I'm applying for a few positions at the organ donation service in my area, and one posting (organ procurement) says it requires a minimum of an associates degree in life science. I have a BSN. Is a degree in nursing considered a life science? I don't want to apply for a job that I am obviously not qualified for. Thanks!

I'd guess that they would deem you overqualified with a BSN. It can't hurt to apply, so if the position interests you, go for it.

However, you might want to consider explaining why you want this position and not a nursing position in your cover letter.

I'd guess that they would deem you overqualified with a BSN. It can't hurt to apply, so if the position interests you, go for it.

However, you might want to consider explaining why you want this position and not a nursing position in your cover letter.

the application did not ask for a cover letter, but I do have a very personal interest in organ donation so if they ask I will definitely let them know! thanks for the response!

I don't consider a BSN life science in the academic sense. Usually life science is biology, micro, biochem, chemistry, zoology, botany etc.

While nursing is definitely science it is usually in a department of it's own for a reason but it doesn't hurt to apply. I know a lot of nurses who work for organ donation/procurement organizations.

Yes.

Of course, without a well-run organ procurement system, we'd be in the death science business even more.

The OPO didn't have any RN position postings I take it? (Just guessing because you're inquiring after a non-RN position.) My initial thought was you're probably overqualified, although it wouldn't hurt to apply and maybe get your foot in the door

The OPO didn't have any RN position postings I take it? (Just guessing because you're inquiring after a non-RN position.) My initial thought was you're probably overqualified, although it wouldn't hurt to apply and maybe get your foot in the door

Yes, overqualified. This means the OP won't be seeing RN money. I would wait till a specific RN slot appears, they exist as they rule out (or give the OK) our patients on ventilators for organ donation every day.

the application did not ask for a cover letter, but I do have a very personal interest in organ donation so if they ask I will definitely let them know! thanks for the response!

Always, always, always write a cover letter. Otherwise you are just a list of jobs and degrees.

Always, always, always write a cover letter. Otherwise you are just a list of jobs and degrees.

What I meant when I said that it didn't ask for a cover letter is that there was no where for me to submit one on the online app, haha.

Also, I did apply for a nursing position with them as well as a part time pheresis nurse. They do organ procurement as well as offering blood donation services.

I was also told by a college classmate of mine that used to do organ procurement for this organization (he had military background that made him qualified for this position) that they do make decent money, but I have no first hand experience obviously. The only thing that seems bad about this position is the 24 hour on call requirement. I do have personal connections to organ donation (someone very close to me had a transplant when I was only 3 weeks old. Said transplant allowed this person to live until I was 7 so I was able to have some time and memories of them. Without it, they would not have made it to my 2nd birthday.) so it is something that I am very passionate about.

Plus, I'm pretty sure I'd make more than my 11 dollar an hour grocery store job that I have a hard time getting more than 10 hours at a week! Either way, I am very excited about this posting. Thanks for all your responses!