BA degree in Psychology but want to get into Nursing

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Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here so forgive me if this is the wrong section to post this.

I have a foreign BA degree in Psychology which is accredited in the United States. I'd like to get into Nursing but don't know where to start! I'd prefer online classes, is this possible? Also, do I have to start from 'zero?'

Thank you in advance!

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Hi everyone! This is my first time posting here so forgive me if this is the wrong section to post this.

I have a foreign BA degree in Psychology which is accredited in the United States. I'd like to get into Nursing but don't know where to start! I'd prefer online classes, is this possible? Also, do I have to start from 'zero?'

Thank you in advance!

It's not possible to get an initial nursing degree online. As for requirements, you should check out a few programs you may be interested in and see what their requirements are. Most have lots of information available on the internet.

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Its possible that some of your credits will transfer over from your original degree. But you will still most likely have to take all the science classes. You can complete most of your prerequisites online, but you will have to take your nursing classes in person. Is money an issue for you? If not, I suggest applying to an ABSN program.

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Hi there.did you start your application yet? We're on the same situation where my degree is outside the US. Did they credit some of your subjects?how are you planning to take the nursing prereq?

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Hi.do you have an experience where this instance happen?im planning to visit a university that offers absn and see a career advisor. Im lost on how to take the nursing prereq as i want to take them on community collge first before doing absn route.any advice?

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What you need to look for is a university with a 2nd Degree BSN program. This is designed for those with a previous bachelors, and gives them credit for the bachelor portion of a BSN (meaning History, Math, English, Liberal Arts, etc). I pursued this route with great efficiency, requiring only one semester of pre-reqs to apply. My program even had separate slots in the program for 2nd Degree students, so I was accepted after my first application.

Once you find a few 2nd degree programs, get in contact with each admissions office and have them look at your current degree. Each school will have a slightly different view on entrance requirements, meaning your current degree may be acceptable to one school but not the next. If you start making calls tomorrow, you should start receiving concrete answers by next week.

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Hi everyone, so sorry for the super late reply. I posted this, work got in the way and I completely forgot.

Thank you so much for the replies and the great advice. I'm in Los Angeles so looking into schools near me. West Coast University sounds great but I'm more interested in Charles Drew University. I'm interested in the Entry Level Master's Program. Do you think this is a good idea? Thank you so much again.

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