Degree plan for Bachelors degree in nursing?

[Sdh200818081143]

Hi I am a hairstylist working overtime trying to figure out how I can get a bachelors degreein nursing on my own. It's bern something I've always wanted to do but I don't know where to start. I currently have zero college credits. If anyone has advice I would truly appreciate it.

[bjcheung77]

Hi I am a hairstylist working overtime trying to figure out how I can get a bachelors degreein nursing on my own. It's bern something I've always wanted to do but I don't know where to start. I currently have zero college credits. If anyone has advice I would truly appreciate it.

Charter Oak doesn't have a nursing program, Excelsior and TESU nursing programs like many are only available for Registered Nurses.
My suggestion is to get your basic general education requirements completed first (30-60 credits of required arts/sciences) while looking for a program.

It's going to be a hard one to answer as most of the degree's available are for working nurses (RN to BSN degree). Which state are you from? WGU has a program that might be perfect for you, as you can complete most of the prerequisites with ALEKS, Saylor, Straighterline, Study.com or by CLEP/DSST exams.

For BSN (Prelicensure) - WGU is currently recruiting students for programs in California, Texas, Florida, Indiana and Utah.
See their webpage here: BSN with RN License | Online RN Degree | Online Nursing School

View here for more info on schools/requirements: BSN Degree | Pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
I checked AllNurses.com for info, you might want to sign up: Online pre licensure BSN? | allnurses
More info here: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Prelicensure) | Western Governors University - College of Health Professions - Undergraduate | GetEducated

Ranking Site 1: Top 10 Best Online Nursing Degree Programs
Ranking Site 2: Top 10 Best Online Nursing Programs - Nursing School Hub

[Sdh200818081143]

Thank you so much! I actually live in Texas so the information provided is great. You given me hope that things can be done. Thank you so much.

[dfrecore]

I would research getting your RN in Texas, that's going to be your best bet. In most states, you have to get your RN first, then you can work on your BSN.

Texas Nursing License | Requirements in TX

[clep3705]

Typically Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) programs are 4 semesters long and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs are 4 semesters long although they can be as short as 3 semesters (bad idea, high attrition rates) or as long as 5 semesters. After obtaining an ADN, you'll need to eventually obtain your BSN to improve your employability. This is another 30 hours and requires additional prerequisites (statistics and maybe other courses). You need to consider the total cost and time to complete a BSN.

You will need two semesters of anatomy and physiology and one semester of microbiology, possibly chemistry. Some schools specifically state that these courses must be taken in person, not online.

Nursing programs have high attrition rates of at least 10% and going higher. At least 15% of students take longer to graduate than the official length of the degree program. If you ask a school how many finish on time, the school considers 6 semesters in a 4 semester long program to be on time. NCLEX pass rates are often not useful for assessing the quality of a program. Schools typically offer exit exams. If a student is not likely to pass the NCLEX as evidenced by poor performance on the exit exam, the student is not allowed to graduate. Only students likely to pass the NCLEX are allowed to graduate at many or most schools.

This site is not the best place for nursing school advice. There are only a few nurses here. http://allnurses.com/ has hundreds of thousands of nurses. You need the opinions of the many, not of the few.

[bjcheung77]

Thank you so much! I actually live in Texas so the information provided is great. You given me hope that things can be done. Thank you so much.

You're welcome. No worries, if you put some effort into your research, you'll find more help by asking if you still don't have all the answers you needed. As mentioned by clep3705 and myself, you should also post on allnurses.com and review other posts on that forum for more info.

Also, as mentioned by dfrecore, find your prerequisites and complete them first. Generally, those would be part of the general education requirements and electives anyway, you should be al e to complete most, if not all, buy testing out or using ACE courses, but do verify with the school you decide to enroll.

[cookderosa]

You're welcome. No worries, if you put some effort into your research, you'll find more help by asking if you still don't have all the answers you needed. As mentioned by clep3705 and myself, you should also post on allnurses.com and review other posts on that forum for more info.

Also, as mentioned by dfrecore, find your prerequisites and complete them first. Generally, those would be part of the general education requirements and electives anyway, you should be al e to complete most, if not all, buy testing out or using ACE courses, but do verify with the school you decide to enroll.

too piggy back on that, nursing is one degree that you're going to want GRADED regionally accredited credits. Using ACE or CLEP before you know all the ins and outs of your degree plan is a minefield. People who don't have a good understanding of nursing school entrance requirements will give you the wrong information.

In short:
graded RA prereqs first, earn A's.
If you're still in the game, go to allnurses.

[kalishakti]

Agree with the previous comments- also be prepared for an AS + RN to take almost as long as a non-nursing bachelor’s. And for 12 hour workdays of continuous standing (which is probably similar to what you experience as a hairstylist.)

[rebel100]

There really isn't a viable non traditional path to RN ( unless you're already a medic or lpn, then EC has a tough but doable option).

Pre reqs....make sure the ones you take are accepted by the RN programs in your area. Then go get that RN....then the BSN.

You may find that some pre reqs like human growth and development and English/ Math can be tested out of.

[dmjacobsen]

In most states, you have to get your RN first, then you can work on your BSN.

Texas Nursing License | Requirements in TX

I don't really have anything to add to the great advice already given. But, this comment kind of seemed weird. It seems that you're stating that one must obtain an RN before entering a BSN program. While this is a path I would recommend -- as you can find many employers that will foot the bill for an RN-to-BSN program -- it's definitely not required.