Two Degrees and Getting into Nursing

[tashbelle4]

Hello, everyone.

I have a B.A. of Psychology and an MBA in Healthcare Administration. Ideally, I would like to be an assistant director, assistant coordinating manager, supervisor, a manager, or doing something in healthcare management/administration but I keep hearing the same thing: I don't have the experience to be in those positions and I am overqualified for a lower level position where I could at least work my way up.

Also, at least 75% of the jobs that I could do require a BSN or that person to be an RN.

I am seeing a lot of nursing opportunities out there. My sister, cousin, and father are all RNs. I know the pros and boy do I know the cons of the nursing profession. I want to know how I can go about getting a nursing degree two degrees under my belt.

Do I go in as an undergrad? How do I go about getting a nursing degree with my background? Does anyone know of anyone else who has done what I am about to do?

I did take a lot of the core science courses in college so I think that I would satisfy most of the nursing prerequisites.

[RescueNinjaKy]

Look up accelerated bsn programs that gear towards people who already have a bachelor's if you want to be a rn.

[ATBStudent]

I have a degree in biology and I'm going to nursing school You'd be surprised how many people already have degrees when they start - and it generally doesn't count for anything (sadly). You'll have to take all the pre-requisites, which varies from school to school, and maintain a decent GPA in your science courses... Definitely look into accelerated programs though...University of Maryland has an accelerated Masters program that will let you go from an unrelated undergrad degree to a masters in nursing so...you could do something like that. Good Luck!

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

I have a BA in chem and an MPH. I'm starting a traditional program in the fall. It will be a bit slower paced than an accelerated BSN but I wanted to be able to maintain my sanity and spend time with my husband and child.

[BeachsideRN, ASN]

I have a degree in biology and I'm going to nursing school You'd be surprised how many people already have degrees when they start - and it generally doesn't count for anything (sadly). You'll have to take all the pre-requisites, which varies from school to school, and maintain a decent GPA in your science courses... Definitely look into accelerated programs though...University of Maryland has an accelerated Masters program that will let you go from an unrelated undergrad degree to a masters in nursing so...you could do something like that. Good Luck!

Yes there are direct to MSN programs however some people have posted elsewhere on thus forum that hiring managers aren't fond of them for whatever reason. Ask recruiters in your area what the best path would be (find out who is being hired where) make yourself competitive.

[ATBStudent]

Yes there are direct to MSN programs however some people have posted elsewhere on thus forum that hiring managers aren't fond of them for whatever reason. Ask recruiters in your area what the best path would be (find out who is being hired where) make yourself competitive.

I'm not doing a MSN program. I was just suggesting it because it seemed to me that the OP feels negatively about the idea of another undergrad degree.

[VivaLaVespaGirl, BSN, MSN]

I have two degrees, am finishing up my MPH, and will be starting nursing school in January. I am going in as a traditional undergrad and will get my BSN. I also do not like the idea of taking an accelerated program because it seems that normal speed nursing school is pretty hard and I too, would like to maintain some semblance of my sanity. :) Good luck!