Combining ADN and Bachelor Biology?

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Hello,

Does anyone know if I could combine my associate in nursing and a bachelor in biology?

Thank you

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Specializes in Cardiothoracic ICU.

Can I combine my Medical Assistant with my Doctorate in African Studies?

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Combine them how?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.

I don't quite understand the question.

Are you an ADN thinking of pursuing a BS in bio? Why? If this is the case I would suggest getting an MSN. Many ADN courses will not count towards a BS in bio. Then chem, ochem, physics, and bio sequences required for bio majors are more in depth and rigorous than the science prereqs for ADNs.

Do you have a BS in bio and you are thinking of nsg? If so, then an ADN is one way to do it. I know a couple of nurses that went this route. But know that ADN plus BS in bio does not equal MSN in the eyes of employers.

I have a BS in bio and went on to a masters entry program.

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Specializes in Government.

OP, do you mean will an ADN + a BS in biology = a BSN? That answer is no. I've seen many many people try and sell a bachelor's degree in something else plus an ADN. Generally if an employer wants a BSN, they want a BSN.

My apologies if you intended something else. Otherwise, you can "combine" anything with anything. I have a bachelor of science degree in Criminal Justice, Theater and Women's Studies. Huh?

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Specializes in pediatrics, public health.

You've already posted this question previously and have already gotten responses:

https://allnurses.com/registered-nurses-diploma/continue-education-bachelor-613383.html

You're not going to get any different responses by posting again.

As someone else said, ADN + BS biology does not equal BSN.

If you want to stay in the nursing field, your best bet is to do an RN to BSN bridge. If you want to be a biologist, get the Bachelors in Biology.

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Thank you for your comments.

I was inquiring for information that would increase my ability to further in a different realm of nursing instead of the typical Med/Surg 12 hour shifts, home health, hospice, Dr. office, oncology, etc... I was under the impression that forensic nursing needed a bachelor in biology. I apologize for my ignorance. I fully understand that an ADN and a bachelor in Bio is not the then same as a BSN. czyja what is a nsg?

Thank you for your time

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Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.
... I was under the impression that forensic nursing needed a bachelor in biology. I apologize for my ignorance. I fully understand that an ADN and a bachelor in Bio is not the then same as a BSN. czyja what is a nsg?

Thank you for your time

What gave you that impression? Forensic nurses are nurses and to the best of my knowledge the only education required of nurses is an education in nursing. I would suggest speaking with a forensic nurse.

nsg= nursing

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Holy Cow, you all are so rude. I wish the administrators would control some of your attitudes. Reading these forums really makes me think twice about becoming a nurse if this is how you treat your fellow nursing peers.

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

Except for the first response to pradachick, I do not see any rude responses. I think some members were not quite clear what was being asked.

The best thing to make yourself more valuable to your employers is to get higher levels of nursing education. You can attain various certifications in specialized areas of nursing.

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Specializes in burn ICU, SICU, ER, Trauma Rapid Response.

BSN = BSN

ADN + any BS degree = ADN

Non nursing degrees don't count in nursing. They won't help you get into any particular field and they won't subsitiute for "BSN prefered or required". A nurse whose only degree in an ADN is the equal of a nurse who has an ADN and any other BS or MS degree for hiring purposes.

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Specializes in New Critical care NP, Critical care, Med-surg, LTC.

Not necessarily is an ADN+ BS in non-nursing equal to ADN only. I know of a hospital near me that hires BSN and ADN+BS, but currently is not hiring ADN only. And for further education opportunities, there are some programs that allow a BS-MSN if the BS is non-nursing, while other programs require specifically a BSN. If you've already got it, it certainly can't hurt to try to use the existing BS to your advantage. It is a little sad to realize that the years for my BS/MS are not worth all that much, though.

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