b.a. in bio - nursing programs and ideas?

antares · Aug 12, 2004

Since your currently in school, I wouldn't recommend that you start your career in nursing with a MSN. To get a MSN would take an additonal three years (one for the BSN, and two for the MSN). You may wish to enter the full-time workforce, if you've not already done so, before 2008.

If you have all the prerequisites--which usually include statistics, psych, developmentals psych, 1-2 chemsitry couses, microbiology, anatomy, physiology--then you should do one of two things.

First, you can do an accelerated BSN, which is what I'll starting in a few weeks. However, as a second baccalareate degree student you won't be eligible for any pell grant.

Second, you can change your major to nursing prior to graduating. If money is a major concern, this is the way to go.

If you're already feeling burned-out with your studies, then I would advise you to take a year off. However, if your feel your ready to get started, go for it.

Good luck.

Megsd, BSN, RN · Aug 12, 2004

I'm in a similar situation as you are, and this is how I'm handling it. I'm graduating in May with my BA in Spanish. I have some prereqs done already (I started as a Bio major), but have roughly a year of prereqs left to do. As soon as I graduate I'm going to take my prereqs at a community college while working to save up some tuition money.

The school I'm aiming for has an accelerated bachelor's program, but it's very much full-time (can't work) and it has several extra prereqs that would take me more time to get finished than the program would save me. So I'm going to do a traditional BSN which will take me 2 years, giving me my license in May/June 2008. I didn't feel comfortable doing a direct-entry MSN program because I'd rather have the experience in the field before choosing a specialty.

Good luck with your last year of your BA!

Meghan

kharpe · Sep 11, 2004

Hello Antares,

I thought your advice about the accelerated program was helpful. I have so many questions about the application process. I have completed all my prereq's that most universities require, unfortunately I don't have the most perfect grades. :uhoh3: I hear that the accelerated programs are more competitive than the traditional, i don't want to get discouraged, but I also want to be realistic with my chances of being accepted. I would really appreciate advice or, to know how the experience is so far. :)

Since your currently in school, I wouldn't recommend that you start your career in nursing with a MSN. To get a MSN would take an additonal three years (one for the BSN, and two for the MSN). You may wish to enter the full-time workforce, if you've not already done so, before 2008.
If you have all the prerequisites--which usually include statistics, psych, developmentals psych, 1-2 chemsitry couses, microbiology, anatomy, physiology--then you should do one of two things.
First, you can do an accelerated BSN, which is what I'll starting in a few weeks. However, as a second baccalareate degree student you won't be eligible for any pell grant.
Second, you can change your major to nursing prior to graduating. If money is a major concern, this is the way to go.
If you're already feeling burned-out with your studies, then I would advise you to take a year off. However, if your feel your ready to get started, go for it.
Good luck.

antares · Sep 12, 2004

Hello Antares,
I thought your advice about the accelerated program was helpful. I have so many questions about the application process. I have completed all my prereq's that most universities require, unfortunately I don't have the most perfect grades. I hear that the accelerated programs are more competitive than the traditional, i don't want to get discouraged, but I also want to be realistic with my chances of being accepted. I would really appreciate advice or, to know how the experience is so far. :)

So far, so good. I have no complaints about the program, it seems manageable and I believe that I made the right decision. I really don't have much to say yet since I'm only two weeks into the program. Please post or PM me your questions and I would be happy to answer them. If you don't mind me asking, what state are you in?

Wendy

kharpe · Sep 13, 2004

Hey Antares,

Thanks for responding. I am currently located in Oklahoma City, Ok. I have been researching many accelerated programs everywhere in the U.S. By the time I am ready to apply, I would like to be in the San Diego area. I will definately keep in touch with you. Good luck!

Kristina

So far, so good. I have no complaints about the program, it seems manageable and I believe that I made the right decision. I really don't have much to say yet since I'm only two weeks into the program. Please post or PM me your questions and I would be happy to answer them. If you don't mind me asking, what state are you in?
Wendy

eymilin, MSN · Nov 15, 2004

thank you so much for your input...