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Is there anyone who knows of any programs which can be persued by a BScN degree graduate besides nursing? Failed the RN exam for the 3rd time this February, just wondering what to do next.

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You could try taking the CPNRE exam and become an LPN/RPN I know that many BSN students dropped out in third and second year to write the CPNRE. I also know of many BSN students that work as HCA/RCA and like it because its less responsibility that working as an RN. It all comes down to what you feel you want to do. You may not want to work in healthcare right now and that is understandable. I wish you all the best and good luck with whatever path you choose.

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You could try taking the CPNRE exam and become an LPN/RPN I know that many BSN students dropped out in third and second year to write the CPNRE. I also know of many BSN students that work as HCA/RCA and like it because its less responsibility that working as an RN. It all comes down to what you feel you want to do. You may not want to work in healthcare right now and that is understandable. I wish you all the best and good luck with whatever path you choose.

Uhm, no. Obtaining the "L" in LPN should NOT be awarded to failed CRNE writers as a consolation prize. It's an insult to every PN student who underwent their programme and successfully passed CPNRE. The two educational pathways are different as bodies such as CARNA and assorted Unions for RNs are only too happy to remind working LPNs.

A better thing for the OP to consider is why they failed an exam that tests basic entry level information to their profession. Then contact their university to see what remeidal actions can be taken.

Workwise, look into pharmaceutical sales or rep work with companies that provides products such as hip/knee replacement parts or the lenses used in opthamology surgeries. The vendor reps are required to have a degree and become mini experts on their company products. I've heard that many reps are nurses who left the hospital setting.

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Specializes in Hospital nursing.

2 years of a BScN do NOT equal a PN diploma. To write the CPNRE now one requires a diploma from a recognized PN program.

As Fiona said, a PN license is not a consolation prize for those who failed the CRNE 3 times.

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You could try taking the CPNRE exam and become an LPN/RPN I know that many BSN students dropped out in third and second year to write the CPNRE. I also know of many BSN students that work as HCA/RCA and like it because its less responsibility that working as an RN. It all comes down to what you feel you want to do. You may not want to work in healthcare right now and that is understandable. I wish you all the best and good luck with whatever path you choose.

Thank you for your response but I am already an RPN. So that avenue is not mine.

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Specializes in Psych, OR.

Maybe you can check out getting a masters. I think with a BScN you have a lot of option. If you talk to your nursing tutors, profs or student rep they may be able to help you more on what your options are. Good luck:)

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Maybe you can check out getting a masters. I think with a BScN you have a lot of option. If you talk to your nursing tutors, profs or student rep they may be able to help you more on what your options are. Good luck:)

Uhm, Masters are usually held by nurse educators with experience as a working nurse.

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Specializes in Psych, OR.
Uhm, Masters are usually held by nurse educators with experience as a working nurse.

Uhm, there is more than one type of masters. She/he could even go to teachers college with a BScN. That's why I advise to see some of the profs, nursing tutors at school as they should know of the many options. It still is a bachelors of science in nursing which can be augmented through further education to become something not specific to nursing or not requiring an RN license.

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Specializes in geriatrics.

You could consider teaching ESL students here. With a BSN, or any degree for that matter, you can take a course to teach ESL....the reputable ones are usually at least 2 to 3 months. Or go overseas to teach (ie Korea). The pay is decent.

And yeah...usually with a Masters, you need 3 to 5 yrs RN experience. People forget that although you might be accepted into a program, you still need to meet all of the other qualifications to be hired. The schools will usually take your tuition fees, but in the end, you need a job out of it.

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Uhm, there is more than one type of masters. She/he could even go to teachers college with a BScN. That's why I advise to see some of the profs, nursing tutors at school as they should know of the many options. It still is a bachelors of science in nursing which can be augmented through further education to become something not specific to nursing or not requiring an RN license.

I agree tahitianmoon, there are many types of masters programs out there. If you have a strong business sense, getting a MBA or taking college courses related to entrepreneurship is a great way to start an agency or medical supply business. Or you can obtain an Masters in Social Work from an accredited school to become a Social Worker provided you meet their criteria. There is also the option of becoming a midwife through an accredited program.

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And there is always going to be the interview question of "why aren't you working as a nurse?"

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And there is always going to be the interview question of "why aren't you working as a nurse?"

Yes I agree, but there are many ways that question can be answered gracefully just like many difficult interview questions.

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