Getting a BSN but have BA in Business ???

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hi, i wanted to know if I have a BA in business, yet i am going back to school at a community college to become a Nurse (ASN), what type of classes and how long would it take for me to get my ASN to BSN if i already have BA??

I have all the classes, so what type of science would i need to fulfill a BSN?

Thinking of FIU since its a state school it would be cheaper or Broward College, or Barry (private) any suggestions..

Thanks

Jam

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But then MSN and ARNP are not the same...have a BA in Finance and am starting my RN in January...my goal is to transition into a BSN...which MDC has a part time program for this...then onto ARNP.

just like how you complete an ASN program then you take your state boards and get your RN license,

the MSN is the same thing, you get your MSN from the university, then you take state boards and take your ARNP license if you chose that track.

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I guess that just depends on the individual. I don't think these programs are for everyone; just an option. For me personally, finishing with my BSN earlier so I can continue into my masters program is important and I know that I can handle the accelerated workload, lots of students can. You just have to make that determination about yourself before going through with it. Like I said, just another option to consider! :)

I totally agree!!

there are tons of students that go through the accelerated BSN program, finish with their BSN in a year, and go on to their MSN programs without a hitch.

I think that it is a great option for those individuals that have a degree in something else, makes more sense than going to a community college for 2 years for an ASN.

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But the other thing to remember is the cost. Given that I have a bachelors degree already, though in business, I can go either the ASN route or the BSN route (whether advanced or not) However, getting my BSN at the university here is 6 TIMES more expensive per credit hour than getting my ADN at the local commnunity college. Plus, the BSN will be 3 years versus the ADN's 2 years. That's babysitting, commuting and lost wages I would be accruing for an extra year.

I went to a liberal arts school so embedded in my degree are classes like chemistry, biology, humanities, and other classes outside of my major that were mandated. So for me to go and pay for another bachelor's degree, is beyond redundant.

And like someone mentioned above, I'd like to take the least amount of classes possible in order to minimize my chances of screwing up, bombing a class and hurting my GPA. That sounds ridiculous out loud, but it's true!

I want experience, the best education you can get, imo. And experience isn't found in the classroom.

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Thank you for the tip on FAU's accelerated program. I had not realized that FAU's accelerated program was one year. I know FIU has an accelerated BSN that is 2 years. I read the FAU prerequisites, and I know I will be finished with most prerequisites by the summer, but I am not sure I can finish Microbiology and Lab by the fall.

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Thank you for the tip on FAU's accelerated program. I had not realized that FAU's accelerated program was one year. I know FIU has an accelerated BSN that is 2 years. I read the FAU prerequisites, and I know I will be finished with most prerequisites by the summer, but I am not sure I can finish Microbiology and Lab by the fall.

One thing about FAU's program (this may not be true of other BSN programs) is that you can apply without having finished your pre-reqs. The program starts in May of each year, and it says on their website you have to have finished all pre-reqs by the end of April of that same year. They do not deduct points if you are still completing pre-reqs (at least, it doesn't say that they do) and obviously if you're accepted, you still have to pass your pre-reqs or your seat will be given to the next person in line. I don't know what the case is for other schools in South Florida since FAU is the only one I have applied to so far.

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One thing about FAU's program (this may not be true of other BSN programs) is that you can apply without having finished your pre-reqs. The program starts in May of each year, and it says on their website you have to have finished all pre-reqs by the end of April of that same year. They do not deduct points if you are still completing pre-reqs (at least, it doesn't say that they do) and obviously if you're accepted, you still have to pass your pre-reqs or your seat will be given to the next person in line. I don't know what the case is for other schools in South Florida since FAU is the only one I have applied to so far.

