accelerated BSN programs without a degree?

[melhart]

I noticed that some nursing schools have something like a 75-85 credit requirement for admission to a an Accelerated BSN porgram, while the majority require you to have a completed degree prior to admission. As a senior with a lot of credits already, the prospect of either getting a degree in a field I don't plan to work in is not only a waste of time but also money, so these other programs intrigue me and I'm wondering if anyone has a decent list of universities offering the accelerated 1-1.5 year BSNs if you have a lot of credits, even if you don't have the degree.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

I think you'll find that 5 year course 'expiration' is the norm for science & some math. Health science is a very dynamic field with continuous advances, so it makes a lot of sense.

Heck, the one that caught me flatfooted was GRE expiration... had to end up taking that sucker THREE TIMES as I wended my way through post-grad degree progression. Yuck.

[SummitRN, BSN, RN]

Any BSN program is going to want you to have at least 60 credits when you start the program.

Denver School of Nursing has a 21-month (7 quarters) BSN program where you transfer credits in.

How is that accelerated? That is normal for any traditional BSN program.

[melhart]

I think you'll find that 5 year course 'expiration' is the norm for science & some math. Health science is a very dynamic field with continuous advances, so it makes a lot of sense.

Heck, the one that caught me flatfooted was GRE expiration... had to end up taking that sucker THREE TIMES as I wended my way through post-grad degree progression. Yuck.

I don't know about that. math doesn't change and the basic biology stuff you learn doesn't change either for the most part. Your average micro and A&P class hasn't changed much in 10-20+ years since you get the most basic and well understood stuff. The little that does change is usually minor.

[RHill9919]

denver school of nursing, is 2 years