second degree nonu accelerated bsn program

melanyblame · Aug 7, 2011

I meant non-accelerated typing on my phone sorry

jlpsu · Aug 7, 2011

Well you can go through any schools BSN program that isn't accelerated, but it will take you a while because clinicals are usually set for certain semesters, etc...so you can't go any faster even though you don't have to do the general ed classes.

I'm in your same boat. I have a BS degree and want to get my BSN. I looked into the accelerated BSN programs but I cannot commit to that type of class schedule (8-10+ hours a day, 5-6 days a week for 13 months) because I have four kids that need me (at least SOME of the time) I talked to every single BSN program in our area and every single one of them have clinicals that start in the 2nd year. So, I'd have to do pre-req's for one year, then go for 3 more years...basically starting over and doing a BSN program in 4 years just like if I'd never completed another BS program. I wasn't interested in doing that. So, I'm going the other route, which is to get my ADN then go for my RN-BSN or RN-MSN depending on what I decide my final goals are...which I don't think I will know until I get some clinical nursing experience under my belt.

I'm annoyed..as I'd much rather just get the BSN out of the way...but it seems to be an all or nothing thing...meaning either you do a fast, very very intensive (and expensive!!) program, or you start from scratch and complete your BSN in 4 years.

It will take me 3 years to get my ADN and then I can work while I'm getting my BSN - so yes...it will take me 4 years total - but at least I can be working after 3 and getting on with my life. I'm 39 years old though...so time is something that was a big issue to me as I've already wasted a lot of it figuring out what I want to be when I grow up :lol2: You may not have the same time concerns...so you have to do what works best for you.

I'd search your local universities nursing programs and see when their clinical classes start. If they don't start until their 3rd year, you may be able to finish in 2 years (plus any pre-req's)...that was not the case where I live, unfortunately.

Marshall1 · Aug 7, 2011

Have either of you considered online programs for your BSN? Many accredited schools offer the BSN program and will schedule the clinical in your area when the time comes and you can be given credit for the classes you already have and are able to attend school from home - which allows for more flexibility with having kids. etc.

jlpsu · Aug 7, 2011

Have either of you considered online programs for your BSN? Many accredited schools offer the BSN program and will schedule the clinical in your area when the time comes and you can be given credit for the classes you already have and are able to attend school from home - which allows for more flexibility with having kids. etc.

Aren't those RN-BSN programs? Or are you saying you can get your BSN online from the start?

I'd be a little worried about finding preceptors and figuring out clinicals for that...but I will look into it!

Hospice Nurse LPN, BSN, RN · Aug 7, 2011

Have either of you considered online programs for your BSN? Many accredited schools offer the BSN program and will schedule the clinical in your area when the time comes and you can be given credit for the classes you already have and are able to attend school from home - which allows for more flexibility with having kids. etc.

The only online BSN programs I'm aware of are for RN-BSN or LPN-BSN.

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Aug 7, 2011

I've seen non-accelerated second degree BSNs, and some schools concentrate all clinical work in the last two years as well. My accelerated program had a traditional BSN and there was an option to do the regular BSN as a second degree student at a slower pace that wasn't heavily advertised. I would look at the BSN programs near you or where you're interested in going to see if there are plans of study for folks who have their prerequisites and all the general ed courses already.