UK RN Studying in USA, have question about degree

suzanne4, RN · Jul 24, 2005

A BSN requires the non-nursing courses in the US. Does your program in the UK actually offer "BSN" or does it call it something else?

CCURN · Jul 25, 2005

A BSN requires the non-nursing courses in the US. Does your program in the UK actually offer "BSN" or does it call it something else?

It is called a BSC, a bachelors in science, which is basically the same thing, it is a four year degree, but the modules within the degree are all nursing related, as it is expected that you have your pre-requisites when you start, that you basic education supplies you with all the general knowledge you need..

1Tulip · Jul 25, 2005

I think some of the confusion may be due to the differences in secondary education in the US compared to the UK. If I'm not mistaken (please correct me if I'm wrong) you all graduate high school with the equivalent of our first year or two of college. That is to say, there is no need for you to take English or World History or remedial algebra 101.

Is it possible to convince the University to which you're applying that the British system of education is different and that you should be credited with much of the first two years of general studies? Alternatively, can you take exams and challenge your way out of taking unnecessary courses?

Good luck on whatever path you end up taking.

suzanne4, RN · Jul 25, 2005

What is going to be the difference for you as far as cost by doing a rpogram from the UK vs. here. Most hospitals will pay for part of your tuition here for furthering your studies, not ure that they will do it for a program in another country. Most BSN programs do not have alot of fluff if you already have your RN.