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Practiced most of what? Explanation please. And how do u know what my case is like? As for how long I have been an RN, I have been working a little over a year on a Step-Down unit. I want to go back now because a school in my area has a great bridge program that will allow me to start taking my MSN classes after completing a 3 credit Transition course. I'm just paranoid that they will change the requirements and I will be made to take more transition credits. Thanks for all the great responses. As for dealing with the course work in research, writing, defending ideas in papers etc., I have a lot of experience in that area as well. I would have not graduated with a BA if I didn't and a BSN program is not the only major that requires that ability in 4 year institutions.

I have a non-nursing BA and went on to get an ASN. I chose getting an ASN b/c I had a BA already and I did not want to spend a gazillion dollars on another one. Now that I have a BA and an ASN, I can bridge into a Masters program. Overall, this route is the cheapest and you still get to your goal. As for your case, you will have to get your gpa up regardless of BSN or ASN program. If I were you I would take all my pre-reqs. and non-nursing courses before applying for the program to get a higher GPA. Hope this helps and good luck.

So, I am very interested in getting my Masters. Right now I have a Bachelors in Biology, went back to school to get my ASN, and now want to take the next step. Many have said that after getting your initial RN, the continueing education for a nurse is easy. Does anyone else agree or disagree and why? Thanks for any advice and/or opinions. PS - If anyone is interested, there are Masters programs that bridge a non-nursing Bachelors and RN into an MSN program.

Hi, I am in the same boat. I've done research and NO you do not need a BSN to get your MSN. There is a school in my area that has you do a 3 credit bridge program and them you go into your Masters. Hope this helps and good luck!

Here is a link to the NCLEX scores for all Jersey schools from the NJ Board of Nursing. Unfortunetly Seton Hall's scores was one of the lowest. http://www.state.nj.us/oag/ca/nursing/minute/NCLEXResults_07.pdf

I know I am REALLY late on this one, but I had to comment on the post saying that GCC had problems with accrediatin. I have included a link from the NJ Board of Nursing listing how each of the following schools' 2007 graduates did on the NCLEX.(Lourdes, Helene Fuld, GCC) Out of all 3 schools Gloucester County College students performed the best and they have not had any problems with accreditation since the late 1990's. Other factors to consider in Helene Fuld is a 3 year program as compared to other 2 year programs out there and tends to be a bit more expensive. I know this info. is a way late for the original poster, but it might help someone else. http://www.state.nj.us/oag/ca/nursing/minute/NCLEXResults_07.pdf