Going for an ABSN Program
29, unmarried, no children, homeowner, for context.
A little backstory: went to school for business because I figured it would allow me to choose from many paths, have my MBA as well. worked in corporate America in management consulting for 5+ years, that was the job I landed right after school. Laid off in December of 2025, got a job in hospitality management for a “brain break” from consulting. It’s way too taxing for the low salary (low in comparison to what my salary was in consulting). I’m at a point now where I really can choose a different path. I figured, what better time than the present.
I’ve been exploring becoming a doula for years, it’s always been on my list of things I could see myself doing. I think women’s bodies are incredible, I’ve always been drawn to learning more about maternal health, labor, postpartum, newborn care, etc.
I shied away from anything health related as an undergraduate student because of how much I told myself I was terrible at math and science. I’m at a place now where I’m older, feeling more confident in my abilities, and interested in going all the way, going back to school to become an RN and hopefully land a position in a L&D unit. Of course, this won’t be easy/guaranteed and I fully understand that.
I guess I just would love to hear some guidance, stories, etc from anyone who went back to school for nursing as their second degree. I plan to start prerequisites at the end of this month, and start the ABSN program next fall.
Feel free to include info on how you financed it. I will have to relocate about 1.5 hours away to attend this particular program.
Thank you!!