What can I do with an AA in nursing?

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So I mistakenly thought I was working towards an ADN but its just an AA in nursing.

Can I do anything with that?

I cant believe how stupid I am..

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Specializes in ED, Medicine, Case Management.

The AA might put you in the position to transfer into a nursing program. I assume that program covers the pre-requisites for an ADN or BSN? Look at the classes required for an AA and compare those to the required prerequisites for nursing programs in your area.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.
The AA might put you in the position to transfer into a nursing program. I assume that program covers the pre-requisites for an ADN or BSN? Look at the classes required for an AA and compare those to the required prerequisites for nursing programs in your area.

This. What does your AA mean, and what have you completed in addition to general ed? I would assume, as VivaLaVespaGirl said, that it means your prereqs are completed, which means you can apply to nursing programs. Make sure that you research all programs to which you apply to make sure that you have met all of the requirements.

I'm sorry to hear you didn't reach the goal you'd thought you were working toward. I imagine it's beyond frustrating and deflating!!

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Thanks for the answers guys, I talked to my advisor and i'm on track for a concurrent ASN-BSN program at a separate university once my AA is completed.

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Specializes in Hospice.

I've never heard of that. Is it an AAS? Associates in Applied Science? Associate of Arts doesn't sound like a nursing curriculum at all.

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It's an AA in 'pre-nursing', I learned that it is meant to set me up specifically for the joint ASN-BSN program between this state college im attending and a nearby university.

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Specializes in L&D, infusion, urology.

Well that's good news at least! :) Good luck with continuing your path!

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Specializes in ICU.

I have heard from several different poster talking about an AA in prenursing. How is that a degree? My prereqs certainly did not consist of enough credits for an associate's degree. Plus it's not a science degree is it? I kind of feel like it's a bogus degree colleges use to get more money. I am sorry that someone misled you. That has to be frustrating. Make sure when you transfer for your BSN you get a clear idea of what you are getting.

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You're not stupid. Schools make a lot of money off of misleading students. Check with the nursing program you want to attend to make sure your coursework will transfer. If it won't--switch schools.

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It's just a way for people to get their pre reqs done and fulfill the requirements for an aa degree. Usually people who go this route are going for a BSN because it's a transfer degree. I was in that program but I just took the classes that coincided with the classes I need to get into an ASN program. Once I had those classes I transferred into a ASN program. Is not a waste because it's classes you would take anyway for your BSN.

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