<p>Hey
I am pre-medical student and took Mcat last year. Because of my low mcat score, I did not get into podiatric medicine school (pod) here in USA. I really do not want to take mcat again. So I am planning to go for Nursing. I already did 4 yrs of bachelor, so I want to earn my RN (register nurse) degree faster. Please anyone help me here, how can i make this faster. Or if you have any other career path in your mind with Bachelor in Biochemistry, please let me know. Thank you.</p>
<p>There are many schools with 2nd degree Nursing Programs - one example is the University of Michigans 2nd Career Nursing program that is a year long:</p>
<p>[Accelerated</a> Second Career BSN Program | University of Michigan School of Nursing](<a href=“http://www.nursing.umich.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/accelerated-second-career-bsn]Accelerated”>http://www.nursing.umich.edu/academic-programs/undergraduate-programs/accelerated-second-career-bsn)</p>
<p>What geographic area of the US do you want to be in?</p>
<p>Yes, there are no shortage of programs designed for a person with a BS to get RN credentials. You probably already have most of their pre-requisites already. </p>
<p>I’d also suggest looking for a university that has an extensive college of health care and look for some related fields that may be of interest to you, such as Physical Therapy, Physician’s Assitant, Radiology, etc.</p>
<p>Thank you so much guys…for your reply. I am planning to go for Register nurse…Now please tell me, which way is better. Should I do nursing from university…or from any private school which has RN program. like there is one in community college near my area. please tell me more about RN if you know.</p>
<p>Thank alot… I am also thinking about RN. If you know which way is best to get RN degree, like should i go to university…or any private nursing school which hold RN program. Like community college</p>
<p>If you already have a bachelor’s degree, you should probably look for your BSN program at a university or college rather than at a community college or hospital based program. </p>
<p>Many universities and colleges offer a 4-year BSN degree, a RN to BSN degree (for RN’s who went to community college) and a BSN degree for those who already have a bachelor’s degree. </p>
<p>You have to slog through some information, but look at colleges in your area, see if they have nursing as a major and then see if they offer the program you want. For example, Duke university offers the ABSN - accelerated bachelor of science in nursing - to students who already have a bachelor’s degree.</p>
<p>However you slice it, you’ll have an RN license once you get a BSN and then pass the NCLEX exam. You can also get an associates degree/RN at community college but you’re already beyond that level and I don’t think it would save you any time. </p>
<p>[Academic</a> Programs - Duke University School of Nursing - Accelerated BSN Program](<a href=“http://nursing.duke.edu/modules/son_academic/index.php?id=2]Academic”>http://nursing.duke.edu/modules/son_academic/index.php?id=2)</p>
<p>If you did not do well on the MCAT, you should know that the NCLEX exam must be passed to be a nurse. Also, being a nurse is not necessarily an easier career.</p>