I just looked at the website, and I think they asked that you completed all of the prerequisites by the fall semester. I may have read it incorrectly

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I have an AA in liberal arts, a BS in computer information systems, and 4 classes short of a 2nd BS in bus. admin. I originally planned to do an accelerated BSN but I have 2 children and an elderly parent and the course load was ridiculous. I decided to go the ADN route instead. I plan to get pursure an MPH degree in the next couple of years so getting a BSN would be a waste of time for me. I think it depends on what type of masters degree you want. Some MSN programs require a BSN first, others allow you to do RN-MSN. Just look around and see what fits for you.

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I just looked at the website, and I think they asked that you completed all of the prerequisites by the fall semester. I may have read it incorrectly

http://nursing.fau.edu/index.php?main=2&nav=382

Check out that link; it's for their ABSN. It says on there that for the porgram starting in May 2010 you have to complete pre-reqs by May 1 2010; maybe you looked at the general BSN track. Good luck!

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But the other thing to remember is the cost. Given that I have a bachelors degree already, though in business, I can go either the ASN route or the BSN route (whether advanced or not) However, getting my BSN at the university here is 6 TIMES more expensive per credit hour than getting my ADN at the local commnunity college. Plus, the BSN will be 3 years versus the ADN's 2 years. That's babysitting, commuting and lost wages I would be accruing for an extra year.

I went to a liberal arts school so embedded in my degree are classes like chemistry, biology, humanities, and other classes outside of my major that were mandated. So for me to go and pay for another bachelor's degree, is beyond redundant.

And like someone mentioned above, I'd like to take the least amount of classes possible in order to minimize my chances of screwing up, bombing a class and hurting my GPA. That sounds ridiculous out loud, but it's true!

I want experience, the best education you can get, imo. And experience isn't found in the classroom.

An ABSN program is only one year at most universities! When you have a bachelor's degree in something else, you can get your BSN in a year with the ABSN program.

A generic BSN program is two years, and a generic ASN program is two years-- big difference in the ASN vs BSN that you are only taking nursing courses in the ASN, while in the BSN program you take nursing plus your theory, management etc.

All nursing programs have minimum hours to get in order to graduate. The BSN students actually have more clinical hours than the ASN students!

Eventhough I am an ASN-RN, in my RN-BSN program I have to do clinical hours for community health, and a practicum like the generic BSN students!! yikes!!-- and I've been a nurse a little over two years, and I still have to do a practicum for the BSN degree hours!!

So definitely with a BSN you are getting education & experience!! just my :twocents: to add to the discussion.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH. I WILL CHECK THIS OUT. Mari

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thanks bumble... i will check into that cuz i have an AA from Dade and BA from FIU.. so i guess, i'll be getting an AS now.. I have no idea how this works.. someone told me why should i get another Bachelors if i already have one and i should just go for my Masters but i dont know how that works and if i can just not get a RN to BSN

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thanks bumble... i will check into that cuz i have an AA from Dade and BA from FIU.. so i guess, i'll be getting an AS now.. I have no idea how this works.. someone told me why should i get another Bachelors if i already have one and i should just go for my Masters but i dont know how that works and if i can just not get a RN to BSN

Nursing is a totally different ball game than your BA.

my old boss who's not working there anymore, I heard from someone that's close to her, that even though she's director, she went from a diploma nursing, and got her batchelor's degree in bussiness, then got her master's in bussiness.... and she's been DON for years and years. and guess what? she's doing her RN-BSN now, because she never got her BSN!! And the hospital wants her to get her BSN. I couldn't believe it when I heard, because I always thought the ASN was all that was needed, and I was almost thinking of following her same path.... but I'm glad I am in the RN-BSN program.

you need to have the BSN to get a master's degree in nursing. so if you do your RN then do an RN-BSN program, or an RN-MSN if that's what you choose.

the BSN has a lot more theory courses, leadership and community health classes that the ASN does not have, plus all the required englishes and maths etc. so obviously is worth more. and you do have the option of "movin' on up" as far as managerial positions, and getting other jobs besides bedside nursing. That's frankly why I want my BSN degree so I don't have to be a bedside nurse forever.

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