I can't be sure if there's been a thread asking about college degrees obtained in addition to the nursing degree.
I have been an LPN for 19 years. Before I went to nursing school I obtained a BS in Psychology and did some Masters' study in Speech Pathology/Audiology(never completed the program as I decided I really wanted nursing). I'd really like to continue on for the BSN. However, if I were to enroll in a "traditional college program" (instead of Regents, for example), I'd have to retake the A&P and Chemistry because it's been 25 yrs since I took those. It seems like most college-bassed programs require that those courses be taken within 5 yrs or so of entrance into a nursing program. The idea is pretty frightening.:uhoh21:
Any RNs out there who have 1)other degrees, and, 2) who were once LPNs for 15yrs or more before returning and finishing the RN program? Can you offer any tips? Are there any LPNs out there with 15+ yrs experience with another degree on the side who are considering the pursuit of a BSN? (I've already researched the College Network program; it is WAY too expensive for ME).
I have a BA in Psychology, too. Right now I am in an accelrated BSN program. So I guess I am doing it backwards. I think it really helps me as far as knowing what I want and also having a solid background in counseling helps!
Different strokes for different folks. I'm in an accelerated RN program but I'm only using nursing as a stepping stone to support my family while I obtain a PhD and can become an EMDR/IADC certified psychotherapist/grief counselor. I feel like that is my life calling.
I can't be sure if there's been a thread asking about college degrees obtained in addition to the nursing degree.
I have been an LPN for 19 years. Before I went to nursing school I obtained a BS in Psychology and did some Masters' study in Speech Pathology/Audiology(never completed the program as I decided I really wanted nursing). I'd really like to continue on for the BSN. However, if I were to enroll in a "traditional college program" (instead of Regents, for example), I'd have to retake the A&P and Chemistry because it's been 25 yrs since I took those. It seems like most college-bassed programs require that those courses be taken within 5 yrs or so of entrance into a nursing program. The idea is pretty frightening.:uhoh21:
Any RNs out there who have 1)other degrees, and, 2) who were once LPNs for 15yrs or more before returning and finishing the RN program? Can you offer any tips? Are there any LPNs out there with 15+ yrs experience with another degree on the side who are considering the pursuit of a BSN? (I've already researched the College Network program; it is WAY too expensive for ME).
Thanks for any input.
I did mine backwards as well. I have a B.G.S. (Bachelor of General Studies) in Human Development-Gerontology, and a Nursing Home Administrator's license. I'm now going for my BSN.
I'm not an LPN, but I have a BS in zoology and now pursuing my BSN. I graduated the first time in 1993, so the first classes I took were in 1989, and they are giving me credit for them, no questions asked.
Where you live has a lot to do with how many credits you can carry on from years ago. One school wanted everything redone. Another didn't care that my sciences were from the '70's, my College Diploma from the '90s and my LPN in the 00's. They said they appreciate life long learners.
Jo Dirt
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Different strokes for different folks. I'm in an accelerated RN program but I'm only using nursing as a stepping stone to support my family while I obtain a PhD and can become an EMDR/IADC certified psychotherapist/grief counselor. I feel like that is my life calling.