When declaring your freshman/undergrad major, does "RN to BSN" require you to already have a license?
For some colleges I'm applying to, their nursing majors read "RN to BSN" and I don't want to declare that option if it requires you to have a license (which I don't have) and be a registered nurse (which I am not). What can I do if the college only has that option for their nursing major and I cannot declare it? #nursing #nurse
2 answers
Teresa’s Answer
When the major says RN to BSN you must have an RN to start that course. There are many colleges and universities that offer education to obtain your RN licensure. I would recommend you attend a university that offers a BSN. As you can see from your search, RNs are looking to complete their education and obtain their bachelor's degrees by entering into an RN to BSN program. A faster approach may be to obtain an associate's degree in nursing, but the BSN opens more doors for you in the future. I have my diploma and am currently enrolled in an online program - RN to MSN to maintain my managerial position. I wish you the best of luck! Nursing is a great career.
Caroline’s Answer
You can either obtain a associate degree and sit for the exam nclex, or your bachelor degree however if you are wanting to move up in the company you will want to have a bachelor degree in nursing and than you are able to go on to be a nurse practitioner.