About BSN

[cute-1]

Hello.I have been trying my butt off to get accepted to an A.D.N. program with no luck so since I might have to wait a few years I figured that I might as well just go straight for the B.S.N. because those programs are easier to get into around here.I have a few questions.

I have about 60 various credit hours so,let's assume that most of them are accepted...then would I be a 2nd or 3rd year Nursing student?...I mean I know that with another major I would have most of the general ed classes done,but I don't know if the BSN program is General ed for the first 2 years.

Can BSN programs be done in 3 years or is it structured all together like the ADN program?

Also,Once I pass year 3 in a BSN program would I be able to take the LPN test? You know, like how the in the ADN program they can take it after year 1.

Thanks guys.

[Jolie, BSN]

You are right that you may be able to finish a BSN program sooner than an ADN program with a waiting list.

I suggest that you contact BSN programs in your area and ask for an appointment to evaluate your transcripts and find out where you stand in their admissions process. You will then know which pre-requisites you still need to take, and how long it will be before you can realistically expect to start your nursing courses and earn your degree.

Assuming that you have met all pre-requisites, the actual nursing portion of most BSN programs is between 2-3 years in length.

[jjjoy, LPN]

Same advice as above. There isn't a set structure for all BSN programs (or ADN programs either) so for specific questions like that you need to inquire at each program that you're interested in to find out.

My BSN program admitted all students as 3rd year students and it was two years to graduation from there. All pre-req and general ed requirements had to be completed before entering the program.

[Jules A, MSN]

I also agree and you will be very surprised at how different their requirements can be. Shop around and find the one that works best for you. Good luck!

[tothepointeLVN, LVN]

It's surprising to me how much BSN varies. Some are 2 years of preqs and general ed plus 2 years of nursing while others are the ADN which is prereqs plus 2 years of nursing plus 2 more years of classes after that for the RN-BSN type completion program.

[cute-1]

Thanks everyone.I don't know why I didn't think to do this sooner.I talked to a couple of schools and two of them said that I have the necessary classes to enroll I just have to work out my financial situation.