Is it too late for nursing???

[xInspiredx]

I will actually be a senior at a university this upcoming Fall.

Is it too late to become a RN? After I graduate, what can I do? An associate degree in nursing? So an ASN? Is an ASN something that you can do after you complete a college degree? Where can I find a list of schools that offer an ASN, IF that is, I can do that and still be an RN. How many years is it?

I am majoring in biology right now, so I have pretty much taken all of the prerequisites. It's just too late to apply to a nursing program, since it will be my 4th year this upcoming Fall.

What are my options right now, as it is too late to change my major in college.

Also, what are some classes that are recommended for me to take right now? Philosophy, history, sociology, etc. classes? I've already taken some psychology classes.

Oh, and what is an "accelerated" BSN program?

What's the difference between a BSN program, and a "nursing major"?

Thank you!

[racquetmom]

I'm not sure I understand your question. You are asking if you can go to college after you get a degree? Many people have multiple degrees and some people go to college their entire life for pure enjoyment. Obviously, if you have a biology degree and you want a master's you are back going to college??? Associate of Nursing is ADN. I would recommend you meet with your current school's advisor and discuss what options you have. Every school is different so if the current school is not where you want to go for nursing then go to your community college of choice and talk to a nursing advisor there. This way you will have accurate information of what classes you already met with your current degree. I believe all the schools have a nursing entrance test whether it be the NET or TEAS or HESI. Someone else may chime in and correct me on this, but you could start by taking the needed test for your school of choice.

[iPink, BSN, RN]

I just applied to an Accelerated BSN (ABSN). It's a program that is offered to people who hold a degree in a non-nursing major. The ABSNs can last from 12-16 months. It's certainly not too late to do a BSN or even an Accelerated MSN. I went to an Information Session for one of the ABSN programs I was interested in and there were people there who were in the process of finishing up college. They have decided to go into nursing their last year and decided to take this route.

Check out ABSNs in your area to see when they're deadlines are to apply and what prerequisites classes you need to have already taken,etc. A lot of ABSNs are higher in price than ADN programs.

Once you graduate from a ABSN program, you will receive a Bachelors in Nursing, but you must pass the NCLEX to work as an RN (and bear the title).

That's the best option I would take is an ABSN. However, some people who had a non-nursing degree decided to go straight into an Accelerated MSN program. The decision is up to you. I'm choosing to go into an ABSN over an AMSN because I would like to get nursing experience first before Mastering in a specialty.

[xInspiredx]

Thanks for your replies!

I really appreciate it! :-)