Accelerated nursing programs VS. 2 and 4 year degree programs.

elkpark · Nov 13, 2009

( I noticed male nursing jobs are quite needed and popular)

Umm, there's no such thing as "male nursing jobs" -- that kind of discrimination is illegal. There are nursing jobs, and males and females are equally welcome to apply.

The bad economy has effected nursing along with nearly every other occupation -- new grads are having a very hard time finding work, as you can see from looking around this site. However, that may well change in a year.

02nurse · Nov 13, 2009

Hello dont think the above reply really answered the question. But I know what you mean by "male nurse jobs". I am a male nurse. Although there are no "male jobs" i do think "some" employers prefer to hire males. I also notice that i tend to get a little better treatment than female nurses. Do I think it fair?...No but ill take it! I think your husband has an excellent opprotunity to go to an accelerated program. Why spend 3-4 yrs for another bachelors when they make the same $$ as those with an ASN or less. If your husband wants to later become a Nurse Prsctitioner then he will need a BSN. But if not the the acclerted degee would be just fine. Also if he choses to futher his Nursing education, he still could go get a BSN later if he choses too. I would go with the accerated program. Start working and get the $$ and experience now.

KateBSNRN · Nov 15, 2009

Thank you 02nurse for helping me and answering my question correctly. And I also noticed you had less than 1 years nursing experience yet you answered appropriately to the question being asked. AMAZING! Thank you again for your help.

daaron · Dec 13, 2009

Why spend 3-4 yrs for another bachelors when they make the same $$ as those with an ASN or less. If your husband wants to later become a Nurse Prsctitioner then he will need a BSN. But if not the the acclerted degee would be just fine. Also if he choses to futher his Nursing education, he still could go get a BSN later if he choses too. I would go with the accerated program. Start working and get the $$ and experience now.

No offense to your comments... honestly... But a large majority of the accelerated nursing programs out there are actually BSN programs. These programs are very competitive; however, to sort of answer your question, I fully believe that a male has better odds of being accepted into many of these programs. Still just being honest, like it or not, nursing is one of the only professional fields where men are considered a minority. Discrimination or not, men often have an upper hand as a result. I also believe that this applies in the job market. Now I don't want anyone to get their undies bunched about what I am about to say, but... There are a ton of managers out there who would love to have a little testosterone working on their floors. Also, men are very nice to have around for transferring certain clients.

Again, I really hope this doesn't offend anyone, but you asked the question and I am being completely honest :)

llg, PhD, RN · Dec 13, 2009

As for the "accellerated" versus programs of a regular length question ... it really depends on the quality and reputation of the particular school. For example, we have an accelllerated program in my region that has gotten itself a bad reputation as to the quality of its program. Those graduates are limited in their job options.

Also, if you browse this website, you will see that many hospitals are preferring to hire BSN grads these days. So, the type of program (ADN or BSN) might make a difference, depending on the preferences of the employers in your region.

KateBSNRN · Dec 22, 2009

...my husband already has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He is taking his nursing prerquisites now for the program(A & P I & II, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND BIOLOGY) and will be applying for a 12 month accelerated nursing program. After the 12 months, he will graduate with a BS in nursing. My question is...what exactly does this mean? does that mean he can work on a unit and that's it? Can he go back for his MSN from here or no? I'm confused because some people say yes, others say he'll have to go back to school for his BSN. but then again it depends on the accelerated program you enter right??

daaron · Dec 22, 2009

...my husband already has a bachelor's degree in criminal justice. He is taking his nursing prerquisites now for the program(A & P I & II, CHEMISTRY, MICROBIOLOGY, AND BIOLOGY) and will be applying for a 12 month accelerated nursing program. After the 12 months, he will graduate with a BS in nursing. My question is...what exactly does this mean? does that mean he can work on a unit and that's it? Can he go back for his MSN from here or no? I'm confused because some people say yes, others say he'll have to go back to school for his BSN. but then again it depends on the accelerated program you enter right??

If he is graduating with a BS in nursing, then he will have his BSN. He can work on a unit, he can be hired for nurse management, and yes he can continue his education from there. Many MSN programs require the BSN, and there are others that will accept an ASN who also holds another non-nursing bachelor degree. With his BSN however, your husband will fulfill the education requirements for all MSN level programs...remember though that the different programs all have their different requirements as far as actual nursing experience goes. Which 12 month program is he applying for, if you don't mind me asking?

KateBSNRN · Dec 23, 2009

He's applying to SUNY Stonybrook. 12 month program that he will finish with a BS in nursing. So from there, he can go back for his MSN? That's pretty cool. He obviously want to get experience first. I am just not sure on cost of this program? Does anyone know?