BS In Psychology, Now Looking At Nursing

[JD810]

Hi all, I need some advice.

I graduated in May with a BS in Psychology from Washington State University and although I really like Psychology, there is not a career that I want to pursue there and I do not want to pursue a Master's or PHD in Psych.

I have always been motivated by helping and making people feel better and have had nursing in the back of my mind for quite some time. Now that I have graduated and have been thinking of a career, nursing has come back to the forefront and I have decided (after lots of research) that it is what I want.

Right now I am looking up my options for becoming a RN. There is Spokane Community College which offers a RN Certificate but they are not accredited yet. Does anyone have any advice on what I should do? Should I try for certification through a CC program and if so does anyone have any to recommend in the Pacific NW?

Thanks in advance for the advice,

Jon

[momster]

Hello,

I am in California and there are a few private universities where you can get a BS in nursing (if you already have a Bachelors and have taken the science prerequisites) in 12-15 months. These programs are expensive, but worth considering.

I have a Bachelors too, but decided to go the community college route. I finish in May. It will have taken me 4 years from start to finish ( 2 years of prerequisites and 2 years of nursing school).

Hope this helps some. Good luck to you.

[SandBetweenMyToes, BSN, RN]

I have a BA in Psychology, and went back to school for a second career, 2nd degree (BSN) program in Michigan. It was not more expensive, and it was a lot shorter. I did have to take a year of science and labs first (since my previous degree was a BA not a BS), but the core nursing program was full-time four semesters, back to back. I am very happy with my decision and have been in nursing for 8 years now. The psychology background is actually a great help in your day to day work as a nurse. Best of luck!

[BlaineCM]

What are your future goals. Do you plan to stop at RN, do you want to get a MSN eventually, and do you want an management positions? An accelerated BSN program is much shorter and oftentimes no more expensive than traditional nursing programs. Personally, I would go that route. Leaves things more open for you (management positions, and possible MSN).

[PTYME]

I want to go for my MSN once I become an RN...I will have a BS in Bio Psycho Social Health in July. Is it necessary for me to go the BSN route or could I go to community college and still one day go for my MSN?

[SandBetweenMyToes, BSN, RN]

I have seen ADN to MSN programs. I have also seen RN to MSN ...there are all different ways to get there. Take a look at your local universities first...they are usually less expensive than online degrees. See what they offer...