Slower paced BSN?

[darbyspinx]

Hello,

I am working on prereqs right now for ABSN/ Entry level masters programs, but I'm getting a little nervous about the intensity of these programs. I have two small children, and am starting to wonder if it is possible to do a slower paced / part time BSN / MSN program and what those look like, where they can be found. I have a B.A. already so maybe there is a scenario in which I can just do the nursing part of the BSN and not the general ed requirements? I like to be very available and involved as a parent.

Thank you to anyone who can give me some guidance!

[missmollie, ADN, BSN, RN]

If you already have a B.A., many of those general ed requirements should be credited to you. I'm not sure about a slower paced nursing school, but you should get a transcript from your previous degree and send it to your current school.

[Scottishtape]

Look around at schools that offer a second degree BSN option. My university offers it, and you only end up doing the core nursing courses required, you are given credit for all the general ed.

[MyAimIsTrue, BSN]

I have a BA as well and am working on a BSN at a state university. I also was accepted into an ABSN program, but am glad I didn't choose that route. My program is considered full-time, but I am still able to keep my job 20 hrs/week and raise my 3 kids. So far it is completely doable. Because I already have that degree I only need to take nursing courses, usually around 10 units at a time.

[darbyspinx]

Thank you, that sounds ideal; do you happen to know if there is a big difference between the state university route for a BSN and doing the RN program at a community college and then an RN>BSN bridge program?

[MikeyT-c-IV]

I took 1-2 classes a semester online for a few years for my BSN. I was in no hurry to get it done. I'm now doing the same for my MSN. Slow and easy for me. I take online classes from a university in my state. It's really not so bad.

[darbyspinx]

Thank you! So did you go to a community college to become an RN? I am trying to figure out if I should do that or a regular BSN program. I ultimately want to be an NP as well as a lactation consultant.

[MikeyT-c-IV]

Thank you! So did you go to a community college to become an RN?

I went to a community college for my associates. I felt that I needed to get working as a RN as soon as possible. So I hit the floor and started working on my BSN a few years later while I was earning a decent check.

[Miri]

Hi!

This is now several year later, but I'm in the same situation - I have a degree in a non-nursing field and would like to do an accelerated nursing degree and have two little kids. Darbyspinx, did you go through with it? Was it doable?

Thank you so much!