Going from Business major to Nursing

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Hello all,

I am currently pursuing an undergrad degree in Information Systems graduating in December, I have no work experience and recently I've come to realize nursing is what I really want to do. Ever since I was younger I wanted to be a pediatrician and when I first start college I was a nursing major, but changed because of certain situations and just life. Now that I'm back on the path, I've found a program for a Master's Degree in Nursing for people who have a degree in another discipline. I guess my question is, is there any tips or advice anyone can give me on applying to nursing school & once I get in? How is the career for you? How was nursing school?

Thanks in advance for your feedback!

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

Be sure to check employability of entry-level MSNs in your area. It's not so hot in my area. Employers prefer generic BSN & ADN-BSN... accelerated BSN - in that order. ELMSNs compete for the very same new grad jobs. They degree is basically meaningless, even if the schools are touting their "CNL" programs. You can't lead something that you are not yet competent to do.

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Right, I was thinking about that today. Most of the BSN programs want the TEAS V and I've taken it about two years ago and scored a proficient, so idk of i should take it again or if they'll accept it.

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Specializes in ICU.

I agree with HouTx. I see people come in here all the time that have difficulty finding a job because they have this masters degree but they aren't really a master of nursing. My philosophy is in order to master a subject you must first practice it. I think about it like this, I started Brazilian JuJitsu recently. I've watched my son do it, I like to watch UFC on tv, and I have read up on the subject. But I never it until recently. They would not immediately issue me a black belt (which is what is considered a master) based on my knowledge of the terms and observing live tournaments on tv. I have to put is hours and hours of actual practice to even receive my first chevron. I think it's 30 hours of practice for my first little chevron that is not even a belt. It takes hours and hours of practice to master this subject. It's the same thing with being a nurse. You need to practice bedside nursing for a while before going for a masters.

Those are just my thoughts and feelings though. These schools that offer ELM programs really just want to make some extra money off of you. They don't care if you can find a job afterwards or not. I do think that obtaining a masters degree is great. I don't think more education is ever a bad thing. But I also think you need to go about it the right way and not through marketing ploys of schools.

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Yeah, you're both right, thanks, but I think I'm gonna apply to the CNL program at University of Maryland & the MEN program at Johns Hopkins and I may apply to the Towson BSN program as a backup. I've read that both programs take similar courses, but the MSN has more work. I eventually want to get my NP so I'm thinking that if I go through the MSN program it would be better? Idk I'm just confused and all over the place!!! 😥😥😥😥😫😫😫😫😫😫

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Decided to apply to the BSN programs instead so that I can save a few bucks. Hopefully I can get into a good one. I have a 3.6 GPA & I scored a 76% on the TEAS. Does anyone know how long the TEAS scores last? I took mine in July 2013, I think I may retake it. Idk yet, I'm just all over the place. My end goal is to become a nurse practitioner though. HELP! 😢

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

I would definitely retake the TEAS if I were you. Be mindful that you'll be competing with applicants who likely scored in the 90s on all subsections of the TEAS.

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I would definitely retake the TEAS if I were you. Be mindful that you'll be competing with applicants who likely scored in the 90s on all subsections of the TEAS.

That's true, I'm currently studying for the TEAS. Going to pay and schedule to take it in a month or so.

Another quick question: what should I do about family and friends who thinks it'll be too stressful and too much money? I really wanna do this and their support would be great going through this. I have a backup plan just in case I don't get accepted anywhere.

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