MA to RN question

elkpark · May 14, 2008

All the different routes to becoming an RN can be v. confusing for people who don't already know how all of this works! :)

Accelerated BSN programs, which is, I think, what you're referring to, are for people who already have a BA/BS degree in something else (or are v. close to finishing another baccalaureate degree). The reason they are quicker is because those people are able to transfer in nearly everything but the actual, specific nursing courses. Also, those programs are extremely fast-paced and intense, which may work well for some people but might be a poor choice for others.

I would encourage you to talk to someone (face to face, in person) at all the basic nursing programs (community college ADN programs and college/university BSN programs) in your area and find out directly, specifically from them what they have to offer you and what you would or wouldn't qualify for. Also, most schools have financial aid offices that can steer you in the direction of grants/scholarships that you would qualify for, plus provide information about student loans.

Best wishes --

P_RN, ADN, RN · May 15, 2008

What is your MAT major? Is it a science track? Middle School Education ?

What you are referring to is called an accelerated BSN. You go at 99mph in all your courses and clinicals. You have to have the prerequisites already done. How far do you want to go in the nursing realm?

If you only want to try it out then start looking for RN schools. But be aware they are having waitiing lists for admission in most places due to the need for more instructors. Elpark has given you excellent advice-face to face is best.

EmoAngel1202 · May 15, 2008

MAT ( medical Asst Tech). and like i said i have heard of these fast classes that i can be done in a yr and some months. when i did my classes to be a Medical asst, every month it was 2 classes and we went fast as well. every months was 2 classes for a whole yr. so im kinda thinkin thats how its going to be when i go to another school to be an RN.

elkpark · May 15, 2008

Again, the "fast" (accelerated) BSN programs are only for people who already have a BA or BS degree (in something other than nursing), so unless you already have a BA or BS degree (or are very close to being finished with one) you would not qualify for any of those programs.

Most RN programs take much longer than 15 or 16 months -- more like 3-4 years, and any RN program is going to be fast-paced and difficult.

Please talk to people at all the nursing programs near you, and find out what you would need to do to qualify for the programs available to you and which program would best suit your needs/circumstances. Best wishes!

labrador4122, RN · May 17, 2008

Again, the "fast" (accelerated) BSN programs are only for people who already have a BA or BS degree (in something other than nursing), so unless you already have a BA or BS degree (or are very close to being finished with one) you would not qualify for any of those programs.
Most RN programs take much longer than 15 or 16 months -- more like 3-4 years, and any RN program is going to be fast-paced and difficult.
Please talk to people at all the nursing programs near you, and find out what you would need to do to qualify for the programs available to you and which program would best suit your needs/circumstances. Best wishes!

Correction.

At miami dade college in miami, FL

there is a track for students that have health related fields, for example medical assistants, and respiratory therapists-

medical assistants who are certified- by the approved companies, you have to call miami dade college to get the name of the two approved companies- can be cadidates for the one year track, they skip the first theory semester.

www.mdc.edu

pagandeva2000, LPN · May 21, 2008

MAT ( medical Asst Tech). and like i said i have heard of these fast classes that i can be done in a yr and some months. when i did my classes to be a Medical asst, every month it was 2 classes and we went fast as well. every months was 2 classes for a whole yr. so im kinda thinkin thats how its going to be when i go to another school to be an RN.

An RN program would be much more detailed than what training for a Medical Assistant; in fact, even an LPN program would be. LPN programs are primarily from 9 months to 2 years and while you would be a bit familiar with some of the training, the how and why would be far different. Also, many of them are very, very competitive. Most involve pre-requisite courses in anatomy & physiology, English, psychology, microbiology and more. They will be in much more depth and most school want high grades for acceptace into the RN programs.

I think that you can begin by investigating RN programs in your area, finding out about the pre-requisites, how many seats are held per semester/year and such. The sky is the limit, follow your dreams! Just make plans on how to achieve your goals, and best of luck to you!:wink2:

RossayRN · May 21, 2008

Hi,

In 2001 I transfered from MA program to an RN program. There is nothing that I did in the MA program that transfered into the RN program except for gen eds like my english. out of 40 credits, on 12 transfered. A&p didn't transfer it wasn't detailed enough as I learned when I took the the university a&p. They only scrap the surface of what you need to know in MA a&p. You are going to have to do all the prerequisites and start from the beginning if you don't already have chem, micro, a&p 1 and 2, humanities , etc. The only way for you to go into an accelerated program is if you are an ADN, LPN, or have a bach already.

labrador4122, RN · May 21, 2008

Hi,
In 2001 I transfered from MA program to an RN program. There is nothing that I did in the MA program that transfered into the RN program except for gen eds like my english. out of 40 credits, on 12 transfered. A&p didn't transfer it wasn't detailed enough as I learned when I took the the university a&p. They only scrap the surface of what you need to know in MA a&p. You are going to have to do all the prerequisites and start from the beginning if you don't already have chem, micro, a&p 1 and 2, humanities , etc. The only way for you to go into an accelerated program is if you are an ADN, LPN, or have a bach already.

While some of what you say it is true......... but the last sentence is not.

It is true that you do have to have the required pre-reqs of the RN program: such as the english, math, A&P, chemistry, microbiology, speech, psych etc.

but if you have all that- plus the required medical assistant certification (you have to take a test to get certified as an MA)- then you have the qualifications to start the accelerated 1 year program at Miami Dade College.

again- they do take students into their accelerated program who have certifications in fields such as medical assistants, respiratory techs, LPN etc.

www.miami.edu

go to this site to get the full information about this.

Perhaps they do not offer it in all the schools.

I know for a fact that miami dade college offers this because I wanted to get in that program, because I am an MA too- but I was never accepted into this school.

I ended up going to www.broward.edu . and there they do not have that option, only generic, the LPN to RN, and the online RN program for the students who have an AA or higher in their college education.

labrador4122, RN · May 21, 2008

Hi,
In 2001 I transfered from MA program to an RN program. There is nothing that I did in the MA program that transfered into the RN program except for gen eds like my english. out of 40 credits, on 12 transfered. A&p didn't transfer it wasn't detailed enough as I learned when I took the the university a&p. They only scrap the surface of what you need to know in MA a&p. You are going to have to do all the prerequisites and start from the beginning if you don't already have chem, micro, a&p 1 and 2, humanities , etc. The only way for you to go into an accelerated program is if you are an ADN, LPN, or have a bach already.

The same happened for me- the vocational credits from the MA program did not transfer- because they are vocational school- they needed "college" credits.

but it's ok. I did them- then went to an RN program and became an RN

RossayRN · May 21, 2008

I am in chicago and here there aren't any ways around it unless you have prior nursing experience or a Bach in something else. If there is then the MAs here don't know about it because I had some in my nursing class and prereq classes. I also had paramedics, and respiratory therapists my nursing class that had to do everything.

RossayRN · May 21, 2008

What you found is something rare, at least here it is because every school I attempted to apply to all had the same criterion: RN, LPN, or Bach.