i have a bachelor in biology now i want to become a nurse

[andreead]

as my title say, I would like to become a nurse. My end goal is to become an NP..

What is my best bet considering that I have a bachelors already? Should I go for an accelerated BSN first or should I do the ADN and then the RN to BSN?

Time and money matters, so I need to make a wise decision. I have a family(no kids yet) and I am 27.

Please advise me , I am very confused because there are a plethora of opportunities which makes me happy in a way but confused in another way of my options.

How long will it take? Is there an online only BSN with rotations in my area or the vast majoriry of accelerated BSN's as a secind degree are not online?

Thanks so much

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

What was your GPA for your first degree? Most schools require a GPA of minimum 3.0 on first bachelors. I did ABSN because the quicker you are done the quicker you are working. It is up to you. Start looking at schools and check prereqs. From what I have seen all require AP I & II, Micro, stats, ethics, human growth-development, Chemistry. However all schools are a little different.

[RunBabyRN]

What about a traditional BSN? That's a third option. I would apply to all 3 types of programs, and see what happens.

No accredited prelicensure program will be entirely online. There may be online components, but you'll have to attend class. There are ADN-BSN programs for postlicensure students.

[lkv246]

I too have a bachelors and applied for an ABSN program with the hope to get my DNP. I start this fall. I was advised ABSN is the best choice for second degree candidates especially ones who want to go into a DNP program or other graduate nursing specialty. Look into ABSN first. It's just two years for most colleges.

[kalevra, BSN, RN]

Look in to Physician Assistant programs. The work is more relaxed and less manual labor. In most states, especially those not in the west coast, PA's make more than staff RNs.

[THELIVINGWORST, ASN, RN]

Orrrr entry level masters.