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Alright... So I am at the point where I can apply to nursing programs. Quick background: I have a BA in international studies and over the last year and half I have taken a massive amount of prerequisites to apply to nursing schools. So far I have applied to two: The first one is an MSN + RN program that lasts 15 months (it is accelerated). The second is a 12 month RN program with no diploma attached until you complete two MORE years of online classes (while you are working) which at the end you receive an MSN and can sit for the NP boards in your specialty. I am currently not really tied down in anyway, so I am thinking that my goal will be to become a traveling nurse. So which is the best route? Are there traveling NPs? To be 100% honest I am a little bit nervous about the super accelerated 15 month MSN program as I tend to get easily overwhelmed when there is too much class work/homework especially when I don't feel like I can perform well. So any advice? Thank you all!! -Tim

THANK YOU!! I found the website and more specifically this area on the website ( Board of Registered Nursing - RN Programs ) which I assume is what you were referring to? Is there this website for other states? Thank you again!

Hello! Thank you for the tip! Do you know which schools specifically offer the Entry Level MSN? Thank you!

Hey! Thank you for reading my post! Yeah... I have been looking at many school's prerequisites and most require two semesters of just plain chemistry. So I will probably take a regular chemistry course instead.

Hello! I am sort of new to the forum so forgive me if this post is not in the right place. I am looking for a "non-traditional" (as in I have a BA in international studies) BSN or MSN nursing program that ideally would be relatively short but not necessarily accelerated. A little background about me: Again, I have a BA in international studies - but my GPA was not very good (think below a 2.5) because German was required for my major and frankly, I was bad at it, so it really brought down my GPA. I applied to and was accepted into the United State Peace Corps - and I spent 3 full years abroad serving in the IT and education sectors in an incredibly foreign and remote place. I am currently going to a community college to get the science prerequisites under my belt. I have taken: Anatomy and Physiology 1, Intro to Psychology, and I am about to wrap up Anatomy and Physiology 2, and Microbiology. I currently have straight 'A's (as in a 4.0 GPA from community college). So.. My plan is to take two more common prerequisites over this summer - probably a Life Span Development class and a hybrid Organic and Biochem class. And while doing so, apply for schools that offer BSNs or MSNs - but this is where I am getting stuck. There seem to be a dizzying array of options available in terms of BSN, MSN (and accelerated BSN and MSN) programs. I feel as though part of the reason that I am doing SO well in community college is because the class load is relatively low, so far I have not exceeded 7 credit hours per semester. So my question is: Should I risk trying to get into an accelerated program knowing that I might not perform so well academically (because by its nature, accelerated program have a high course load) -or- should I try to look for a BSN or MSN program that takes a little bit longer (I am thinking around 2 - 2.5 years) knowing that I will perform better because the course loads are not quite as high. But, does that second option exist (a non-accelerated program that is designed for someone who has a degree in a non-nursing field)? And if so which schools offer it? And which of those schools are any good? Sorry for the long post - but I feel like I needed to write it out fully to get my point across. Thank you VERY much anyone who reads/responds, it is MUCH appreciated!!! -Tim M

Hey everyone! I am looking for someone to point me in the right direction, but a little background first. I have a BA in International Studies. I was in the Peace Corps for three years. I am now at a community college taking nursing pre-requisites (I am currently in A&P 2, and microbiology). My ultimate goal is to somehow be able to work as a nurse abroad. I don't know if the smartest route is to look for places that I would like to live abroad and then apply to schools in those places -or- go to an accelerated BSN+RN program in the states and then begin to look for work abroad. Any help would be much appreciated! PS- If you need any info about the Peace Corps I am more than happy to share my experiences! Thank you again, Tim