THREE year traditional BSN Programs

broughden · Jun 26, 2018

Im confused by what you mean by a "three year" program.

Most Regular Prelicensure Cohorts are 5 semesters, which would equate to approximately 3 years. Fall/Spring, Fall/Spring, Fall.

BioNerd19 · Jun 26, 2018

Im confused by what you mean by a "three year" program.
Most Regular Prelicensure Cohorts are 5 semesters, which would equate to approximately 3 years. Fall/Spring, Fall/Spring, Fall.

Nearly every single traditional BSN program in the US is a FOUR year program however there are certain programs like the ones mentioned in my above post that are only 3 years long.

Four year programs usually do NOT allow students to transfer in credits especially with a bachelors degree instead sending them to apply for the accelerated or 2nd degree options.

I was wondering if there were other universities like Wayne State that offered a 3 year program

broughden · Jun 26, 2018

Are you always so caustic and antagonistic to people trying to help you?

Yes a full traditional bachelor's degree is four years. However the nursing "program", which is what you asked about, is not the entire degree. The "program" is typically defined as that period in which you have been admitted to the nursing school and are taking nursing classes. In this case the traditional "program" is typically 5 semesters or 3 years.

In reply to your second statement, yes even with a prior bachelor's you can enroll in a traditional non-accelerated program. Every school I have applied for allows those with previous degrees to apply to the traditional or accelerated program.

Lastly, a bit of advice. If you want help on here I'd suggest being nicer. Additionally, most ranked and competitive nursing schools require an in person interview. If your personality is as antagonistic in real life as it is on here, you won't need to worry about nursing school because you won't be admitted. They use the interview to weed people like that out.

Good luck.

Edit- And as has been pointed out to you previously unless you have a medical degree having that user name is in violation of the site's TOS. As such I'll be reporting it.

BioNerd19 · Jun 26, 2018

Are you always so caustic and antagonistic to people trying to help you?
Yes a full traditional bachelor's degree is four years. However the nursing "program", which is what you asked about, is not the entire degree. The "program" is typically defined as that period in which you have been admitted to the nursing school and are taking nursing classes. In this case the traditional "program" is typically 5 semesters or 3 years.
In reply to your second statement, yes even with a prior bachelor's you can enroll in a traditional non-accelerated program. Every school I have applied for allows those with previous degrees to apply to the traditional or accelerated program.
Lastly, a bit of advice. If you want help on here I'd suggest being nicer. Additionally, most ranked and competitive nursing schools require an in person interview. If your personality is as antagonistic in real life as it is on here, you won't need to worry about nursing school because you won't be admitted. They use the interview to weed people like that out.
Good luck.
Edit- And as has been pointed out to you previously unless you have a medical degree having that user name is in violation of the site's TOS. As such I'll be reporting it.

Looks like someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed today

My response was neither caustic or antagonistic

Did you take exception to the use of capitalization in my post?

My last post contained three sentences:

1. Asking if there were any programs that were 3 years not 4.

2. Pointing out that 99.9% of all traditional programs are 4 year programs (even if the nursing program itself is 3 years)

3. Pointing out that most nursing programs do NOT (oops better not use caps again) allow you to shorten their traditional BSN from 4 years to 3 years even if you have a bachelors degree

As for my username and you reporting me it was created with me thinking of going to medical school than switching career paths. I have no way of changing it so i guess report away!

Seems like you are the one who read my comment, took it antagonistically and as a rude response, then proceeded to tell me that due to my attitude i "wont need to worry about nursing school because you wont be admitted"

Again, not sure what was so hard to understand by my original post. There are 4 year traditional programs and 3 year programs (which you can count on your fingers). I was simply asking if others knew of such programs besides Wayne and Chamberlain.

But thanks for your advice ill be sure not to use all CAPS in my interviews!

broughden · Jun 26, 2018

3. Pointing out that most nursing programs do NOT (oops better not use caps again) allow you to shorten their traditional BSN from 4 years to 3 years even if you have a bachelors degree

This isn't true though, at all. If you already have a bachelor's even if you join a traditional program it's just 5 semesters. Two and a half years. You aren't in the program for four years. If you do the accelerated program it's still typically 5 semesters but they continue through summer so you are typically done in a year and a half.

(which you can count on your fingers).

Yeah I can't imagine why anyone would find your post antagonistic. I suggest you take some time to reflect on your communication style. There is a reason no one else is even bothiering to try to help you.

You ask questions and then argue with those answering.

Anyway this is my last reply to you so feel free to get in the last word.

verene, MSN · Jun 26, 2018

Oregon Health & Science University's traditional program is a 3-year program.

Alternatively look for traditional 4 year programs that allow transfer and/or post-bacc students. Many times nursing coursework doesn't begin until Jr. year and these programs may allow a limited number of transfer students in at the 3rd year/start of nursing curriculum. It's then two years of nursing coursework to graduation. Seattle University allows 5-6 transfer students a year and I'm sure there are other programs out there that allow transfers as well.

bitter_betsy, BSN · Jun 27, 2018

You should really do your homework. I actually took the time to go to Wayne's website and look at the programs. They require you to have 7 courses (plus some other stuff) - which is at least 21 hours but most likely closer to 25 since at least half of those are 4 credit hour courses. That is a minimum of 2 semesters - so why bother with a 3 year program if you already have some pre-reqs? In addition - the 3 year program adds in Micro to the course load AND an English course which are typically pre-reqs elsewhere so that would drop the program down to 5 semesters like any other nursing program. You would actually be better off starting as the Freshman and entering the direct entry freshman program if you don't have any pre-reqs or looking into ANY other 5 semester program. Most programs are 5 semesters AFTER pre-reqs. Even most ADNs are 5 semesters AFTER pre-reqs.

If your desire is to go to school longer - by all means continue to look for such programs. Otherwise do your homework properly. There isn't a shortcut to becoming an RN. There are pre-reqs for a reason and you can't clep out of them or skip over them. If you attempt to test-bank through them you will fail out of nursing school. School is tough for a reason and each semester builds on the previous one. Whatever your reason is for trying to find a 3 year loop-hole - just look for a program that you can get accepted to and complete. Thats what is actually important.

FYI - I find attitude in your written tone as well and if I were near you in person I would totally mom look you and tell you to adjust your attitude when requesting assistance.

RNAVARRO13 · Jun 28, 2018

California State University Bakersfield has a three year traditional BSN program.