BSN program: Accelerated vs. Full-time

[Beldar_the_Cenobite]

Hello all,

I'm stuck between two schools. One is strictly accelerated and the other has part-time, full-time, and accelerated. I thought accelerated was full time but I guess maybe there's a difference? Full time gets summer off while part-time and accelerated don't? Is there one that's easier maybe? I would like to be done with school but I don't know if I could handle being swamped and vulnerable for failure..

One of my friends showed me a picture of her homework that had to do with conversions like military time and dosage calculations. I said,"Did your teacher, I hope, teach you dosage conversions?" She said "No, it's nursing school, they don't teach us anything". Hence, this post.

Btw, ADN is out of the question.

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

A traditional accelerated program is only for people who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree.

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

UNLV states the BSN can be completed in 16 months, but it looks like there is also 2 year option. In order to complete the BSN in 16 months, you would have to go to school during the summer semester.

Nevada State is a 2 year BSN. You can ask the school if you could complete the program in 16 months by going to school in the summer.

[Beldar_the_Cenobite, CNA]

A traditional accelerated program is only for people who already have a non-nursing bachelor's degree.

So should I go to UNLV or would it not matter, accelerated is accelerated? NSC states their part time program is for those who have family obligations and cannot do their regular track, so I guess the road to hell (accelerated) would be most appropriate for me since I have no obligations (no work, or kids, or bills, or girlfriend or wife) other than paying little in rent a month.

[shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP]

If you want to get through nursing school as quickly as possible and don't need a long summer vacation, then do the accelerated program. I did.

[Beldar_the_Cenobite, CNA]

If you want to get through nursing school as quickly as possible and don't need a long summer vacation, then do the accelerated program. I did.

I'm not worried about a summer vacation, but I also don't want to rush my education and the class workload I have is more than the free time I have to study and I'm so stressed I'm not learning anything.

I have no obligations besides paying rent and it's a lot lower than most students have to pay on or off campus. All I have to do is show up for class and study when I'm not, but I don't know if I'll have a lot of time to study or if I'll have very little. That's what I'm afraid of accelerated programs. Maybe I'm worrying more than I need to? I don't know.

[HappytobeARNP, MSN, APRN]

The program you choose depends on your learning style and lifestyle. If you are able to study day and night, work better under pressure, fine with not having a social life, and don't see anything wrong with focusing on nothing but nursing until graduation then the accelerated nursing program is a good option.

On the other hand if you like learning at a slower pace, tend to take more time to process information, need mental breaks, want to still have time for friends and family then the traditional route will work better.

The accelerated program takes a huge commitment and although you finish faster it's not always as thorough as the traditional route. I completed an accelerated nursing program and often had to teach myself the material so be prepared.

Congratulations on even having these options. Welcome to nursing!

[Beldar_the_Cenobite, CNA]

The program you choose depends on your learning style and lifestyle. If you are able to study day and night, work better under pressure, fine with not having a social life, and don't see anything wrong with focusing on nothing but nursing until graduation then the accelerated nursing program is a good option.

In the words of Beldar Conehead "This pleases me".

On the other hand if you like learning at a slower pace, tend to take more time to process information, need mental breaks, want to still have time for friends and family then the traditional route will work better.

I don't have any interest in having time for friends or family. I don't even want my family to see me graduate. That's how badly I want to be an RN.

I completed an accelerated nursing program and often had to teach myself the material so be prepared.

I'm afraid of this. I don't know what my schools material is like, but I hope it is doable. I think at this point of nursing school, it's now or never.

Congratulations on even having these options. Welcome to nursing!

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