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I have a AA right now. Can I go to a community college to get my RN, and then somehow get my BSN from that? Or do I have to go to a 4 year college that offers a BSN and pay the more expensive tuition and try to get into a more competitive school?

Do schools that offer the BSN have that option? Do the general studies first, and then do the nursing classes the last 2 years? Or does the nursing come first?

I hope I didn't confuse you with my questions. Thanks for your replies!

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Your question is not confusing. I am glad you are committed to pursuing your BSN.

In general, most BSN programs require similar pre-requisites that can easily be obtained in a less expensive community college setting and then transferring in to a nursing school for your last 2 years. Since your current degree is based on a liberal arts curriculum, I would imagine that you will have yet to complete all the science & math requirements, but you may find that your AA classes will fulfill the 'elective' requirements. Nursing programs are super-competitive. Don't try to rush your pre-requisites at the expense of your GPA.

I would advise you to thoroughly investigate the BSN programs you are interested in & make appointments to talk with advisors at those schools. They can provide you with the development of a detailed road map to get where you want to go. Best of luck to you! Keep us posted on your progress.

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Thanks for your reply. I have been military, and a military spouse for 14 years, so I've gone to many, many different schools. Because I wasn't ever anywhere long enough, I've done all that transferring and loosing of credits, thing. So, I actually have a lot of science and math. Oh, and I'm also a certified massage therapist, so I've done A&P and all that already.

My husband is pursuing a nursing degree through the Army right now, as well, so we will go wherever he gets accepted. I hope to help him find the school that will work out for both of us. He's planning on going on to pre-op, I'm going into Midwifery.

So, now I'm off to try to find BSN schools that aren't too competitive, have a low tuition rate (the Army program only covers $9,000 per year), and has Army ROTC. Fun! Luckily, we can move anywhere in the US for it. (I'd love some recommendations!)

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