Best RN to BSN program for RN with BA in other field, looking to transition to ED nursing
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The bottom line: I am looking for a reasonably priced program that will let me transfer all/most of my gen ed credits and ASN nursing classes, ideally with online classes, that includes a clinical experience of my choosing. A plus if it includes a patho or pharm class, as I could use a review-- I have spent the last 8 years in mental health nursing.
I have always thought I would not get my BSN, as I have an Associate's in Nursing and a BA in Psychology-- there would only be a few theory courses that would differentiate me from someone from with a BSN, besides the title-- which, unfortunately, seems to be more important than experience.
As I am considering a move to another state and am trying to transition into a new speciality, I thought a BSN program might be a good idea. I have spent 8 years in psychiatric nursing, in unlocked/non hospital units, community mental health and health promotion/education, psychiatric case management in a hospital setting, and approx 2-2 1/2 years in an acute psych ward as a staff nurse on a unit in a general hospital.
I have always wanted to do ED nursing, but hated med surg in school. I have applied to med surg and ED jobs over the years, but without success. I just took a position floating between different primary care/ambulatory care clinics (including OB, family medicine and urgent care), and will be starting in a few weeks, and am happy to get out of psych and get the urgent care exp, but I still want to try the ED.
Esp as I am considering moving in the next 1-2 yrs, I thought the BSN could make me more competitive AND allow the opportunity for a clinical experience/internship in the ED, where I could hopefully make some connections.
I have looked at some programs near me, but most of them seem to be theory based and have clinicals focused on community/public health nursing and nursing leadership. I worked in a community setting for 3 years doing health teaching/promotion, as well as in a supervisory role-- this is not the kind of experience I am looking for.
Any ideas??? I live in MA and am strongly considering a move to Philadelphia, as well as the west coast.
Thanks!!