<p>Many BS nursing programs require early action applications and the nursing program starting in freshman year. If she is waffling between both career paths, perhaps apply to nursing programs at schools that also offer athletic training. She could probably switch out of nursing into training, but it is usually very difficult, if not impossible to switch into a nursing program. On the other hand, there are many BS to RN programs out there now – BS is some other field, then go back to get the RN or an MSN. She definitely has some options open to her.</p>