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Hi. I’m Stephanie and I’m a up and coming junior in high school. I would like to become a labor and delivery nurse when I get out of high school. I am currently in honors classes and am taking ib courses next year. I was wondering how would college work in terms of degrees I could get straight out of high school. Could I just go straight into a bachelors program out of high school or would I have to get my associates degree first? Thank you

I’m in high school very confused about college. Councilors don’t really explain all the details needed to get into college for my understanding. #high-school #laboranddelivery

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Ashley’s Answer

Hey Stephanie! 5 year Labor and Delivery nurse here. So you can opt to go to either a 4 year degree program for a Bachelor's in Science of Nursing or opt to go for a 2 year degree program for an Associate degree in Nursing with intention of potentially pursuing a Bachelor's later in your career. Typically Bachelors degree nurse are more sought after resume to resume but to become an Registered nurse and enter the work force all you have to do is complete an Associates degree program of nursing and then pass your National testing.

Ashley recommends the following next steps:

Search out school that your are interested in attending and research their nursing programs
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Ellen’s Answer

You can enroll in a BSN program straight after high school. Or you can start at a community college and transfer to a 4 year college or a university. Explore scholarships. Currently majority of employers require Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Some colleges even have combined BSN/MSN programs, and more and more offer advanced practice (like Certified Nurse Midwife or Nurse Practitioner) and doctorate degrees. Good luck!
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Simeon’s Answer

You don't have to worry about getting an associate's degree. Most people who get a bachelor's degree didn't get an associate's degree along the way. That path is pretty rare; you usually either finish with an associate's or with a bachelor's degree.
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Jabari’s Answer

Yes, you can enter a 4-year bachelors' degree program right after college, without having to first go through a 2-year associate's degree program. It appears, though, that your high school's counselors have totally failed to provide you any guidance. Have you taken both the SAT and ACT, yet? You'll need those as part of your college admission package, so make sure that you schedule and take those.
Thank you comment icon I haven’t taken the SAT or the ACT yet I have SAT prep classes in my schedule for next year Stephanie
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Gloria’s Answer

Hi Stephanie,

What a great career you have chosen and very specific too. My sister-in-law is a labor and delivery nurse. She went straight for her bachelor's degree right out of high school. Most universities focus on 4-year programs (the equivalent of a bachelor's degree). The one additional piece of information that I would offer is this - you do not finish your bachelor's degree at the same school you start earning credits. I mention this because some 4-year universities can be more expensive than community colleges. I would say that you should can take your core classes (like English, History, etc) at a community college and then transfer to a 4-year university to complete your bachelor's degree. It is important that you make sure that your community college credits will transfer to your 4-year university before you start. You can lose money if your credits don't transfer.

Good luck with your nursing students. Nurses are more in need than ever.

Gloria
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