Already have BA in non nursing major, should I go to BSN or ASN?

Faeriewand, ASN, RN · Jul 3, 2008

Can you please list your city? You have no information beside your name like your location or age etc. This way people would be able to help you :)

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Jul 3, 2008

It all depends on you and how quick you want to finish....I already hold a Bachelors degree, and I'm doing the LVN-RN route because it's what's best for me at this time in my life....I have small children, but if you don't, then you might be able to do the ABSN....I have limitations because I have my small kids, but I'm going to finish....Good Luck!

allnurses Guide · Jul 3, 2008

It all depends on you and how quick you want to finish....I already hold a Bachelors degree, and I'm doing the LVN-RN route because it's what's best for me at this time in my life....I have small children, but if you don't, then you might be able to do the ABSN....I have limitations because I have my small kids, but I'm going to finish....Good Luck!

You can do it.

I attended a 12 month LVN program and it was hard.

I took pre requisites over time and then the second year of an AD program was fun! The hardest part was working four 8 hour night shifts a week.

Then I took three years to finish my BSN in a self paced program.

Once you are licensed as a registered nurse there are many choices for a BSN.

For thoswe with a BS or BA degree an accellerated BSN is fastest but I'm told it is really tough. It's almost impossible to work. Hard to find time for family even without a job.

namaste_melissa · Jul 3, 2008

Have you ever heard about Vanderbilt University's Bridge Program?

I am finishing my pre-specialty year (3 rather grueling semesters), and I hope to sit for the NCLEX-RN this fall and continue another 3 semesters for my specialty year. After 6 semesters (in 2 calendar years), I will go from having a non-nursing BS to being a nurse practitioner! :yeah:

You should check it out...

http://www.nursing.vanderbilt.edu/

WDWpixieRN, RN · Jul 6, 2008

I have a BS in Business and wanted to get my RN. I debated the ADN v. (accelerated) BSN route. I wasn't sure if I was going to need to work or not while in school. I discussed it with a friend who's been a nurse for 25+ years who's there in CA.

She told me, "Do it the cheapest, easiest, quickest route you can."

So, I did. I finished an ADN program this May after taking 2+ years to do prereqs part-time. I was fortunate that I did not end up having to work much after all. I still worked hard, but I had a summer off and was able to still spend some quality time with my family. I went to a great school and feel well-prepared.

The only downside is that now I will have to continue taking classes in the future for my BSN while working. Additionally, for some specialized areas of the hospitals, BSNs are often looked at first over ADN grads. Minor detail unless you absolutely refuse to consider med/surg as a valuable alternative for your first year or so of experience as a new grad!

allnurses Guide · Jul 6, 2008

:ancong!: wdwpixie!

chilibean · Jul 12, 2008

I graduated in 2004 in Liberal studies and I am now going for my ASN. I chose to go the ASN route because it was more cost effective for me. I can't afford to put myself through another bachelor's program right now. I also have a 6 year old son and I work full time. If you can get into a BSN program and that fits into your life right now then go for it however an ASN program is just as good.

Skysail · Jul 12, 2008

Hi Namaste_Melissa,

Are you located in California? I don't see that school, Vanderbilt, on BON website, http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/apprograms.shtml .. and it looks like they're located in Tennessee. Are you going to practice there?

namaste_melissa · Jul 12, 2008

yes...Vanderbilt is in Nashville, TN.