how does texas look at nurses who have previous degrees?

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I currently go to school for public health with a minor in mental health services. I plan on going back to school to get my bsn in nursing. Are applicants who have previous degrees looked over when hiring?

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Specializes in Med/surg, rural CCU.

Why would you be looked over? If you meet the qualifications, with an RN degree you'd be the same. However- most nurses who have other degrees are surprised to find that they are still viewed as JUST a new grad... they don't get special treatment for other degrees.

However- I would think with mental health they would take that into consideration. I wish Ihad more training in mental health many days!

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

My close friend has two previous degrees that are unrelated to nursing. Her non-nursing degrees have neither helped or hindered her career.

Keep in mind that nursing has traditionally attracted many second-career folks who have prior education and/or training in another line of work. Therefore, applicants with previous degrees are not looked upon as special.

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Specializes in Postpartum, Antepartum, Psych., SDS, OR.

Degree in Nursing is what is looked at.

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Specializes in School Nursing.

I have a previous degree in Business Administration and it has neither helped nor hindered me.

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