I need help PRETTY PLEASE!!!

[PreRN Katie]

OK, so to make a long story short, I have always wanted to be a nurse but at the college I have been attending it is IMPOSSIBLE to get into the nursing school (to get your BSN) so basicall I decided to just scrap the whole idea and major in something else. I'm graduating in May with my BS in Criminal Justice and and considering trying to pursue my dream of nursing yet again. The problem is that I'm not sure which route to take. What is the difference in ability/pay/hiring potential/etc. between a BS and an Associates in nursing? I am thinking of just going back to a community college to get my Associates since it will only take me a year or so if they let me count all the prereq-type classes I have taken as an undergrad. Do I need another Bachelors or would it be sufficient to get my Associates and get licensed (RN)? Also, you should know that I am very smart but I SUCK at chem. Thanks for any help!!! Basically I'm just scared. :uhoh21:

[Rachel712LPN]

Just a heads up, I know two people who have their BS in criminal justice and neither can find jobs. My brother, for example, is making $9 as a security guard at a hospital.

[Tweety, BSN, RN]

Go for the quickest route to becoming an RN. RNs with ADNs enjoy a wide variety of options, the same as BSNs, as they both are RNs.

There is such a thing as "accelerated BSN" if they have that where you are which takes students who have a bachelor's degree in another field.

Good luck.

[Jolie, BSN]

I suggest you check into the curriculum and cost of an ADN program versus an accelerated BSN. You mention that you might be able to complete an ADN in a year, if all of your pre-reqs are accepted. I think that may be a little too optimistic. Most ADN programs have 4 semesters of nursing content, so an accelerated BSN program may actually be quicker, although probably more expensive.

Good luck!