Areas to use my BSN other than bedside nursing?

That's the way I did it.

I really have to disagree with SOME of what Dave said. First, there still are diploma schools out there in many states. (I teach in one). But yes, there are far more ADN programs. Both ADN and BSN ...

Have you looked into maybe smaller but highly recommended schools? For example, Loma Linda University, although private SDA, has a wonderful nursing program. And UCSD is not a "party schoo...

I would also say yes, get your master's degree and go from there. It will be tough, don't kid youself, and very expensive...so be sure this is what you want before you even begin.

There is no degree in psychology with social work - these are two different though related fields. Also there is a difference between psychology and psychiatry (requires a medical degree). Each o...

It is true about not qualifying for the Pell Grant for a second Bachelors degree. I know from personal experience and talking to the financial aid office at a local community college. However, ther...

What you're feeling is TOTALLY normal. And yes, you are absorbing more than you think. You learn a TON of information in nursing school, way more than you will ever truly need in practice once...

As has already been expressed, the normal starting salary is comparable. A problem in nursing has always been salary compression. If you get a job and like it, you will work in that job but your...