Question by Alpha G: Nursing programs for non-nursing college graduates?
I am an undergrad senior graduating with a bachelors in biochemistry in the spring of 2009. I’ve recently decided to take on a new career path and have a new found interest in nursing (originally, medicine). Right now, I’m focusing just on nursing as a whole, but definitely see a career as a CRNA in the future– is this a totally different path?
Does anyone know of schools, preferably in the tri-state area, that offer nursing programs for non-nursing college graduates? Also, what is the process for most schools– length of time to actually become a nurse, courses needed, etc?
Essentially, my biochemistry bachelor’s degree is a waste, correct? Or would I have an advantage when applying? Are there nursing + research careers available?
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Answer by caitlindoe
There are nursing and research careers available.
Look into accelerated nursing programs, which are BSN programs tailored to people with existing bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines. Many accelerated programs allow you to graduate with a BSN in 16-20 months. Some of your biochem classes (Organic chem, and biochem) will count toward a BSN, but you have to take all the specific nursing classes, which is the majority of the 16 months.
Since I don’t know which tri-state area you’re talking about, I can’t help you there.
Becoming a CRNA is INCREDIBLY competitive and you have to be in about the top 2% of your class to even be considered. The payoff is worth it in the end, but you have to have done well in your biochem major, and in your nursing degree.
Hope that helps!
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Question by cunurse: Jobs available for non licensed nursing graduates?
I am a graduate with a BS in nursing. What types of jobs are available with this degree if I choose not to pursue my license? I am a stay at home mom, and would love to stay in the medical field, but don’t necessarily want to be a nurse anymore. I want to still be available to my kids. Are there any jobs that I can do with just my degree?
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Answer by juli
Get your license and work PRN. You’d be wasting the BSN, since the only other jobs in healthcare you could do would be non-licensed and pay a lot less……(you can retake the boards if this is what your question is really leading to…..). It’s okay, many of our new grads had to make a second go at it.
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Question by cunurse: Jobs available for non licensed nursing graduates?
I am a graduate with a BS in nursing. What types of jobs are available with this degree if I choose not to pursue my license? I am a stay at home mom, and would love to stay in the medical field, but don’t necessarily want to be a nurse anymore. I want to still be available to my kids. Are there any jobs that I can do with just my degree?
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Answer by juli
Work PRN as an RN….any other job would have the same hours as a nurse and you wouldn’t get paid what you could as a nurse. I work with several RNs that, as a PRN employee, only need to work one 8 shift every 6 weeks. Get the license and don’t waste that BSN.
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