I am lost...

Really you probably should step back at your plans. If nursing is REALLY what you want to do, why finish a degree you are not going to use and accumulate that debt before getting a nursing degree.

Solution... You could instead try to get into a BSN program, or even an ADN program and become an RN from there without wasting time on a BS first. And for Nursing you do not need Calc, or OChem. Ususally a basic bio, often a basic chem (not always), Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology, are the science you need. As far as I know bacic algebra is the highest math required for nursing (so EASY math for someone that is taken Calc)

However if you are set in finishing your BS first, there are Accelerated BSN programs at many colleges that are geared toward people that already have a bachlores in something other then nursing. They are usually fast paced and demanding...and hard to get into. Other then that I think you would just have to start off into a ADN or BSN program, just like you could right now anyway.

Quite honestly you should probably make an appointment and sit down with your academic advisor and discuss things. Figure out if it is better to change direction now and what you would have to do to do so. You may have to apply to the nursing program of your school to change directions, and you may have to fill in nursing prerequisite classes that you havent done before you can apply.

Wow thanks!

Just to clarify, I will need to get a BSN after I receive my BS degree? I know for a fact that I will not settle with an ADN degree and will want to pursue further education so I might as well just finish my BS degree now.

1) Take Required Classes for Nursing School

2) Finish my BS degree in Bio Sci

3) Get a BSN Degree?

...dahh i bit confused now hehe.

I'll do more research. Thanks

What I was saying why get your BS in biology degree at all. Why not just switch to a BSN program.

A BSN is a BS degree in Nursing.

To be a RN you have to take the NCLEX-RN licensing test. To be eligible to take that test, you have to complete either a BSN, ADN, or a Diploma RN program. All 3 allow you to test to be an RN, an all three allow further education, RN-BSN for ADN/Diploma RN...MSN, DNP, PhD, as well as many different certifications to be things like a CRNA, NP, and so on.

But Yes if complete your BS in Biological sciences you will have to then either get your BSN, or ADN, or Diploma RN program. You do not have to do it AFTER your BS in biological sciences. That is exactly what I was saying. You could just talk to your advisor find out what classes you need to take and what you need to do to get into the BSN program INSTEAD of continuing through the BS in biology first. Quite honestly, if I was you that is what I would do. I do not see the point of finishing a BS in biology if you are not going to use it, unless you are almost done and could get into an accelerated BSN program

You have a couple options:

1. Finish your BS, get an accelerated/second-degree BSN. This is a second bachelor's degree. Programs are between 1 and 2 years in length.

2. Transfer to a BSN program now for your first bachelor's. This might take awhile because nursing programs are hard to get into. You won't need calculus or o-chem. Will probably need 8 credits of A&P and possibly nutrition to transfer. How long this will take depends a lot on which nursing program you transfer to and how many pre-req's you have to do first. It could easily be a few years.

3. Finish your BS and apply to a direct-entry NP program. Same pre-req's as 2. This is a graduate degree (MSN). When you finish (and write a couple certification exams) you will be an RN and an NP. These programs are approximately 2-3 years in length, after you finish your BS.

As far as exams go, some nursing schools require entrance tests and some don't. Many NP programs will require the GRE.

As far as grades go, you will probably need more than a 3.0. Once you start looking at nursing programs (either BSN or MSN), you will probably discover that you are missing a few pre-req's. Take 1 or 2 semesters to complete these, and you could also take some fluff courses to bring up the GPA. You need excellent grades in your nursing pre-req's.

As for picking a path ... that is a personal decision. My only advice would be to make sure you get a bachelor's degree in something (i.e., don't drop out and get an ADN). Having a 4-year degree in anything will open a lot of doors and minds wherever you go in life.

So then my question is: Can I just switch from my current BS degree in BioSci to a BSN degree in the middle? I am just finishing up my general ed courses and the only upper division course I took thus far is O'chem. Should I ask my counselor if this is even a viable option to do to make a sudden switch or is it not even possible?

Is a BSN degree an entirely different entity (applying elsewhere) or can it be done by simply filling out papers -- like switching majors?

I would like to screw my BS degree and just get a BSN. But I do not want to waste anymore time as I have already took 2 years of break and am behind in my course of studies. What is the best decision both financially and Time-wise to make?

The BSN isn't "entirely different" from other majors BUT. Nursing programs are ridiculously competitive. Some schools have lottery systems to get in, some have merit systems, some have 3 -year wait lists. There is a good chance that it will not be a simple or quick process to simply switch majors to a BSN but you will have to talk to your academic advisor about that.

The best decision is hard to pick here. It really depends on how long it will realistically take you to get into the BSN. It is very possible that it would be faster to finish the BS and then do a second-degree or graduate program. But of course that wouldn't be cheap ... Consider this your first encounter with the nightmare of getting into nursing school.

Once you are done with the pre-requisites, you can apply to a BSN program whenever they are accepting applications. Most universities in Ca accept apps between Oct and Nov. For the BSN you have to be accepted into it first and the dept will change your major for you. It is like applying to a different entity because it is different requirements than the universities requirements.