Chrissy12

Thanks NY Nurse, Actually, I'm looking into Adelphi and Molloy. I will be speaking with advisors from both schools this week. Molloy seems to have a BSN-MSN dual degree program for Second Degree'ers but I think I'm leaning more towards Adelphi's program. All really depends on the aid I receive from Uncle Sam. :) Thanks for your advice though. I looked into Columbia, but the commute would have been a nightmare for me.

Thanks Slim, Appreciate your reply. I knew there were a few private schools offering the Accelarated BSN program to Second Degree students... like Columbia/Adelphi/Molloy... I guess I should have been more specific. I was turning to SUNY schools first and was finding no luck... I can't really afford $60,000 but I guess I'll have to sit on loans for a bit.

Hello All, After purusing what Long Island has to offer in terms of Nursing programs, I am finding that most schools require me to get my Associates prior to my Bachelors in Nursing. I am a little bewildered at this considering I am a returning student with a B.S. in Marketing. I see it as it would take me pretty much the same time to get my RN-BSN as it would my RN-A.A.S. Would anyone be able to give any clarity on this for me? If the degree is considered progressive for me then I would understand but if I would be essentially learning the same thing but more while persuing a BSN, I'd rather by-pass the Associates degree. Any schools known that accept transfer students into their BSN program without a RN licensure? I am only finding schools that are accepting incoming freshman or RN-to BSN. Another reason why I feel this is discriminatory is if incoming freshman are entitled to the program than how am I any different? I'm being penalized for carrying all my pre-req (-) the sciences? Thats just absurb no? I am currently fulfilling my pre-req (A&P I & II - no surprise) but could use some guidance on the best path to pursue. I am also going to take the Boces CNA certificate program so I can start becoming acclimated to patient care during my schooling. Any suggestions/comments would help immensley.