I am currently a student at a university. My major is biology and I have 3 semesters left. In the summer I applied to a associate RN program and I just got an acceptance letter yesterday. I applied because I really want to do something in the medical field and I wanted to keep my options open. I have come to realize that with this biology degree, there is not very much I can do in this economy. The only thing I am considering is teaching through an alternative certification program. The only advanced degree I am interested in is physician's assistant and I don't think I have the volunteers, honors, awards, or anything special that would get me into a program around here. I don't want to pursue a masters in biology or genetics because honestly, it bores me.
Should I finish my bachelor in biology or do the nursing program and pick up on my bachelors later?
Also, I have been thinking that I really don't want to teach because I don't want to deal with disrespectful kids all day, every day. (My dad is a bus driver and a few of my aunts and uncles are teachers and they have said that the kids are just getting worse.)
Thanks for your input or advice. :) I put this in Texas nursing because I am in Houston and I know the job market varies by location.
Go for the RN....Finish the Biology during your breaks from the ADN program, if any.....Or go for your master's in Bio and you can teach at a Community College and avoid disrespectful children, assuming ofcourse college students are respectful adults......I am doing the same thing taking preq courses for my MSN while on breaks from ADN program to expedite my transition from RN to ACNP/FNP(dual) or ENP. I hope I was helpful
I would also encourage you to finish the biology degree and then attend an Accelerated BSN - 14 month vs 24 months (ADN). Generally there are many more job opportunities for RNs with a BSN, my institution only hires RNs with a BSN or masters - typically nurses in the school setting, industry and in leadership positions have a BSN. You would also be ready for entry into advanced practice program with a BSN. As an advanced registered nurse practitioner, you have the same level of responsibility and similar pay as a PA.
Alternatively - if you are interested in the PA, consider EMT school post graduation, take the prereq for PA school and enter from that route.
I started at my local community college and then wanted to apply to all the BSN programs in my area. Then, I got married and I was working full-time. My husband is very supportive. When I saw how expensive the BSN program was going to be versus the ADN program...we thought long and hard. Do I really want this much debt coming out of school? Or should I go the ADN route...come out as an RN and just get a hospital to pay for my tuition (or at least help)?
I had less financial burden going the ADN route and I am happy to say that I will graduate in May!! The program cost me only 5K (I am in-district thank GOD!) and I will be applying next year for RN-BSN program (and making decent $$ :)).
Do what you have to do...in the end shoot for the BSN if you can do it now.
Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.
my recommendation is to finish the biology degree then do a accelerated program....the thing is nursing programs here are super competitive...you may have time to finish your degree anyway while you are waiting to get accepted....
OMG I am so glad you are on here it will give you lots of advice and knowledge. I would finish if you just have a few to go. Then go get you Physicians Assistant you can finish pretty quick they make more than nurses or you can get a RN in Two years with a diploma or a bsn. heck get your MSN> then you can be a nurse practitioner. Lots of options. Go talk to a nursing advisor at your college now or at one that has a BSN MSN nursing program so they can leed you and stay tuned to allnurses GGGGGoooooDDDD luck your on your way fast. !!!!!!
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Go for the RN....Finish the Biology during your breaks from the ADN program, if any.....Or go for your master's in Bio and you can teach at a Community College and avoid disrespectful children, assuming ofcourse college students are respectful adults......I am doing the same thing taking preq courses for my MSN while on breaks from ADN program to expedite my transition from RN to ACNP/FNP(dual) or ENP. I hope I was helpful