I have to switch majors from nursing to a non nursing undergrad degree=(

[jrsygirl]

I was a senior nursing major but I was dismissed from my program, only had two more semesters to go! There is no way I can apply back in the program at all...

It stinks because I would have had my BSN in Spring of 2012 I hate the feeling knowing that all

So my new plan is to finish up a bachelors degree at my school in a different major and then apply to a few 2nd degree accelerate nursing program as soon as a I graduate.

Also, I will apply at a few for associate nursing programs as a plan B just in case I don't get into the Accelerated BSN program.

I need advice about what Major to pick up in the meantime.

I was thinking about sociology with minor in psychology and public health OR psychology with a minor in public health.

Those are the the only majors that would really count my nursing classes. Granted, it would still take another two years to complete the soc or psy degree leading to a total of 6 years undergrad, but I rather finish in 6 years than 8 years.... At this point, I just want to graduate so that I can start nursing school again ( I know, I know ,finish school in order to start up again..)

Although I plan on going right back to nursing school post graduation, I want a degree that I will be able to get a decent job in just in case my plan doesn't work out the way I planned. I've heard that unless a person plans on getting your masters degree in sociology and psychology, which def don't, I will not be able to get a good paying job. I've read info about becoming about a social worker at a hospital or a tech a mental health facility but I don't know what else I could do with those degrees...... Does anyone know what I can do with either degree????? Also long as I am working with people in a health care setting. PLEASE HELP!

Also, when I eventually do become a nurse, I want to work on a Med Surg floor, but I eventually ( maybe after 10 or 15 years or maybe part time will working Med Surg) would like to get into mental health nursing or some kind of community health nursing

On top of that, by the time I apply for a different nursing school, I will have to retake my nursing pre reqs ( A+P, Micro and Chem )because they need to be taken within 5 years.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

You could also look into a hospital based diploma program, there are a few left in NJ, and I believe there is one in the Camden area.

[su9032]

jrysgrl,

OK, you were dismissed for not making the grades. That is very good news because you can still achieve your goal , it will just take longer than planned. I was going to say the same thing, apply to an LPN program. This happens frequently where students fail out of the BSN or ADN programs and they become LPN's and then transition back into an RN program and do very well. I don't know if you can possibly apply to another BSN or ADN program, but check that out too. Also, I don't know how old that you are, but many people change majors or careers along the way and they end up in school longer than they planned. Just try to look at your situation like that. I'm in school for the third time because this is my 3rd career change. I didn't start nursing school until I was 36 and I will be 38 when I graduate next semester and so technically it took me 20 years to get to this point :yelclap::

[iPink, BSN, RN]

I was going to say get the B.A, then go into an accelerated program, but I read the suggestions about going into LPN then bridge to an ADN, which I think is a great idea. However, you may want to see about the hiring in the area. Im in Jersey as well and there is an LPN in my ABSN program and she's taking the ABSN route over the LPN-to-RN bridge because hospitals in our area are hiring BSNs. It may not be like this all throughout the state. Just something for you to think about. Good luck!

[jrsygirl]

Glad2baSN said:

I was going to say get the B.A, then go into an accelerated program, but I read the suggestions about going into LPN then bridge to an ADN, which I think is a great idea. However, you may want to see about the hiring in the area. Im in Jersey as well and there is an LPN in my ABSN program and she's taking the ABSN route over the LPN-to-RN bridge because hospitals in our area are hiring BSNs. It may not be like this all throughout the state. Just something for you to think about. Good luck!

Thanks...Yeah I started thinking about the LPN program but then I would have to go back for a RN and then a BSN. Decisions Decisions. I know most hospitals in NJ want BSN. I was thinking about an RN program but I would have to wait at least a year to apply and get it bc the app for Fall 2011 are due already. But by Fall 2012, I would almost be finished my undergrad non nursing degree AND have I would have to take all my prereqs over so I don't know if it would be worth it to drop out of school so late ( fall 2012) versus just finishing up and applying for the accelerated program... And then there is the question of will I even be accepted and how will I pay for it??

[caliotter3]

Many people state they had to leave accelerated programs because they could not keep up with the pace. This should be a concern for someone who could not keep up with a traditional program.