BS in non-nursing and soon to be RN via ADN

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Hello!

Just wondering if any of you have advice for me! I already have a BS in Healthcare Admin and I am working on my ADN right now. I know that BSN is going to continue to be the preferred degree in the future so I am sure that I will continue my nursing education in the future. I am also interested in becoming a NP. Does anyone know what my best course of action might be? Are there programs for ADN's who already have a BS in non nursing? Can I just go straight into my Master's? I'm so confused :) Thank you in advance for taking time to share your knowledge!

Sdt222

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I have heard of specific programs for bachelor to bsn. They sound pretty intense but could be worth it if you already have your bachelors degree.

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Hello!

Just wondering if any of you have advice for me! I already have a BS in Healthcare Admin and I am working on my ADN right now. I know that BSN is going to continue to be the preferred degree in the future so I am sure that I will continue my nursing education in the future. I am also interested in becoming a NP. Does anyone know what my best course of action might be? Are there programs for ADN's who already have a BS in non nursing? Can I just go straight into my Master's? I'm so confused :) Thank you in advance for taking time to share your knowledge!

Yes, you can go directly into an MSN program. One example: Excelsior College | Nursing Masters Nursing Education FAQ

I don't know how this would tie into your plans for NP, however. But the programs are there. You just have to look for them. I did my BSN with this college, so that's how I knew about its MSN requirements.

chare

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Yes, there are programs that will accept those with a non-nursing bachelors, degree. They generally require you complete designated baccalaureate level course prior to starting any graduate level coursework. The University of South Alabaman’s RN - MSN Track for RN’s with a Non-Nursing Bachelor's Degree is an example of one such program.

MissMeeks

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Thanks so much! I also saw Vanderbilt has a program. I'm so glad to know they are out there!

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Duke has one too

MissMeeks

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Good to know! I have friends in Raleigh!

StudentNurseMM

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Thanks so much for this post. I had the same question:)

MissMeeks

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Thanks so much for this post. I had the same question:)

I have done more research and this is definitely something that is offered in a LOT of places via a variety of methods! In fact, we would be better off to do one of the many ADN to MSN programs. Looks like it is only 2 semesters difference and good ol Financial Aid would help us get our Master's :yes:

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