Second degree RN program

[leslie910]

I have a BA in psychology and am looking to go back from my RN. Does anyone know where I can do this? I've seen a few programs for second degree bsn programs. Can I just go for an associates? My community college offers an associates in nursing. I'm not sure how to go about this. Can anyone help??

Thanks!

[loyolagirl]

hey!

what community college by you offers an associates? im actually a psychology major myself.. im graduating this december and looking to go into a nursing program as well, possibly at CLC in grayslake.

i've been looking at accelerated nursing programs as well. loyola university chicago offers a 1 year bachelors program (full time: summer, fall, spring, summer) and lewis university in romeoville (i believe its a part-time evening program for 2 years with clinicals on the weekends).

i know there are plenty of other RN programs all throughout illinois.

good luck!! if you go to CLC maybe i'll see you there =)

[KRY172]

I am starting Lewis University's accelerated BA to BSN program in June. The requirements include: completed prerequisites with a C or above, successfully passing the NET test, a written letter of recommendation, a personal written statement, and a GPA of over 3.0 (if i remember correctly). Once this is done you can begin you pre-term which consists of Pathophysiology, Christian Theology, Cultural Diversity and Ethics. After completion of those classes you begin the actual nursing courses. I believe that classes are M,W,F 6-10 pm and clinicals are all on the weekends. It takes 20 months to complete.

[rumba01]

Hi leslie910, I too have a B.S. in another field, i did some research about applying into universities such as seattle university and a few in Cali --LA because they offer accelerated programs such as 2nd degree RN programs--but i felt they were a little too over my budget, so i got into a 2 year program for my Associates degree in a community college here in cali and graduated. It was cheaper and closer to home, and i plan on furthering my education after a couple years of experience as an RN. hope this help..

[livingthedream, APN]

There are many programs in Chicago that allow you to get an accelerated degree after a BS in another concentration. I am at DePaul which allows you a Masters, Loyola that does a BSN, Rush offers a Masters and UIC also offers a BSN and a Masters. There are many options in chicago if that is where you are looking...

Good luck!!

[tanyaRN09]

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