Anyone in Dallas-Texas looking for nursing as a second degree??

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Hi,

I have a bachelor degree in Hospitality Management and I am working in some Resort right now, but I am considering to go back to shool to get a RN degree, which one is the fastest way to go and where? I am a female 30 years old and I want to be a mom soon so I do not want to spend to much time in school.Maybe we can help each other.Thanks

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Specializes in Education, FP, LNC, Forensics, ED, OB.

hello, polska. per your pm i moved your thread to the texas forum.

good luck with your decision regarding your nursing career.

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nobody in my situation?? :o

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Specializes in L&D, OB Triage.

hello!

I just finished applying to the Accelerated BSN program at TCU. You will get your RN/BSN in 15 months. That's about the fastet thing I can think of, lol. Go to www.hsn.tcu.edu I hope this helps, let me know what you think, and i'll try to remember to post if I get in!

sarah

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Specializes in ICU, ER, HH, NICU, now FNP.

There have been rumors of TWU starting a similar program but so far it's just rumor - you might call the Parkland campus and ask. TCU is the only program in operation that I know of.

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Hi Polska! I am also changing careers and going into nursing. There are 3 different area schools to choose from. All being 2 year ADN programs. 1) El Centro in Dallas 2) Brookhaven in Carrollton 3) Collin County Community College in McKinney.

I am planning to apply in the Fall of 2007 after I retake some pre-reqs that I didn't do well on with my first degree (Graphic Design). I will be 30 this year and am married and have a two year old. I'm giving myself 3 years to get my prereqs and non-nursing classes completed and also to pay off my credit card debt and auto loans. Then maybe I can afford to go back to school.

Good luck to you!

~Bridget

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Prenursekirk,

I want to ask you a question, why don't you go for a BSN? since you have already a bachelor degree I think it is better to go for a BSN in any local university, well this is only my opinion. Good luck

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Polska, I actually only have an AAS in Design not a Bachelors.I've taken most the prereqs but got B's and C's - so I am retaking for hopefully A's. Thanks for the advice anyway!

~Bridget

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Hi Polska,

I too am in the Dallas area and am interested in pursuing a second degree in nursing. I have a BS in Biology and have looked at several of the programs in DFW. I am actually a new mom, but would like to have another child within a few years and kinda like you, I am interested in getting a degree in nursing and my career started as soon as possible. That's why I decided that an ADN program would be best for my situation because of time and financial situation. Also, if u are interested in furthering your studies and pursuing an MSN later, I found out that if you already have a Bachelor's degree and are an RN, you may do so at Baylor's nursing school in Dallas. I plan to apply to El Centro's ADN program in Dallas and Collin County Community College's program in Mckinney for Spring 2007. However, as a previous poster mentioned, if you already have a bachelor's and don't want to go the Associates degree route there is the accelerated BSN program at TCU which may require you to take more pre-reqs (than an ADN program) if you don't already have them. But it all depends on your particular situation. Good luck in whatever you do!

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Specializes in L&D.

Here is another option:

www.eline.tamucc.edu

There is a BSN and ADN option. This is not an accelarated program, but it is self-paced.

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Thanks to everybody for all the advices. Keep in touch

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Anybody else??

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