Changed my Major

[NullAccount]

So im about to go into my sophomore year at George Mason University and I have changed my major from business to nursing. The thing is though, my freshmen year was a waste now that I have changed to nursing, because I have only met the general education requirements and have not taken any of the nursing prereqs. However, I will be able to finish them by the end of the school year.

However, here is my problem.....George Mason only has a Fall entry for traditional BSN and the application deadline is in January and you are required to have a certain amount of your prereqs done before you apply, which I will not have done. So I would have to apply for the Fall entry of 2015, which I really dont wanna do and my parents want me done with college in 4 years. Im really stressed out about it and I really dont know what to do.

Should I find more nursing schools to apply to that have spring entry or what? Schools I should apply in DMV area? Any advice?

[ScientistSalarian]

It couldn't hurt to look into other nursing programs but keep in mind that many are going to require that you have a certain number (if not all) of the prerequisites completed in order to apply. Graduating with a BSN in exactly four years may not be realistic since you've changed majors, but if you can lay out a clear plan of action for your parents maybe they'll be more understanding. Good luck!

[zoe92]

I live in the DMV area & switched to nursing after my freshman year of college back in 2011. I am having to take a 5th year of college for my BSN because there was no way I could make the cut in time & the schools I looked into actually pointed this out to me. You may have to go to school for an extra year as well. I know Marymount university in Arlington has a BSN program. I think they accept in the spring and fall. You always have the option of Northern Virginia Community College too.