BS in Bio wanting to do be RN

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Currently I have a BS in Biology degree from the spring and changed career paths. I decided during the summer to get my RN license since I've heard about several accelerated programs offered to students that have a non-nursing degree. Well, I went back to take PSY and Nutrition courses and a redo of Anatomy and Physio. Eventually I would want to become a CRNA, and a RN license/BSN is required for most of the programs I've looked at. Am I on the right pathway? Please explain.

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I can totally relate! I have a BS in Biology and want to be an FNP!

Nutrition, A&P, and Psych are courses are pretty much universal nursing pre-requisites. If you have verified what courses you will need to gain entry into a specific RN/BSN program, it sounds like you are on the right track. I would definitely get in touch with an academic advisor/admissions counselor for any schools you are considering.

After working on pre-reqs this past year, I have learned that some schools have very specific pre-reqs in addition to your standard A&P, Micro, Gen Chem, etc. It's extremely important to know what pre-reqs must be completed by the time of the application and if they school has any "odd-ball" pre-reqs.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Postpartum.

I'm currently an accelerated BSN nursing student. I'm in my 3rd semester out of 4.

Yes you are on the right track. However, make sure you have a specific school in mind before just taking a bunch of classes, even if they're standard. Case in point, when I was searching for ABSN programs in my area, my top 3 had different requirements. One school required nutrition while another didn't. Another required organic chemistry while the others didn't. I ended up applying to the one that required the least amount of prerequisites so I don't spend too much time taking them at the community college.

Now as far as becoming a CRNA or FNP, wait till you get into nursing school and then start working as a nurse. I originally wanted to be an FNP and now I've changed my mind. I did one rotation in OR and that experience has lit a fire under me. I also really enjoy my L&D rotation. Many of my classmates in the first semester wanted to be CRNAs and now in our third semester and all but one have changed their minds. So keep an open mind and allow your clinical experiences guide you.

All the best.

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