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Hi... at some point I'm thinking of entering an accelerated BSN program. I'll need to work during the program, but unfortunately there doesn't appear to be a non-accelerated second degree BSN. As a workaround, I was thinking:

a) pursue an AAS/RN path by taking evening courses at a local community college. Then do an RN->BSN online.

b) take non-clinical nursing classes at a local college, transfer these credits to an accelerated BSN thus freeing up some time to work during the program.

Which is the more feasible pathway? As to why I need a BSN - well, I'd like to go the nurse practioner route.

Please advise. Thanks

PS I'm in Virginia.

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Specializes in M/S, MICU, CVICU, SICU, ER, Trauma, NICU.

The accelerated route is not conducive to working fulltime. You will need sleep and that one year of pure HE** is going to take ALL of your time.

Good luck, but you may be biting off more than you can chew.

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which is why I was asking about workarounds :)

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Specializes in hopeful ER/Surg.

I'd LOVE to know how to work around earning my degree.

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wow, don't you people read? not a workaround to EARNING the degree, but a workaround to scheduling the curriculum in ways that aren't typical (ie, one of the options I presented). :yeah:

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Specializes in Neurology.

Does Virginia have any 24 month programs you could apply to? I know in NC, UNC-Chapel Hill offers both a 24 mo. and a 14 mo. program for second degree students. I think it would probably be best to take out loans if you do an ABSN for the living expenses- maybe do a program that has a reimbursement program at a local hospital?

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