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Is an Accelerated BSN Program Right For You?
John Rossheim / Monster.com
Whether looking to add meaning to their workdays or find a new vocation after being laid off from a foundering industry, career-changing professionals are increasingly turning to accelerated bachelor’s programs in nursing.
Accelerated BSN programs train folks with bachelor’s degrees in other fields to be nurses in 12 to 18 months. The number of accelerated BSN programs has grown dramatically, from only 31 in 1990 to 197 by 2006. These programs are available in 43 states, the District of Columbia and Guam, according to a 2005-2006 study by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN). And with the US nursing shortage raging on, accelerated degree programs continue to multiply. The AACN reports that 37 new accelerated baccalaureate programs are being planned.
Does such a radical and rapid career change make sense for you? See what’s involved and decide for yourself.
• After Graduation, Options Abound
caribbeangyrl
3 days ago
18 comments
I'm in this exact predicatment...
tlarcher
5 days ago
18 comments
Is an accelerated MSN program good? I just heard of one in my area and was curious about it
holmest30
19 days ago
2 comments
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psychgrad25
about 1 month ago
4 comments
This is something that I think I can do. I am currently taking steps to get into an accelerated program so that I can get right to work as a registered nurse. I have only found one school that offers an accelerated program, but am looking for more to apply to so that my chances of being accepted are increased.
sharmin
2 months ago
2 comments
i have been a cna for sometime now and my dream is to be a registered nurse but i am constantly being told that i cannot due to the fact of my criminal background (felony). being that nursing is my dream and this is something that happened 9 years ago and i would love to make it my career what am i to do any advice please feel free to contact me at sharmin_w@yahoo.com
heebes743
2 months ago
20 comments
I am currently three months into my accelerated nursing program at the University of Oklahoma and I LOVE it!!! At least for ours, there are one or two completely online courses per semester, so if you think that would not be a problem, then go for it! I'm so glad I am!
jorjasmith
2 months ago
8 comments
This is right up my alley...I'm currently waiting on a response from one of the schools I applied to so hopefully, I will have great news to share with you all at the end of next year.
Odessa
2 months ago
2 comments
Tis is exactly what I am planning on doing! I have a teaching degree and 20 years experience in special education. Now I want to follow my childood dream of being a nurse. I have already looked into programs like this in Portland, Oregon and I am on track with classes and GPA. I am so stoked!
Stormy
2 months ago
2 comments
The idea of rounding out my BA-Bio with a 1-yr RN is appealing. BUT, if there is a specified trac for coupling it w a Masters in Forensic Sciences (either molecular pathology or biophysio-psych) then I am so there!! Any thing like this in Texas?
shirllinda
2 months ago
8 comments
I am just thrilled about the idea of an accelerated nursing program. Imagine, the nursing shortage will be taken care of in no time.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Say, send me the california list as well ( luckyinlove2020@hotmail.com) Thanks!
melly_may27
2 months ago
2 comments
Program in CALIFORNIA??????
reitaregina
2 months ago
2 comments
can i find such program in ny. i have a BS majoring in health sciences
jazzyj
2 months ago
4 comments
I think the absn programs are great. Can you please provide a list of programs in CA
tiredofnursing
2 months ago
2 comments
I find that it isn't worth it. For about a buck more an hour... Why the expense? I have NO desire to be an "out of touch of reality managerial kiss butt." so why? Not cost effective in my case due to age etc...
kb4343
2 months ago
4 comments
You don't go into on the job training so fast.