associates or bachelors?

MikeyJ, RN · May 28, 2008

It will depend on which positions you are applying for when you choose to move up the ladder and apply for nursing promotions. The "benefits" of having a BSN is that there are research and management classes that some management positions require. I don't know if a bachelors degree in another field would do much good when moving up the ladder.

Furthermore, I am not sure how it would work if you decided to pursue your MSN without a BSN first. There are many ADN to MSN programs, but I don't think a traditional MSN (or Ph.D. / DNP) program would accept you without a BSN. But again it will depend on the program.

Edit: I forgot to add something -- Nevada State College (NSC) has an accelerated 12-month BSN program for students with previous bachelor degrees. Perhaps that is something you want to look at.

napahills · May 28, 2008

I looked into the accelerated program, and it would take me longer than the associates. I would need to take a few more pre req's--2 chemistry classes. It also requires a B average on the science courses, and I have a few C+'s in there....so I'd need to retake those. I'll look into it again though. Thanks :)

femflores1 · Jun 19, 2008

i looked into the accelerated program, and it would take me longer than the associates. i would need to take a few more pre req's--2 chemistry classes. it also requires a b average on the science courses, and i have a few c+'s in there....so i'd need to retake those. i'll look into it again though. thanks :)

you might also want to look into touro, they too have a bsn fast track for students who attain a bachelors... they will also accept your c+'s. check it out and keep us posted to what you decide...!