accelerated program or not?

[macizu, BSN, RN]

Hello all,

I was wondering if I could get some advice.

I already have a bachelors of science in political science with a history minor. I am starting my prerequisites on Monday June 2 which includes A&P1, speech, and growth and development.

This leaves me with microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, and A&P2 for fall 08 and the spring 09 semesters. Now I'm looking at getting into a nursing program for the summer or fall of 09.

So my question is do I target the regular 2 year BSN programs or should I look at the accelerated programs?

As always any advice is welcomed.

[kane77]

Hello all,

I was wondering if I could get some advice.

I already have a bachelors of science in political science with a history minor. I am starting my prerequisites on Monday June 2 which includes A&P1, speech, and growth and development.

This leaves me with microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, and A&P2 for fall 08 and the spring 09 semesters. Now I'm looking at getting into a nursing program for the summer or fall of 09.

So my question is do I target the regular 2 year BSN programs or should I look at the accelerated programs?

As always any advice is welcomed.

I highly reccomend looking at the accelerated BSN program since you already have a bachelors degree, I will also look at the direct-entry MSN program. Accelerated BSN programs are an outstanding program for people starting a second career and who already have a bachelors degree. I spoke with a nurse from the CNA(Center for American Nurses) and she encouraged me to apply to accelerated BSN program. I plan to apply to an accelerated BSN before I retire from the military.

[arciedee]

Accelerated programs are great, especially since traditional programs often take longer than two years (the BS program at the university I attend starts nursing courses in the first semester of sophomore year). However, keep in mind that accelerated programs usually suggest that you should not work during that time due to the intensity. For some people this is an issue and traditional programs may better accomodate a work schedule.

Also, as the previous poster mentioned, there are direct-entry master's programs. Some of these prepare students to become NPs/CNSs, others are more generalist programs for clinical nurse leaders, administration, education, etc.

Good luck in your pursuit!

[MotivatedOne]

I would try both. Applying to both types of programs. They also have Direct Entry or Alternate Entry MSN programs, they're also an option.

You could also try getting your ADN, then after maybe a year of nursing experience (making money) you could apply to a RN-BSN or RN-MSN program.

Whatever you decide to do good luck!!!