Andre Said:

Whats the fastest way to further my nursing career?

We Answered:

You need your BSN before you can go for your NP. You could try looking into accelerated BSN programs. They're designed for people who already have a bachelors and you would be at an advantage since you have a biology degree.

Sheila Said:

Does a nursing career provide good flexibility for a married working mother?

We Answered:

I'm am not a nurse but I work with nurses. Nursing shifts are usually 12 hours shifts in the hospitals. You typically do three 12 hour shifts then take 4 days off. When you first start off as a nurse you will probably be doing night shifts. You can also be nurse in a psych unit, or nursing home, etc. These hours are the normal 8 or 10 hour shifts.

I tried to get into nursing school. It is hard to get in. I gave up after 3 years. But if you are determined you can get in. From the people I've talked to who have been in nursing school. It is hell. Most if not all nursing programs ask that you do not work at all for the 2 years or that you work 1 or two days a week at most or that your work hours or flexible. You will need to study everyday and be good at memorizing vast amounts of information.