Already have a BS in Psych

LanaBanana · Mar 27, 2006

You need to check with the college you plan to attend. Each school has different requirements for pre-reqs. However, most have a 5-10 year cap on the sciences. Those should be the only ones that have a time-frame. If you don't remember much from them you should probably take them again anyway because you'll need the anatomy info. A lot of schools offer accelerated BSN programs for students with a bachelors in another field, and most of those can be completed in 16-18 months or something like that. I think the school I'm looking at also has a masters program you can go directly into as well, but you still need those same pre-reqs. Just call up the schools you're interested in and get all the info. Good luck!

Fun2, BSN, RN · Mar 28, 2006

Yes, many schools have a time-limit on the sciences.

Also, some schools offer an accelerated program for those who already have a bachelor's degree.

Research the different schools and programs in your area, and talk to the school advisers.

Good luck!

allthingsbright · Mar 29, 2006

Definitely look into the accelarated BSN programs-they last about 1-1.5 yrs full time and give you a Nursing degree--but you have to have the pre-reqs done in order to apply to most programs(you will very likely have to retake sciences and add new sciences and math, etc.). GL!

(PS I worked on my BS in psyche (got three years into it) and still had many pre-reqs to take including Micro, A&P, Algebra, and Chem to name a few).

tofutti · Mar 30, 2006

I agree with the previous poster that it just depends on the schools you're applying to. I have a psych degree from 1988. The nursing programs nearby would accept old writing and general ed type classes, but wanted the math and sciences to be current.

So I retook A & P and some math, then also completed a bunch of other courses...14 in all...just to qualify to apply for an ADN program. I am sooo ready to go!

Good luck to you in your journey.

Tofutti