[snowflake07]

Just graduated last weekend magna cum laude, degree Kinesiology
but change of mind, now want to go to nursing school,
figured that out after 4 yrs ....

anyway should I go to community college for an Assoc. nursing or to university for BSN

ultimate goal = CRNA

[aerorunner80]

Check into your local programs. See if your school has an accelerated BSN program for people that already have a bachelors degree.

[destined2bCRNA]

BSN. That way you can always do something more in the future if you want to. Most of the time if you already have a Bachelors (or 2 solid years of college), you can complete a BSN in the same amount of time- or less than an ADN. So why not go for the bang?!

[veronica77]

Originally Posted by snowflake07

Just graduated last weekend magna cum laude, degree Kinesiology
but change of mind, now want to go to nursing school,
figured that out after 4 yrs ....

anyway should I go to community college for an Assoc. nursing or to university for BSN

ultimate goal = CRNA

I think it deppends on your personal situation. I have a BS in Psychology and thought about the same thing but considering I have two small kids the Assoc. works for me better now. Even though I want to get my BSN and a masters I'm not in a rush. I want to be with my kids as long as I can and also the money is an issue right now. Think about your sittuation. You can also get your BS and furhter preparation. It's a matter of what works better for you right now.

[CRNA2BKY]

I would highly recommend an accelerated BSN (ABSN) program. I also want to become a CRNA, and the ABSN program allows me to reach my goals the fastest. You will need a BSN to apply for a masters degree program for the CRNA, so it really doesn't make any sense to get an ASN. Also, you may want to check into "direct-entry" masters degree programs. Just check around and look into different programs. Good luck.

[futurecnmstudent]

There are some schools that have a direct entry master's program for students with a bachelor's in another field.

[Megsd]

If you want to be a CRNA I'd do the accelerated BSN program over a direct-entry MSN program because from my experience, most direct entry MSN programs don't offer a CRNA option, and CRNA schools require (or at least request) a few years of work experience before applying, and the quickest way to do that is an accelerated BSN.

Several of my classmates have kinesiology/exercise science degrees.

[UNFBSN2B]

You already have a degree...you could go either way. Check into the programs available to you, and choose one that works for you.

[analee23]

Like people have previously said, it depends on what you want to do. I was debating about a similar situation and did a traditional BSN program. My reasoning, don't know what the future will hold, wanted to either get an NP or CRNA in the future.

I'm currently very happy I did as there is a good chance my husband and I will be travelling overseas in the near future, and in order to work outside of the country as an RN, most places require a BSN (traditional). I know there are exceptions out there, but that has been my experience. Just FYI.

Analee

[marilynmom]

I would do the accelerated BSN for sure in your situation, especially if your looking at CRNA. It is very competitive to get into a CRNA program and you don't want to limit yourself, you need a couple years working in ICU setting as well.

You just spend 4 years in school, you can get your ABSN in like 18 months.