Nursing School Question

Goldenhare · Oct 25, 2005

Hello!

Where are you? I have a BS in management from Penn State that I got in 1985. I have finished an AS in Nursing in May 05. Toward the end of my program of study, I found out that I could have done a MSN with just a semester or more of study. (I just went through my papers and of course I can't find the specifics!!) ANYWAYS, I think two things come into play. 1) What are your goals? 2) What are your family constraints?

Your BS stuff should be asset! MANY of my BS courses counted towards prerequisites in the AS degree. For instance, chemistry, psychology, (I had to take developmental psych.) I covered something like 21 credits. A second point here, I recently went to Virginia Commonwealth University to see about completing my BSN so I could consider a MSN. I was advised that because my BS was in science (as opposed to a BA) I only have to take 2 prerequisites to get into the MSN program.

I don't know where you are but check out http://www.nursing.vcu.edu/is. There are lots and lots of options for you to get started. Also check out Old Domionion University. Both programs includes lots and lots of flexibility. You still need support with the kids though. Unless you are as walking brain! Doing a Nursing degree is demanding and time consuming. Even if you do not live in Virginia, you can get an idea about what options are out there. Good Luck

imenid37 · Oct 25, 2005

To the OP, I know of several programs here in PA where you can go right to nursing school. The clinicals usually start after a few weeks in the nursing lab. Sciences, English comp, etc. are taken concurrently w/ the nursing courses. It is very intense. My daughter is currently looking into all of this. Thomas Jefferson University ASN program at Geisinger Medical Centre in Danville PA and at Methodist Hospital in Philly, Reading Hospital School of Nursing in Reading PA, Lancaster General College of Nursing in Lancaster PA., and St. Luke's Hospital in Bethlehem. PA. I think Reading and St. Luke's are still diploma programs, but the others are ADN. Good Luck! It's great to volunteer in a healthcare setting to make sure this is what you want to do first. To go this route, I think you have to be a good student and very committed.