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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.
Highly Selective
When Kent Senffner’s employer was looking to cut staff a few years ago, the Portland, Oregon, marketer asked to be laid off. “I was so sick of business,” Senffner says. “I was doing well, but the work was not rewarding.”
Like many other professionals in the 2000s, Senffner changed course to nursing, enrolling in the accelerated BSN program at the Creighton University School of Nursing in Omaha in January 2004. Other typical entrants in accelerated BSN programs include stockbrokers, accountants, teachers and nutritionists.
The accelerated programs are selective. In 2003, there were 196 applicants for 40 places in the combined BSN/MS program at Pace University’s Lienhard School of Nursing in New York City and Pleasantville, New York, according to Gerrie Colombraro, assistant dean of the nursing school.
Although most accelerated nursing programs accept candidates with a bachelor’s degree in nearly any field, many students must complete science prerequisites before matriculating. These typically include anatomy, physiology, chemistry and microbiology. Candidates must also present a solid undergraduate GPA.
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over 1 year ago
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Is it much harder to get into an accelerated program? What's the difference between the regular program and the acccelerated program? Can you please tell me. message.
kas65
almost 4 years ago
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blk41 - very interested in the comment you made about a hospital funding you in exchange to work for them...how does someone go about getting this type of funding? Do you have to apply to a certain program offered by hospitals?
iicre8
almost 4 years ago
6 comments
Can you get accepted into an accelerated program with a B.A in theater???
blk41
about 4 years ago
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I am currently enrolled into an accelerated program in winston-salem, nc. I am in my 2 set of 10week classes (middle of my 4th month). I am enjoying the program and cannot wait to be done in Feb. I am actually funded by a hospital that pays for all my schooling plus a monthly stipend in exchange to work for them for 3 years when finish with the program. This is a great idea for anyone who is looking to go back to school for nursing. It is very fastpaced and you have to be flexible. I recommend it to anyone.
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over 4 years ago
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I'm in this exact predicatment...
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over 4 years ago
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Is an accelerated MSN program good? I just heard of one in my area and was curious about it
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over 4 years ago
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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
over 4 years ago
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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
over 4 years ago
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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!
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over 4 years ago
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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.
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over 4 years ago
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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!