Hi I’m going to be going into my second year at UCSB and I’m currently majoring in Economics and Accounting/Global Studies. However, I’m planning on transferring because I want to pursue a nursing license-- and UCSB doesn’t offer a program for nursing. Because I’m an Econ major I haven’t taken any core science classes that would be required to get accepted into another nursing school.
What is the best route for me to take if I want to get my nursing license? Should I transfer to a UC/CSU school, take the pre-reqs there and then apply for the nursing program? Or try to apply for a private nursing school? Etc.
Why can’t you take your Nursing pre-req’s at UCSB and then apply to a Nursing program unless costs are an issue? If you do not want to stay at UCSB, I would take the Nursing Pre-req’s at a community college and then apply to several Nursing programs.
I can’t take any of the pre-reqs at UCSB because they’re restricted by major. So just to take those classes I’d have to petition to switch my major first-- which could also take some time
If that is the case, I think the best path would just take the pre-req courses at you local community college and then apply to nursing school. If you transfer to another UC or CSU, you may be in the same situation since you may be restricted on the type of classes you can take. I know for some CSU’s, you have to be admitted as a Pre-Nursing major to access the Nursing Pre-req’s. Community college seems like to easiest way to get to your goal.
That’s strange, I’ve never heard of a school that restricts classes by major…
In any event, call UCSB, and inquire about a change of major. See how long it would actually take to switch and to immediately register for classes. If it’s an unreasonable amount of time, I recommend the latter option that @Gumbymom suggested.
Yeah-- a lot of the restrictions go for the classes that are necessary for each major. So, a lot of engineering or science classes that are required for Engineering Majors or Bio/Chem Majors are only allowed to be taken by those within the major since it’s really impacted.
Thanks for the advice.
Some unwarranted advice: It sort of sucks that you’ve done two years of Economics. Have you considered minoring in this once you get your issues sorted out and get on the BSN track?
I’m not sure if it would be worth it because I don’t think I’ll try to pursue any careers in the economic field. But I did get a lot of GE’s out of the way so it’s not too bad! I’m basically done with GE’s and would just need to fulfill classes for my major
Well, that’s definitely a silver lining! I guess I’d be personally bothered with that many credits sunk into a major, but… It definitely seems that in your case it’s not worth pursuing.
In any event, good luck with BSN! Kick butt in your science courses!