Thanks Mother Goose,

Thats pretty much the thought process at the moment. I have been to the uni open days and spoken to heaps of ppl already and thats why I am facing these dilemma's. Becuase even though they 'say' they take you on life experience, when I get to speak to them face to face, they change their story which is very annoying. I mean I am sure ppl have gotten in before based on those reasons, I just would rather be more prepared when going in y/k?
If I do the DIV 2 (cert IV) course then the nursing degree should only take me 2 years instead of 3 and then its just a year or so of mid on top. So it's not too bad. I am pretty sure I can do it that way happily. I have looked into all the different options, its just making the decision thats hard.
To be honest I would rather do it the long way and give myself the best chance at getting in rather than hoping for the best and spending time and money on applications and exams and missing out. Which I may or may not...but it doesnt hurt to be super qualified right lol.
I am only 26 (27 when I begin study) so I have a few years up my sleeve I guess.

Thanks for allowing me to vent here and for the advice.