Hello all, I am so glad I found this site! I was wondering if someone can help me, I will keep it short and simple.
I'm looking to go into nursing. I have a BS in biology, certified as a medical technologist, and have been working as one for 8 years. I also have a masters of health science in biomedical science/med lab sciences.
I am sick of being in the lab, I would like more patient contact. My hours are very rigid and I need more flexibility in my life. I also would like a career ladder and more upward mobility, which I will most likely not acheive being a med tech.
I cannot do a one year accelerated program, so I guess I have to do a BSN, however I do not have time to take classes, I work dayshift M-F 7AM to 3:30 or 4 PM
How can I go about obtaining my BSN online? I have most of the prereqs with my biology degree (I've taken A&P I and II, organic I and II, micro, genetics, advanced biochem, calc I and II, physics) can these go towards the BSN? Can I take some online courses then do the clinicals at a local hospital?
My job will pay for the degree (up to $12000) as long as I work as a nurse for 2 years here, so I would like to take advantage of this benefit, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Hello all, I am so glad I found this site! I was wondering if someone can help me, I will keep it short and simple.
I'm looking to go into nursing. I have a BS in biology, certified as a medical technologist, and have been working as one for 8 years. I also have a masters of health science in biomedical science/med lab sciences.
I am sick of being in the lab, I would like more patient contact. My hours are very rigid and I need more flexibility in my life. I also would like a career ladder and more upward mobility, which I will most likely not acheive being a med tech.
I cannot do a one year accelerated program, so I guess I have to do a BSN, however I do not have time to take classes, I work dayshift M-F 7AM to 3:30 or 4 PM
How can I go about obtaining my BSN online? I have most of the prereqs with my biology degree (I've taken A&P I and II, organic I and II, micro, genetics, advanced biochem, calc I and II, physics) can these go towards the BSN? Can I take some online courses then do the clinicals at a local hospital?
My job will pay for the degree (up to $12000) as long as I work as a nurse for 2 years here, so I would like to take advantage of this benefit, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!