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i graduated from a community college with a A.A i was a pre-nursing major hoping to get into a generic bsn program but did not get into any programs, what other majors can i apply to that are related to nursing pre req to get my bachelors then go for a accelerated bsn program?

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

There are a large number of health professions - many with a much better employment outlook than nursing right now. Most healthcare programs have a lot of core pre-requisites in common.

Best of luck to you in your educational journey

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i graduated from a community college with a A.A i was a pre-nursing major hoping to get into a generic bsn program but did not get into any programs, what other majors can i apply to that are related to nursing pre req to get my bachelors then go for a accelerated bsn program?

Since there is no such thing as a major in "pre-nursing" (much like there is no such major as "pre-med", it's either biology or chemistry)......what is your degree actually in? And if it's an Associate/Arts rather than an Associate/Science, what science courses have you already completed?

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Huh. Ok.....read the links; apparently there really are schools out there that offer a specific program called "pre-nursing". Unfortunately, unlike a "pre-med program", in which the student actually earns a degree in Biology or Chemistry, a "pre-nursing program" student can expect to receive a degree in----nothing. I just don't get this.

I am surprised to learn that schools are doing this, as it really is a colossal waste! An A.S. in NURSING, yep. Or an A.A. in NURSING (although less common, still available). But an A.A. in PRE-nursing?! A degree awarded in....nothing.

After completing an actual A.A. or A.S. NURSING program, one is eligible to take the licensing exam, and become a nurse. After completing an A.A. or A.S. in PRE-nursing, one is eligible to take....a place on the unemployment line.

Very disappointing to see schools (these look predominantly like little schools to me) cashing in on the "Nursing Shortage" to create a whole degree program that makes a graduate eligible to do NOTHING as a nurse....as the OP just found out. :(

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Specializes in hospice.

There is a common thread in those programs. They include the classes that my program would call "nursing prerequsites." So yes, it's a pre-nursing program. At my school the student would take the same classes, apply to the nursing program and graduate with an ADN. Is there an school in your area that will accept your credits and allow you into their ADN program? You would end up with a second Associates degree, but at least you would be able to earn a living. Or, find out the specific reasons you werent accepted by any of the BSN programs, fix those things and apply again.

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Without seeing the curriculum, I'd guess that pre-nursing Is similar to the first two years of a biology degree from an university. I'd suggest talking to your academic advisor to see what paths would be a good fit for your goals. Good luck!

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Specializes in critical care, ER,ICU, CVSURG, CCU.

what is a generic bsn program? im only familiar with name brand BSN programs ........:banghead:

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This is really a crime, did the college explain to you that you would have to continue on to actually get a degree?? For others out there, please learn from this post experience. YOu need to attend an accredited program and finish with a Associate Degree in Nursing to pursue a BSN if you do not start in a basic BSN program. By generic do you mean an entry level BSN program?? Sorry, there is no short cuts!! You have to have the science courses to qualify for an accelerated BSN program, or at least the basic English and Psych, and other 101 classes. Talk to an academic counselor at a 4 year institution and see what they say. Good LUck!!

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Specializes in NICU, Trauma, Oncology.
i graduated from a community college with a A.A i was a pre-nursing major hoping to get into a generic bsn program but did not get into any programs, what other majors can i apply to that are related to nursing pre req to get my bachelors then go for a accelerated bsn program?

As long as you have the pre reqs for the ABSN programs you can major in anything you want.

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Specializes in ICU.
Huh. Ok.....read the links; apparently there really are schools out there that offer a specific program called "pre-nursing". Unfortunately, unlike a "pre-med program", in which the student actually earns a degree in Biology or Chemistry, a "pre-nursing program" student can expect to receive a degree in----nothing. I just don't get this.

I am surprised to learn that schools are doing this, as it really is a colossal waste! An A.S. in NURSING, yep. Or an A.A. in NURSING (although less common, still available). But an A.A. in PRE-nursing?! A degree awarded in....nothing.

After completing an actual A.A. or A.S. NURSING program, one is eligible to take the licensing exam, and become a nurse. After completing an A.A. or A.S. in PRE-nursing, one is eligible to take....a place on the unemployment line.

Very disappointing to see schools (these look predominantly like little schools to me) cashing in on the "Nursing Shortage" to create a whole degree program that makes a graduate eligible to do NOTHING as a nurse....as the OP just found out. :(

I could not agree with this more!! When I found out you could get a degree in pre-nursing I was shocked and stated that this is nothing more than a money making scheme schools are trying to pull off. What the heck would anyone do with a degree in pre-nursing. Just a way for someone to get a degree that essentially means nothing. Makes me sad that this is what schools are trying to push on to unsuspecting students.

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I also majored in "Pre-Nursing" studies and graduated with my AS degree in that in the spring. The community college I attended is a huge feeder school for the BSN schools in my area, which is why they have these options. Student do their freshman & sophomore year in pre-nursing and transfer to a BSN program. It actually makes a lot of sense in this area of the country w. huge nursing schools and huge urban hospitals making the switch to BSN preferred hires.

The only other Bachelor's that my credits transferred to (other than the 6 nursing schools) was a Public Health Bachelors.

I am in Maryland if you have an specific questions for me please feel free to message me.

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