Nursing School question.

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Hey guys! :)

I'm new here, so don't be too hard on me. :)

I'm sure this has been asked/answered before, but I can't find it.

I start college in a few months and am shooting for my BSN. I've looked around and from what I've read, it takes 4 years. Now, does it take 4 years in Nursing School excluding core, or 4 years in all including core classes and what not.

They way it sounds to me is that I would go 2 years core, then 2 years Nursing School for my BSN?

Any help would be greatly appreciated!!!

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You got it. It's 2+2. unless your high school sold you short, cause remedial classes will extend your pre-reqs.

Some schools are 1+3, and there are a few 4 year programs, but the vast majority of BSN paths are 2 years of pre-reqs and 2 years of nursing school.

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You got it. It's 2+2. unless your high school sold you short, cause remedial classes will extend your pre-reqs.

Some schools are 1+3, and there are a few 4 year programs, but the vast majority of BSN paths are 2 years of pre-reqs and 2 years of nursing school.

Thanks!!

What do you mean by high school selling me short? I didn't finish high school, but I passed the GED December of last year. I hope that won't be of any trouble.:confused:

Oh, one more thing. After I get my BSN, I want to go for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. From what i've read, i'd have to work a few years NICU, then go on to get my MSN, which is 2 years. Is that correct?

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Many highschool educations do not properly prepare a student for college level courses and they spend time in community colleges taking courses they should have taken in high school instead of taking college courses. This can extend the pre reqs to 3+ years. It all depends on how you do on your placement assessment.

You have a pretty good grasp on NP, at least I understand the process to be identical to what you described.

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Many highschool educations do not properly prepare a student for college level courses and they spend time in community colleges taking courses they should have taken in high school instead of taking college courses. This can extend the pre reqs to 3+ years. It all depends on how you do on your placement assessment.

You have a pretty good grasp on NP, at least I understand the process to be identical to what you described.

Thanks for all the info!!!:)

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You need to go to your nearest college, say "I wanna go here," and then they'll hand you a stack of papers to fill out. Along with that they'll probably announce that there's some sort of test to take that will determine what remediation you'll need if any. If you don't then you're good to go. If you need remediation and want to cram it all in four years then you'll likely have to start this summer and get some of whatever you need done before moving into a fall semester.

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Specializes in ER, progressive care.

For me, it was 1 year of pre-reqs and then 3 years of nursing classes.

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Specializes in Operating Room.
Thanks!!

What do you mean by high school selling me short? I didn't finish high school, but I passed the GED December of last year. I hope that won't be of any trouble.:confused:

Oh, one more thing. After I get my BSN, I want to go for Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. From what i've read, i'd have to work a few years NICU, then go on to get my MSN, which is 2 years. Is that correct?

The requirements and length of a program depends on the institution. Also, if you did not hear, there has been talk that in 2015, you need a doctoral degree to become an NP. So far this is a suggestion and not a requirement. HOWEVER, the other day while I was looking through NP programs, some have already transitioned into the doctoral program and no longer offered the MSN. I am hoping this trend isn't moving forward...

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