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H! I'm a 20 year old about to start my second year of college. My whole life growing up for some reason I just assumed I would be a nurse. Maybe it was my dad rubbing off of me but I always assumed that's what I would do. So I have done a year of pre reps for my local nursing program but the last 6 months I have become discouraged with my choice. I don't really know that nursing would make me the happiest. I have always been extremely fascinated by the process of pregnancy and birth. I've been researching careers that deal with that, and also that don't require years and years of schooling. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE some input. Are there careers in that field that you would suggest? Thanks so much!

Yeah I think I'm going to do that. The only requirement I didn't meet in high school was three years of math. I took 2 years but I did a semester in college and I read that it counts as a full year in high school so I'm hoping that will fulfill the requirement. If I were to stay at my community college it will take 5 years to get a bachelors. But if I somehow got into the local university it would take 4 years I assume. I just have my days where I'm overly worked and stressed and start second guessing myself and if I can really do what it takes to become a nurse.

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So here is my timeline. I only needed a year of prerequisites. 2 years for my Associates at a community college (currently about to start my 2nd year). My hope is that when I graduate I'I can work in L&D (I live in an area where this is possible) while I work on my BSN online, which I am hoping to complete in 12-18 months. That year will also fulfill the 1 year experience that sone nurse midwifery schools require in order to apply.

So even though the total schooling will take be anywhere 6 to 10 years, I'm doing it in chunks, with different goals along the way, and I'll already be working through most of it.

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I'm at a community college so they're quoting that it will take a total of 3 years to complete my prerequisites. Then they suggest getting my associates degree at the community college which takes two years, then transferring to a university for a final year to get my bachelors. Does that make sense? Sorry I'm bad at explaining sometimes lol.

That's going to depend on what nursing program you're interested in. Usually 4 year Universities look for 60 hours to transfer (a lot of specific courses). I'd look at the school you want to get into, and see what they require. You don't have to get your Associate's Degree to get your BSN.

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That's going to depend on what nursing program you're interested in. Usually 4 year Universities look for 60 hours to transfer (a lot of specific courses). I'd look at the school you want to get into, and see what they require. You don't have to get your Associate's Degree to get your BSN.

What about if I apply to a university right now. Like a four year bachelors program. Is that possible? Sorry I'm pretty clueless, my counselors haven't been very informative.

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What about if I apply to a university right now. Like a four year bachelors program. Is that possible? Sorry I'm pretty clueless, my counselors haven't been very informative.

The people who can give you the most accurate information are the people who work at the colleges where you might enter the program. If you're not getting help where you are, make contact somewhere else.

It sounds very strange that someone is telling you you need three years of prereqs for an ASN. Do they have a printed list of course requirements and approximate timelines? That might help even if you have a crummy advisor.

With a community college ASN program, it's possible to complete prereqs in two semesters and the nursing program in another four. You would spend only three years getting a degree that puts you into a field that has decent pay and will always have jobs open. You won't find many fields where an associate's degree is so valuable. You can then pursue a BSN at your leisure while already working.

If you want to work in L&D, as others have mentioned, you could consider training as a doula, but if you want a living wage and to be a skilled provider, nursing is pretty much entry level.

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Yeah I'm looking into applying at a local university which would take 4 years total for my bachelors. That would be awesome.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum.

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I'm at a community college so they're quoting that it will take a total of 3 years to complete my prerequisites. Then they suggest getting my associates degree at the community college which takes two years, then transferring to a university for a final year to get my bachelors. Does that make sense? Sorry I'm bad at explaining sometimes lol.

That makes zero sense. If a BSN takes four years, why would getting an ASN take longer?

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Because I'm at a community college and not a university. Lol

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Because I'm at a community college and not a university. Lol

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Specializes in Pediatrics.

If your comm college told you that prereqs will take that long, I'd look into a different program. I did prereqs in 1 year, ADN in a fast track 16 month program, and by doubling up two classes at a time through Ohio U, I'll have gotten my BSN portion done in 7 months.

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How much did you pay for the program though? So far I've gotten all free schooling plus extra money from financial aid. Wish I knew how to get it done quicker though.

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