Last September I decided that I want to be a nurse. I'm a 2007 college grad from a good university with good GPA, but I'm worried that with the huge influx of applicants that I simply won't make the cut for a lot of BSN programs - the two where I live have always been very competitive, and I'm sure they will become even more so in the next few cycles. This is kind of freaking me out.
I'm in the process of taking prereq's at our community college, which offers an associates degree in Nursing, and this I'm considering. As someone who's already been to a four year college, does anyone know what is the major difference between an ASN and a second degree BSN? I've already taken English, calculus, lots of social studies, and so on, so is there any difference at all? It's important for me to get the best education I can so I can be a great nurse, and if the curricula are substantially the same an ASN program would be tempting.
I would probably do an ASN to BSN program at my alma mater before I go to graduate school.
Yup..I will be a RN just like anyone else. We take different roads to get there..but we all sit for the SAME NCLEX. The only way someone will know that I have a diploma will be when they ask.
I'll still have a BA..just not in nursing. So I would be LovelyMo79, RN, BA
That's pretty good Lovely. I had actually searched for diploma programs in my area and couldn't find any. That's awsome that you have that option thought.
I'm not even sure if I'm going to do the BSN to be honest. I'm still taking the pre-reqs that would allow me to begin a program as soon as I complete my ASN, but really and truly, I'm looking into a bridge program that will allow me to go from my associates straight into a master's (only because I have a BS in another discipline of course). I actually plan on requesting a meeting with the Assistant Director of program to see if I'm a competitive candidate. If he/she gives me the green light, I plan to skip the whole BSN altogether and save myself the time and money. Right now, the BSN is on a "as needed" basis contingent upon what I learn from the meeting.
If you already have your degree why not skip both and look at an accelerated Masters Program..if you have one in your area of course. If you want to only just be a RN then your options are open, but if you want your NP or something else, then look at accelerated masters, that is the route I am taking. Save a lot of years and time now, then having to do it later..some states too BSN, MSN get paid more than ASN/ADN out of school
Right now, the BSN is on a "as needed" basis contingent upon what I learn from the meeting.
Yeah..it really is. I think we have an advantage since we already have our BA/S's..even though they may not be in nursing..they are definitely still an advantage.
I'm pretty lucky to have many options. I think it all depends on what's best for YOU. I have to work..even if it's a part-time..even though my mama said she'll help me with my bills..and I might move in with my dad..I still need to work..and Accelerated BSN or MSN programs are NOT for me.
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Yup..I will be a RN just like anyone else. We take different roads to get there..but we all sit for the SAME NCLEX. The only way someone will know that I have a diploma will be when they ask.
I'll still have a BA..just not in nursing. So I would be LovelyMo79, RN, BA