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Ah, I see. So doing the nursing diploma only would take less time than the associates degree. That seems like a good option. I will discuss it with the enrollment specialist next week and will let you know what happens. Thanks!!!

I'd like to do an accelerated program but they are all during the day and I have to work then. I don't understand what the diploma option is. Is it just the nursing classes without the basic college courses? I don't see what the difference is between diploma and the ADN....

Thanks for the advice! I was in touch with an enrollment specialist yesterday by e-mail and she told me what prereqs to take and mentioned the diploma option but didn't go into detail and said to call her, so I will next week. Did you do the diploma option?

Ok, I guess no one knows the answer so I will ask a different question. I applied to UCC the other day and they sent me info on how to register for classes. So do I now send them my transcripts (from high school & college) or do I take the prereqs first?

I have a BA in psych from many years ago and I want to attend Trinitas, but I can't find any info about the procedure for someone who already has a BA. I even wrote to the dean and she said to look on their website, but all I see is info for those who are HS grads. Anyway, would I have to take any pre-reqs? I know my science classes from college are too old to transfer, but what I don't understand is if I have to take classes like A&P now or do I apply to the program first and then take them. I am planning on starting classes in the fall. Thanks

I know this is an old thread, but I'm thinking of doing the EMT route myself so I was just wondering if you've started taking the class yet and what you think of it.

I am 43 and am considering nursing school because I am feeling unfulfilled in my current career, but I would NEVER quit my job in order to go to school. My job is my safety net so I plan to get my ADN by taking classes at night and will take my time. If I get a job as a nurse someday then great, but if I don't, at least I can say I'm an RN and I'll have more knowledge than most people about healthcare. BTW, not all nurses work in a hospital so I'm not sure why so many people are posting as if that is the only option. That's not what I plan to do when I finish school.

27 is not exactly 'old' and if you hate your current career, then it seems like a no-brainer for you to go into nursing. Hey, I'm 43 and I'm going for it. The BSN programs here are all full-time though so I am going for the ADN and then maybe do the BSN after. We'll see. I have a good career already so I'm not concerned about not being able to find a job because I can just continue in my current career until things open up, but when you consider it will probably take a couple of years to get your BSN, the economy might be in much better shape by then.

I asked almost the same question a few days ago. You might want to search for it because I got a lot of good advice. I'm going to do the ADN route because it's more flexible. I also can't quit my job to go to school so the ADN will let me take classes at night and keep my job. All the BSN programs where I live require taking classes during the day. If I decide I want to go for the BSN or MSN, I can get that later without too much trouble.

Sounds like we're in the same situation! I can't quit my job either, but I did find a BSN program that said you don't have to be a full-time student and can take classes at your own pace. But I like your idea. Taking the ADN at the community college is more convenient for me and then I can do the BSN online. The same college also offers the MSN option and those courses can be taken at the same time as the BSN. Sounds like it might be the best option for both of us.

OMG, you're right! I have to get some pre-requisites out of the way though, so I will have to work on those before I apply (mainly science courses). There are some others they list that are similar to courses I took in college, but I'm not sure if the classes I took back then will transfer. It also says it's possible to do the program part-time, although some of the practicum experiences are during the day. I could always take time off work to do that though so that shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for letting me know about this!

As I said in my OP, I'd like to do the BSN, but the only BSN programs around here are full-time and I can't afford to quit my job. I have a BA in psych so I won't have to take any of those classes so I only need the nursing classes and science. The community college is having an open house in a few weeks so I'm going to go to that and see what my options are. I'm also going to contact the school that does the BSN just for the heck of it and see if there's some way I could do that.

I live in NJ. The programs I'm looking at have both full and part-time options. Full-time just is not an option for me. That sounds tough, but I have friends who are nurses so I have some idea what I'm getting myself into. How many classes did you take each semester? I'm planning to take one or two at a time because I don't want to get overwhelmed. I have a pretty flexible job though. I work from home one day a week and have 5 weeks vacation so I'm thinking I can probably handle it. I also don't have any kids. It seems to be the same here. I just found one college that has an MSN program that is almost entirely online. I was surprised to see that! That's a great idea! I really hope I'm not the only 'old' person in the class. I've been concerned about that, but hopefully they'll be at least one other person like me. Since I'll be taking classes at night, I don't know if we'd have time to meet right after class, but maybe the next day or on the weekend. Thanks for the suggestions and advice! Have you graduated from school yet? If so, are you working now?

Thanks everyone! Since I can't do the full-time BSN program (unfortunately) I'll do the ADN first and then get the BSN later. I'm not in a huge rush and I'm assuming that when I do go for the BSN, maybe I won't have to take as many classes since I already have a BA.

Hi all. I just need a little advice. I have a BA in psychology and have been working in publishing for the past 15 years. I like my job well enough, but I've always been interested in health care and am looking for a way to get into it. I live close to 3 different community colleges that offer the ASN degree, but then I see that there are schools that offer a BSN as well and an accelerated program for those that already have a Bachelors in another field. Unfortunately, those programs require full-time enrollment and I can't afford to quit my job to go to school. So I think the ASN is my only option. My question is, does it make sense to get the ASN now and then go for the BSN eventually or is the ASN enough? One of the programs is having an open house in a few weeks that I'm going to check out and I want to have some idea of some good questions to ask. I graduated from college in 1988 so it's been a long time since I was in school!