CA RN-license question

[EDnurse2009]

Hi, not sure if anyone knows the answer to this. I am in a BSN program. Most of the students in my program are working on their second bachelor's degree. Our program recently gave us the option to test for the NCLEX after our first year, which means we do not actually have to finish with our BSN if we choose not to. I know an RN-license would normally read as Non-Degree in this case. Sincewe already have a bachelor's degree in a different discipline will it still read as Non-Degree? Formerstudents are telling us that it will read as a Degree-license since we already have a bachelors. Just wanted to get your feedback on this and know if anyone has experience with it. Thanks!!!

[Bonny619]

Good question, you wouldn't have your BSN, but you would have your bachelors in something else, like you already do.

Very interested to know how this works.

[Ladypie]

Would this just be an Associates degree in nursing? If you already have a bachelor's degree, I would think that another year of nursing classes could make you eligible for an ADN. I can't imagine any other option, except for diploma nurses, and I don't know a lot about those programs. Let us know what you find out about it. It is interesting.

[Cherish]

Hi, not sure if anyone knows the answer to this. I am in a BSN program. Most of the students in my program are working on their second bachelor's degree. Our program recently gave us the option to test for the NCLEX after our first year, which means we do not actually have to finish with our BSN if we choose not to. I know an RN-license would normally read as Non-Degree in this case. Sincewe already have a bachelor's degree in a different discipline will it still read as Non-Degree? Formerstudents are telling us that it will read as a Degree-license since we already have a bachelors. Just wanted to get your feedback on this and know if anyone has experience with it. Thanks!!!

Are you in California because I think there the only ones who can do that, all other states you must have a diploma or degree to become a RN. I could be mistaken though.

[youknowho]

I wouldnt do it. You will forever be a nondegree RN. We were told there is no way of changing that. Even if you have a degree in something else. You already started this journey..why not just finish it up all the way?

[luvschoolnursing, LPN]

Excuse my stupidity, but I'm confused. I thought your RN license just said "Registered Professional Nurse" I didn't know it said anything about your degree. BTW I was a diploma grad and I now have my BSN, don't think my license has changed.