Bachelors in a non nursing field and need advice on getting my BSN

[akt09b]

I just graduated with a BA in biology and recently decided I want to pursue a career in nursing. I originally thought that doing the accelerated bsn track would be my best option but even though I was a biology major and have pretty much all the nursing pre-reqs it looks like I still have to take a bunch of pre-reqs like American history and politics. I have no need for these and don't want to take an extra semester taking a bunch of pre-reqs that don't even apply to what I want to do.

Any advice on other options or programs that might better?

[windsurfer8, BSN, RN]

"looks like".....that is not application. If you have a bachelors degree you should have taken plenty of classes that are required for ABSN. I had a business admin degree prior to doing my ABSN and I was missing certain science classes. I would say do a review at the school of your transcripts and they will tell you exactly what you need. Also certain schools have different requirements. the key is your GPA and having the degree. Don't assume things. Sit down with data (your transcripts) and get the true answer.

[iPink, BSN, RN]

American History and Politics are the prerequisites for your ABSN program? I went through an ABSN program and I chose the one that required the least amount of prerequisites. I agree with the previous poster to sit down and do a thorough look into your best option. Hopefully your GPA was good from your first degree because that will matter. Good luck.

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[Owethu123]

I believe that there is shortage of nurses because the finding is evidence- based. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act combined with anticipated retirement and aging of baby boomers is about to make matters worse. I am working with nurses who have accelerated to BSN and MSN from non nursing degrees, they are happy and content that they are nurses.

All those whore interested go to HRSA Nurse Corps website for more resource.

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

All states have very specific requirements for awarding degrees that will include some 'core' courses that are not necessarily related to the major. For instance, in Texas, you can't get a bachelor's degree without Texas History & Texas Government.... plus English courses & College Algebra. Srsly. It's the Algebra that is a stumbling block for a lot of people. Basically, this core course requirement is what differentiates an "education" from "training" or an apprenticeship.

The alternative would be to seek a degree from a traditional private (not publicly funded) school that my not have to meet the same requirements.