RedRage00

BC, I have looked into those programs as well. I'm just afraid of graduating with an MSN and no job experience? How did that work out for you? How was your MSN program? Did it give you a lot of helpful experience for your first NP job?

Thanks for the advice everyone! I've been researching some programs online and it makes much more sense for me to go after a BSN since I already have a bachelors and most of the pre reqs I need are pretty basic to every program out there associates or BSN. UT Health Science Center in Houston has an accelerated BSN program that you can complete in 3 20hr semesters! EEK! That sounds tough but I'm sure it can be done. I would need to take pretty much the same amount of courses before I can enter that program as the associates program here in Dallas. So, I need to get started on some pre reqs. I'll be starting a class on 2/1 that is an online Developmental Pysch class, and will see what I can take in the summer when the time comes. If I calculated correctly I just need 7 pre req courses. I believe I can pull that off in a year working full time....and then after that I'll see if I can get into UTHSC-Houston or maybe the one in San Antonio. They have an accelerated program as well and I used to live in San Antonio so I'm more familiar with the area. Thanks for your help!

Thanks for all the responses. I applied as a pre-nursing student at UT-Austin for the BSN program so I am waiting to hear back from them. I have not met with them yet, but based on what I have read on their website I would need about 30 hours of pre reqs before I can even apply to the upper level sequence courses. I believe 11 of those hours have to be taken at UT. Most of the pre reqs I need are based around Biology, Human Anatomy, etc. I have all of the English, history, etc out of the way from my previous undergrad. I could probably get these courses out of the way in a year if I was to go back to school as a full-time student, but that is easier said than done. I would probably have to leave my decent paying full time job to go back to school full time. I'm not sure if I can do that, which is why I started to look into the Associates program here at a community college. IF I went back to school as a full-time student it would probably take me 3 years to complete a BSN (1 year of prereqs + 2 of the upper level actual nursing school). For the associates, the main pre reqs I need are A&P 1 and 2, microbiology,human growth and development, and they also suggest taking several RNSG "support courses" So, all in all, I think I have the same amount of pre reqs needed for the Associates and the BSN. I would be able to work full time and take these pre reqs until I have completed them all, and it would probably take a little longer going part time. The associates is A LOT cheaper from the community college than at UT. My biggest concern is having to go back to being a poor college student while going to school full time. What would you do in my situation?

Hi: I am currently working in the business world as an accountant. I am growing tired of the accounting world and with the economy the way it is, it's making it tough to find a good job or to advance IMO. I am a 27 year old single male so I figured I am still young enough to jump back into school without too many problems. I've been reading up on a program here in Dallas that is a 2 year associates program. I currently hold a BBA in accounting and an MBA in management accounting. Is this a plus in the nursing profession? To have this business background? Also, would it be wiser to shoot for a BSN instead of an associates? From what I've read online, there doesn't seem to be too big of a difference. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks!