Going on to Bachelors degree

[TissueBanker]

So, I'm not too sure where to go with this question. I'm just going to throw it out there and see if anyone has an answer for me. I have always been very interested in the "why" of things. The last 7 years I have been working in the Tissue banking field as a recovery tech and medical/social screener (working with very recently passed away people- less than 24 hours). I went to school for a semester about 4 years ago to be a CSI, but when I found out how little money they make, decided it wasn't worth it. In my area, to be a Death Investigator, you only need a BS in a medical related field or equal experience in the field. I can't wait to graduate nursing school in April and become a nurse. I know that I want to continue my education and obtain at least a BS, and maybe even a Master's degree. Here's my question. Is it possible to obtain a BS in Forensic Science from my ASN and if so, how would that be looked upon in the nursing community regarding employment. I would ultimately like to work 3-12hr shifts at the hospital and 2-3 shifts as a Death investigator at the MEO. I wouldn't actually need the degree in FS to get that job, but believe that it would definately help me out with extra knowledge needed to do the job and be really good at it. If anyone has any answers or advise, I would love to hear it. Thanks in advance.

[classicdame, MSN, EdD]

I would talk to someone in the medical examiner's office to see how to plan a career like that. No sense in getting a degree that is not marketable. That said, you might consider SANE nursing. That deals with forensics as well.

[TissueBanker]

I guess what my question should be is, does the nursing community look differently on a BS in Forensics differently than they would a BSN