Are accelerated programs fair?

also i dont think a say- history major? could just saunter in one day and take an accelerated class as they wuld not have the right curriculum behind them right?...... - if i am wrong please correct me

You're right...sort of. In my accel program, we have all types of majors, but most are science related in some way. My program is specifically a 2nd degree program, so everyone in our program is 22 or older, and has a first bachelors in something. Many still had to go back and take some prerequisites first. But one other thing I need to slightly correct you on....our program does not require any sort of nursing background. The 12 month program give us all the nursing classes, assuming we're starting from scratch. However, everything else must have been completed before starting the program and even then it is a huge amount crammed into a seemingly very short period of time.

I'm glad I'm doing it, but I advise anyone considering it to think it through very carefully first.

accelerated programs are for people who complete a bachelors degree. it is assumed that if you've got you b.a. then you'll be able to handle the massive study load. i don't think i could do it just out of hs or even just after junior college. it's great if you want to bachelors degrees or are doing a direct entry masters.

You're right...sort of. In my accel program, we have all types of majors, but most are science related in some way. My program is specifically a 2nd degree program, so everyone in our program is 22 or older, and has a first bachelors in something. Many still had to go back and take some prerequisites first. But one other thing I need to slightly correct you on....our program does not require any sort of nursing background. The 12 month program give us all the nursing classes, assuming we're starting from scratch. However, everything else must have been completed before starting the program and even then it is a huge amount crammed into a seemingly very short period of time.

I'm glad I'm doing it, but I advise anyone considering it to think it through very carefully first.

thanks for teh clarrification :) ive often thought of going on for BSn and just dont have time or money - but thought thisprogram was interesting- dont recall anything like it way back when :) many blessings

Many of the accelerated programs remind me so much of the old "Diploma" program. It's intense and difficult. The student nurses I know that are going to them seem to be stressed, have a good knowledge base and seem to be having some major clinical time. I'm not sure about the "fair" part or your question. I think it all depends on what you want in your education. In my opinion many of the extra work that many "traditional" BSN prog's out there have are just money makers for the university. The classes do nothing to make you a better nurse. However if you go on for your masters etc... those extra classes you take may save you time in a long run. It's not about fair , it's about choices.