Hi everyone, I am currently researching colleges for my college list! I am slightly confused about what the “BSN first-degree program” means, is it similar to the concept of Direct Entry? Thanks!! 
Students may apply and be admitted to the nursing program while the prerequisites are in progress. All required courses must be completed before enrolling in the BSN program in the fall semester of the junior year.
Emory students applying to the BSN first-degree program will automatically be admitted to the School of Nursing if they meet certain requirements.
Oh! Got it! Thank you so much @jpga13 :))
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Hi, how can I apply for that? I’m a little confused as to how that works. Isn’t that the same as transferring?
@Yazmeencrna Hi! As far as I know, BSN first degree program is just you take the prerequisites and courses needed for nursing, and then end of junior yr you “reapply” but to the nursing program!
So during your first two years, I would assume you would have an undeclared major but taking courses needed for nursing.
There’s another path called “Direct Entry/Admit” which is you apply for the Nursing school and take courses for nursing as a nursing major from freshman year to senior year. But the nice thing about this is that you are guaranteed a spot for the highly competitive nursing program at the respective school, but the “con” could be that direct entry is usually a competitive pool of people.
I know I went a lil off, but I hope this helps you get the big picture! 
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A first degree program is for people just starting college, whether as a direct admit or by applying in sophomore year. Bridge programs are for LPNs and ADNs to obtain a BSN. People who decide after graduating with a Bachelor’s in another major to earn a BSN have a different path. Those are often called Accelerated Programs because they don’t do 4 years of college again. They just take the nursing classes. They must have completed the pre-reqs, such as Microbiology and Anatomy and Physiology.
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