[thelittleone]

I'm 28, graduated from Auburn in 2004 with degree in Health Promotion. I have been working as a customer service associate at a medical insurance company for 2 1/2 years and am itching to get back to school.
I have been thinking about a career in nursing since I graduated with the other degree. I started to go back to Auburn immediately after graduating and just do it. But I decided to think about it for a few years and if I still wanted to do it then I would. So....now I'm ready.
What's better the AD from Jeff State, maybe Lawson or do I just bite the bullet and go for the BSN. Does it matter?
I have scanned the threads and noticed that Jeff State is not getting favorable reviews. Any insight would be appreciated.
What about the BSN at JSU? Any thoughts?

[melsman1904]

Personally, I would go for the BSN since you probably already have most if not all the pre-reqs based on your major.

[Atl_John]

Hey,
War Eagle. I think we have/had similar situations. I graduated from AU in 03 with a BS in International Business and I too felt that I had made a mistake. I ended up going back to Auburn for their Accelerated program in nursing in 06 and just graduated this past December. As an accelerated student you get your BSN in 4 semesters. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the program. At first I wasn't impressed to be honest But now that I am out and working in a SICU I can tell you I was very very well prepared for being a nurse. Not only have I felt that I was well prepared for work, I have also started working on my Acute Care nurse Practitioner program up here in BHAM at UAB and can tell you that AU's program has also prepared me very well for Graduate studies. Having graduated from AU wil also give you an advantage getting into AU. They like to have a large variety of students. We had graduates in everything from excercise science to business and biology. Plus you get to stay at AU. If you would like to ask more questions you can PM me. Just put in the subject Auburn Nursing or something like that. Hope that Helps

John

[thelittleone]

Originally Posted by Atl_John

Hey,
War Eagle. I think we have/had similar situations. I graduated from AU in 03 with a BS in International Business and I too felt that I had made a mistake. I ended up going back to Auburn for their Accelerated program in nursing in 06 and just graduated this past December. As an accelerated student you get your BSN in 4 semesters. I would HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend the program. At first I wasn't impressed to be honest But now that I am out and working in a SICU I can tell you I was very very well prepared for being a nurse. Not only have I felt that I was well prepared for work, I have also started working on my Acute Care nurse Practitioner program up here in BHAM at UAB and can tell you that AU's program has also prepared me very well for Graduate studies. Having graduated from AU wil also give you an advantage getting into AU. They like to have a large variety of students. We had graduates in everything from excercise science to business and biology. Plus you get to stay at AU. If you would like to ask more questions you can PM me. Just put in the subject Auburn Nursing or something like that. Hope that Helps

John

VERY helpful, thank you. I will be emailing you soon. I have several questions.

[palee]

First off, Roll Tide!!!

Seriously, though...I second the recommendation to go for your accelerated BSN degree. I graduated from Bama in 2001 and am just now finishing up a 2nd degree program at U of Louisville in KY. The program itself is only 15 mos. long and I will be awarded a complete 2nd BS when I graduate Aug. 9th. Not all places will pay you more to have a BSN, but the schooling may end up being SHORTER for you that way than with an ADN & employers have all told me that they hiring 2nd degree students. You're also all set to move on and get a Master's or Doctorate if you should so choose.

Good luck to you!!!

[gijoe_169]

You could probably start right in an upper level BSN program or do a bridge program of some sort. Definitely BSN. I can put you in touch with some people at the University of Alabama Capstone College of Nursing if you want to talk to someone.

[thelittleone]

I appreciate your responses. You guys helped me make up my mind. THANK YOU!!!!