GA RN (2yr) or GA RN (4yr)?

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Im in my mid 20's and I have a 4 year degree already and almost finished with a mBA. I work for a company I hate. (They paid for the MBA courses...so why not take them ...)

I also majored in a field that I have a hard time finding work...Well nursing has come to my mind (and so has education)

Well the problem is, if I persue a 2 year ASN or ADN program will that be taking a step back since I have a BBA? Or should I try to find a BSN program?

I see more 2 year nursing programs in GA as opposed to 4 year programs..

I am HOPING and PRAYING I will be able to take A&P I this summer... And hoping to take A&P II and Microbiology in the fall..

please help me out..advice strongly needed..

My plan is to begin a nursing program 2007...(Im praying on tht)

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I think with an MBA you will have options in nursing if you just get your RN via an associates degree program. That will not be a step backwardsd as you will be an RN MBA regardless of which degee you get.

It also depends on what you want to eventually do or what you think you might want to be doing in the fugure, as you're young and have a long time yet to work. If you want to teach or do something specialty in nursing then the BSN might be required. But if you want to go into administration or some business or IT aspect then the MBA is going to come in handy more than the BSN and the ADN will be o.k.

There really are no easy anwers. I wish you well!

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I would initially recommend the associate's degree because it's two years. That way you can get your feet wet and see how you like nursing, there is virtually no pay differential in many places between BSN and ASN/ADN, and there are many online programs for ASN?ADN to BSN programs. There are also accelerated BSN programs for people with a previous first degree as long as you have the necessary prereqs like A/P, micro, etc. I graduated from one of those, and there are many of those types of programs popping up all over the country. Good luck.

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No you won't be stepping back with an ADN. Get the best degee you can for your personal circumstance.

You were smart in using empolyer money to pay for your MBA. You can do the same thing for a BSN and MSN if you decide to go the ADN route.

Check out the 2nd degree accelerated BSN's, and Direct-Entry MSN programs in your area. As a college graduate you should consider your self LUCKY in the nursing school admissions game. Those degrees give you LOTS of options!

We need more dudes in the profession!

Good fortune

Sunny~~

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Thanks everyone for your support. I think my goal is maybe to one day teach... So I think MSN would be required.Would love to have a state Govt job as a nurse or nurse educator ...

But thanks about the info for the ADN..I have looked into accelerated programs but they are highly competitive and I think I may have better options with an ADN..But Im gonna apply to muliple programs ...I am hopefully starting A&P 1 this summer...

So what schools are you guys attending

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I'll be grauating next week from Gordon College in Barnesville (ADN) (I dont know if you want to drive that far) It took me 45min to get there from my house but it was worth it b/c they have a really good program and NCLEX pass rate. I know Kennesaw and Clayton state have really good programs too b/c I have friends graduating from there. Kennesaw even has a acclerated program. You could have your BSN in less than a year. Good luck to you.

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I got info from Gordon College..I heard its a good school..I'll drive 45 min for that..

So did you have to have a high gpa to get into the program?

Kennesaw requires Chemistr(YUUUUUCK)

:)

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getting into any nursing program is competitive. you should shoot for an 'A' in your A&P I and II and Microbiology class. I wouldn't recommend taking A & P II with Micro. in the same semester.

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I got info from Gordon College..I heard its a good school..I'll drive 45 min for that..

So did you have to have a high gpa to get into the program?

Kennesaw requires Chemistr(YUUUUUCK)

:)

I think I got in with a 3.0. At the time they didnt require the NET test but they do now. There's also the "Why do you want to be a nurse essay". I took a lot of extra classes too b/c I plan on getting my BSN later so you will need chemistry eventually. It's also good to go ahead and know chemistry out now b/c it will help you in nursing school. Gordon is a fantastic school I actually started out at GPC and dropped at midterm from their program. I had no problems getting into Gordon. The teachers are very nice and optimisitc. They have an open door policiy during their office hours but there's always more than one professor around that you could talk to about anything. I miss them all already but I'm glad it's finally over. Good luck to you. Feel free to ask me more questions if you have them.

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Well I am wanting to look into an ATL area based program. It seems most schools only look at the pre reqs and not the entire applicant.

That seems that those who have A's are considered 'better' than those who have degrees with avg grades

Does GPC or Clayton evaluate applications solely on the pre reqs?

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