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I have been a nurse for 37 years...since before dirt... and I have seen many people who have changed careers and decided to become nurses. It is a wonderful option with so many different types of nursing to choose from. I myself went back to school at age 55 and completed my BSN through a program that my hospital sponsored. Everything was paid for!
There are also some programs out there and I know Indianapolis has 2 of them that are specifically for someone who has a bachelor's degree in a different field, and you are able to earn a BSN in 18 months. It is a very intense program and difficult to work more than a few hours a week while you take it but wow what a way to go!
My daughter-in-law is currently enrolled in a community college ASN program and will complete her RN in 2 years. It really takes about 3 because they require all the prereq's be done first and it is very competetive to get into, usually requiring at least a 3.5 or better GPA. Once she starts working as an RN then the hospital will pay for her to get her BSN. Oh, and she is working nights as a unit secretary and the hospital is helping pay for her ASN. She had 3 years of college in a chemistry major and then dropped out to work for a while. Now at 27, she knows what she wants and is going after it.
I agree that nursing has some draw backs, mainly nights, weekends and holidays, but it has really served me well as a career I am proud to have.
Please PM me if you have any questions. I love my career and hope that you will find it a long and satisfying one, too.
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