wanting RN-BSN but previous bachelors

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i'm living in california and i noticed a lot of public schools are not accepting 2nd bachelors students, and nursing departments are not allowing previous bachelor degree students to apply to their BSN program - only masters.

i have no interest in studying for a masters program.. does anyone know any school in california offering a RN-BSN program that accepts students with a previous bachelors degree? i would really like to apply for spring 2011 also. thanks!!

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i'm living in california and i noticed a lot of public schools are not accepting 2nd bachelors students, and nursing departments are not allowing previous bachelor degree students to apply to their BSN program - only masters.

i have no interest in studying for a masters program.. does anyone know any school in california offering a RN-BSN program that accepts students with a previous bachelors degree? i would really like to apply for spring 2011 also. thanks!!

Are you looking for an entry-level BSN program or an RN to BSN completion bridge?

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this is what i already have:

1. bachelors in another field

2. ADN and RN license

i would like to earn a BSN through RN-BSN program, but i don't qualify for many because i already have a bachelors.

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Specializes in Gerontology, nursing education.

Are you getting this information from the schools? I haven't heard of anyone with a previous bachelor's and an ADN having trouble getting into a BSRN completion program but maybe some of the schools in your area are trying to cut the admissions in their BSN programs (entry level and BSRN completion) and are trying to focus their resources on entry level master's and RN to MSN programs.

Here is some information that might be of help to you:

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/FactSheets/DegreeCompletionProg.htm

http://www.aacn.nche.edu/IDS/pdf/RNBSN.pdf

You might want to poke around some of the distance-ed threads because there are some online schools that offer BSRN completion programs that might work out for you. Many of the schools that offer such programs will charge out-of-state students in-state tuition because the courses are online.

Hope this helps! And thank you for clarifying your request!

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joegxrl

I have also been running into this problem. I dont have my ADN, I have my LVN, but i also have a BS in another field and many of these schools aren't taking 2nd bachelors. I've seen the biggest problem with CSU schools, like Sac State and CSU Stanislaus, which are the only ones I've looked into because they are closest to my house.

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Go to the ca board of registered nurses, it think it is www.rn.ca.gov there you will find all the schools and what they offer. What you need is an accelerated program. Some private schools offer that option. Such as Concordia University, National, West Coast and Western Governor's.

Good luck and don't give up!

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Go to the ca board of registered nurses, it think it is www.rn.ca.gov there you will find all the schools and what they offer. What you need is an accelerated program. Some private schools offer that option. Such as Concordia University, National, West Coast and Western Governor's.

Good luck and don't give up!:nurse:

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Could it be a financial aid issue? I am not in CA, but am a 2nd degree BSN student in another state. I was trying to get my RN as opposed to a BSN, but the school would not provide financial aid b/c of my previous bachelor's degree. In my state, I am allowed to get a 2nd bachelor's degree on financial aid. Could you check with your state's regent for higher education to see what the restriction is (as opposed to the individual school)?

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I don't know if its possible either. I have yet to come across a school that offers that sort of program. Probably because the classes needed to complete your BSN are so few its not worth it financially for the institution?

If anyone has found an RN to BSN program for people with a previous bachelors, please post. Thanks

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What's wrong with going the direct-entry MSN route? You may find that it's actually quicker - or no longer, anyway - if you consider the start dates.

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Yes, you are probably correct. But its curious why there isn't the other option.

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Hello,

Look up California State University, Chico. They have a self support RN-BSN program. I dont think you'll have a problem even if you have a previous degree.

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