RN vs. BSN + accelerated programs in NY?

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Hi everyone,

I am thinking of applying to accelerated programs for 2009 (either January, Spring, or Fall -- depending on the program). I already have my B.A. in history/pre-med and have worked in clinical research in a hospital for about 4 years. I have almost finished all my pre-reqs, just nutrition and developmental psych are left, and I'll do them online in the fall.

Eventually I would like to become an NP, but I think I'll first start with an RN, work for a few years, then go back and get the NP.

One general question: Since I already have a BA, does it really make a difference if I get an RN or a BSN? If I want to go on and become an NP eventually, is it going to be harder if I only have an RN?

I am interested in programs in New York mainly. Right now I am looking into NYU, Columbia, and Pace. (Any other suggestions are welcome!)

For Columbia, their program seems to be only a 3 year RN+MS program. Does anyone know if it's possible to stop after the RN and do the masters several years later??

For NYU, I've heard mixed things about the nursing program. I really want to go visit the campus and see the program a little bit, but it seems like they don't have any tours or anything scheduled soon, when I call the admissions office I only get a recording. Any ideas on how I can learn more about the program first hand? Talk to students, etc??

Also, I would like to apply to start NYU in January. One thing I've heard people complain about at NYU is the size of the classes, and I was wondering if that it any better if you start in January. I imagine there are less people starting then, and that might mean smaller classes...? Or does it just mean more disorganization and slipping through the cracks since you are not part of the bigger group of accelerated students?

Sorry this post is so long. I would really appreciate any advice! Thanks!

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doesn't anyone have advice for me?

even a little something....?

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hi...i am currently in the accelerated bsn program at seton hall. and will graduate in dec..however, they now only offer that program in south jersey...the program at south orange is now a bsn/msn program....i decided to do the bsn program instead of the associate degree and rn program because it actually would take me less time and i knew that i eventually wanted to get my bsn...besides the fact that i am 48 years old and don't want to be going to school forever....good luck....it is the best decision that i have ever made...i sometimes wonder why it took me so long:nurse:

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hi quinnie, thanks for your reply. i might be interested in the bsn/msn program at seton hall. thanks for letting me know about it. i will check it out. are you happy with the bsn program there?

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i love seton hall....you can email me at [email protected] if you have any other questions....:nurse:

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Also, check out College of New Rochelle. LIU has a 2 year program if you have the pre-reqs. I think Adelphi and Suny Downstate (15 months) should be checked out also. I have a BA in another field and just got a LPN certificate so I was looking too.

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