Non-Science Bachelor Degree to RN

[Oyiwaa]

Good morning.

I am facing a dilemma and need advice.

I am planning to start training to become a nurse. I already have a Bachelor's program and ideally could take the accelerated nursing program, but this would require almost 2 years of pre-req preparation before getting into the accelerated program.

I thought it would be better to go straight into the regular Nursing (I.e, 4 years) program. I was thinking of Drexel since I live in the Philly area and my husband works there.

As stated, I already have a Bachelor's degree from outside the USA, and had started a Masters in Special Education in the USA before I interrupted my education because of family reasons.

Do you think pursuing the 4 year Nursing program is the best approach in this case?

Given my previous educational background (i.e, I am not coming straight out of high school), are there different admission requirements? Do i still have to write the SAT, admissions essays before entering the 4-yr nursing program.

Thanks again, and looking forward to hearing from you.

all the best, Ginny

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

You need to contact the program to get accurate answers to specific questions. In the US, there is generally no difference in admission criteria based upon age or previous experience. The only exception would be if your previous knowledge is sufficient to obtain credit by "testing out" of some courses via CLEP tests.