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Questions About Accelerated BSN Programs

Hi!

I'm graduating college this May with a degree in communications and writing. However, I'm interested in switching career paths to nursing. I don't have any undergraduate coursework in lab sciences or other typical prerequisite courses and I have no job or internship experiences. I've begun looking at accelerated BSN programs, but I'm confused as to how, where, and when I should get my prerequisite courses completed. Do most people do these at a community college? Are those credits applicable when applying to ABSN programs? How does this process work and what is the best way for me to go about getting a nursing degree in the most efficient way?

Any tips or advice is much appreciated!

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    Many people get their pre-reqs done at a community college due to the cost savings. If you have a particular ABSN program in mind, ask them about certain classes at the community college that fits the requirements.

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    It's going to depend a bit on the specific program. Usually, you'll have to at least have most of the prereq courses done before you apply, but some require all prereq classes be completed. Each program will state their specifics.

    I personally took the prereqs I didn't already have at a community college for the cost. They were accepted as transfer credits at the university I applied to for the bsn program.

    My suggestion would be to look at all the programs near you and make a list of their requirements and the prereqs you need. Look at all the program types. An ADN could be a better option or an ABSN might be the best. For me, I chose an ABSN because the market here is saturated and because it was the best program out of the ADN or BSN options I had in driving distance. Either way, a list will help you figure out what classes you will need and if there are a bunch of programs that require the same ones.

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    This ...do this. I took this route and saved me money.

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