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Question

Hey, I am planning on becoming a nurse.

I am going to be taking part in the running start program which allows me to get my basic two year associates during my junior and senior year of high school. So, where do I go from there? A four year college and get my bachelors degree or are there certain nursing programs I have to be in?

Thanks,

Any help from nurses would be helpful.

Answer 1

Speak with the adviser at the school where you will be getting the associate's degree while you are still in high school.  Find out if they offer a nursing program at that school & if so, make sure that you get as many of the pre-req's in during your 2 year program.  If they do not offer a nursing degree, look into programs where you think you would like to study & find out as much as possible about what you will need to apply there with as many of your pre-reqs as possible out of the way.  

You really do want the BSN in the end, though.  It will open many doors that will be closed with the ADN.

Answer 2

Agree with Boomer. If I am reading this correctly, you will be taking classes at a community college that will lead to an ADN. Is this correct? If this is true, and you are also seeking a BSN at some point in the future, you will need to check with the admissions people at a 4 year university that offers the BSN to see what credits from your ADN are transferable. In general, you enter college and for the first 2 years do prenursing courses (English, biology, etc.) so the more classes that transfer, the better. Then you will seek admission to the school of nursing at the university based on your grades. So if you want your BSN from the beginning, focus on pre-college courses in high school and seek admission to a university that offers the 4 year BSN degree after you graduate. Best of luck to you!

Answer 3

you go ahead and apply for the nursing program at the college you are getting your dual credits from, if they have a nursing program.  there is sometimes a long waiting list to get in, depending on where you live and are going to school.  you will upon graduation and SOME of your pre recs out of the way start the nsg program which is usually about a year. you are then, once you pass your boards, an RN  

Answer 4

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