Thinking of Nursing -- where to start?

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Hi everyone --

I am a freshman college student and I am majoring in Psychology. I am very interested in Nursing, but I would still like to earn my Psychology degree because I am very passionate about that subject as well.

I have been doing some research and I see that some colleges and universities offer accelerated BSN programs and second degree programs. I think that if I do decide to pursue Nursing, this route would be the best for me. I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how I could prepare to be accepted at one of these programs upon graduation (I know that's a long time away, but I like to plan ahead. :))

I was thinking of maybe taking my pre-reqs that aren't completed with my Psych degree over the summers at Middlesex County College before I graduate from my college, then hopefully getting accepted to a program.

Has anyone out there been in my situation? If so, how did you handle it? Also, what are some recommended accelerated/second degree programs?

Thanks for your help!

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Since you are a freshman in college, why not switch your major to Nursing and minor in Psychology. You can later combine your passion with a psych nursing career.

Sounds like you are on the right path if you want to major in Psychology instead. Lots of second degree schools to choose from: Seton Hall, UMDNJ, Rutgers, etc. Good luck with your endeavors.

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:grpwlcm::an!:

Since you are a freshman in college, why not switch your major to Nursing and minor in Psychology. You can later combine your passion with a psych nursing career.

Sounds like you are on the right path if you want to major in Psychology instead. Lots of second degree schools to choose from: Seton Hall, UMDNJ, Rutgers, etc. Good luck with your endeavors.

Thanks for the welcome and reply! You know, I've thought about switching my major to Nursing, but there are a couple things that are keeping me from doing so. I want to have flexibility in the classes I can take, in that I can take a couple of electives in subjects that interest me but that I might not necessarily want to major in. :specs: I also would love to study abroad. Both of those things are not possible with the Nursing program at my school -- study abroad isn't an option, and Nursing majors only get one elective. I kind of want to use my college years to explore, and if I majored in Nursing, I know I'd get a great education and be a great Nurse, but I wouldn't get to have all of the experiences I want to have in collge.

That's what led me to my search for accelerated programs. Thanks also for your list of programs near me -- I will keep those in mind later on when I am applying. Right now I'm focused on keeping my GPA up and taking my pre reqs over the Summers. :up:

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Right now I'm focused on keeping my GPA up and taking my pre reqs over the Summers. :up:

Don't forget to try and get some hospital experience which will look good when you are applying. Good luck!

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You could always major in nursing and minor in psychology and then do psych nursing. I know that there are 3 major psych facilities in NJ that are governemnt run and thus a state job - great bennies and decent pay.

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