97) from a state university in NY. I have yet to complete maybe 5-6 pre-requisite to get into any nursing program.
The biggest dilemma that I'm facing is what route should i choose to become an RN. Should I get into a community college where I could get an Associate Degree in Nursing, for which I'd have to study for 2 years and then be eligible to take the state license exam OR should I apply to Master program (accelerated program for people with Undergraduate in non-nursing program). The latter is a 16-18 month program and after 11 months of study I'm eligible to take the state license exam.
I'd really appreciate if you could please guide me towards the right option for me. Any insights on what schools would be best with your answer would help helpful, and every bit of information would be highly appreciated.
At first I was thinking about going the ADN route and two shcools at came to my mind were LAGCC and Cayuga Community College. I'm from Lenox Hill, Upper East Side so was inclining more towards LAGCC. I'm gonna take a look at Genesee Comm. College.
Thank You for your valuable insight. I will surely look into what you've talked about.
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Hi Winry,
At first I was thinking about going the ADN route and two shcools at came to my mind were LAGCC and Cayuga Community College. I'm from Lenox Hill, Upper East Side so was inclining more towards LAGCC. I'm gonna take a look at Genesee Comm. College.
Thank You for your valuable insight. I will surely look into what you've talked about.
I hope you do great! Good Luck to you!