Switching Careers Into Nursing: Reality Check
Career changers entering nursing, what to expect, what gets harder with age.
Career change to nursing is common (~30% of new grads are second-career). Specific challenges.
Advantages
Life experience. Maturity. Often clearer 'why nursing.' Adult learning skills.
Challenges
Income drop during school. Family obligations. Physical demands (12-hour shifts on feet). Younger peers.
Best path
ABSN if you have a degree. Direct-entry MSN if you want APRN role.
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