quidkest way to get RN in colorado or elsewhere

ERGirl83 · Sep 25, 2007

If you are planning on getting an MSN or an NP, I would most definitely warn you to go to an accredited school, and one with a good reputation. Don't skimp on your pre-reqs, at all. Especially because you're planning on moving on.

I started a nursing degree 5 years agon, when I was just out of high school, and then got married, had a baby, and tried to go back last year. I had forgotten a lot, and although I was offered a fast-track position in the 2nd year of the ADN program at UVSC, I turned it down because I knew that I didn't remember the information well enough to be safely taking care of patients.

I hate to be the one to tell you this, but gone are the days of nursing at vocational schools, and it being the quick in and out route. If you plan on being a good NP or PA you need to invest as much time and energy into your BSN as possible. Out here (in Utah) it's either waiting lists or extremely competitve application procedures. Some of the technical/vocational schools are offering programs, but many are not accredited and those that are are still having a hard time being accepted in the nursing community.

I have two friends that graduated with an ADN at Provo College, which IS accredited, but they've basically been blackballed to every BSN program in the valley...People always say "it doesn't matter where you went to college as long as you have your RN," but I'm finding that that is not the case.

I understand your frustration because of your age and other degrees, but the good news is that you've got all of your gen-eds taken care of. I'd find the most reputable program you can, ace your pre-reqs, and be patient. It will be worth the wait, especially with your plans to move on.

I'm going back to school, and I want to be done right NOW. I'm sick of waiting, and dancing around with all the extra pre-reqs, but I'm in a PHENOMENAL anatomy class, where I'm learning more than I ever thought possible, and because I know I plan on getting an NP or even an MD, it's worth the wait.

Good Luck!

ohmeowzer RN, RN · Sep 25, 2007

i agree w/ doll baby. there is no fast track nursing anymore. i actually recieved my LPN in provo utah 21 years ago, i am a RN . even with the LPN to RN bridge i attended it still took me a year. i am a ADN and where i live now , it dosen't matter if you have your BSN or not. as long as you have RN after your name. there are so many interesting jobs you can do. i am so happy for you in your choice to become a nurse. keep me updated on what you do.

Smackdown · Sep 25, 2007

Texas Tech Health Sciences Center School of Nursing (TTUHSC SON) offers a second degree web-based accelerated baccalaureate nursing degree (2° w/BSN) program for students with a previous college degree. It is an accredited school and you can be accepted in both fall and spring semesters. It takes one year to complete.

Here is a website for more information: http://www.ttuhsc.edu/son/undergrad/secwbsn.aspx

Good Luck in your search.

ready4crna? · Sep 25, 2007

Univ.of MD has an online bsn/msn program as well, but it may require you to get your own clinical experiences local to you if you are unable to come to campus

I would echo what others have said here, if your goal is to become a NP of some type- quick may not be best. There is alot of learning to be done not only in nursing school, but in your chosen practitioner specialty as well. Good luck in your pursuit.

Jo Dirt · Sep 25, 2007

Heck, I was thinking I was too old at 32 to start anything new.

I'm afraid there's no fast or easy way to get to NP. I'm an associate degree RN working on BSN to hopefully go to FNP and sometimes I get discouraged because realistically I'll probably be close to 40 by the time I'm done.

And I probably really will be done by then.