Questions to ask yourself BEFORE nursing school

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Getting into nursing school and other premedical facets can take years of planning and mental preparation, especially when money and time are major cofactors to its success. Currently, I am processing and playing around with different ideas of applying for different masters programs after completing nursing school. The two masters programs that I am heavily considering are NP and PA programs. For me to be able to choose between these two programs it will take a lot of planning and determination.
But if you're reading this blog you're probably here for input or a perspective on receiving a Bachelor's in Nursing. Financial planning is one of the largest concerns when planning for any stent of school, but advice for that would be depending on the school. Get in touch with their financial aid offices, etc.
This advice concerns the emotional and mental aspects of the decision. I've compiled some questions from myself and the internet that might be helpful reviewing before making the decision... food for thought more or less.
1. What nursing field do you want to specialize in?
This is an important question, but there's one thing to recognize. Although you might have a great understanding of what specialization you want to go into prior to nursing school... there's a good possibility of it changing throughout school based on what you experience.
2. Do you intend on getting a masters?
3. Do you want to go to nursing school online or in person? 
I personally think that online nursing school defeats the purpose. While a majority of my program has been online, my nursing courses will not be online. It's totally great to get your prereq's done online, but the hands-on aspects needs to be completed in person!
4. Do you genuinely think you can handle the workload?
5. Can you handle the pressure?
6. Could you handle your patient dying?
7. Do you really understand what nurses do?

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