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Nursing as a Second Career
Are you thinking about making the switch to nursing as a career? Happily, it's never too late to become a nurse!
Do you have a degree in the humanities or other field and find you are now thinking about a career in nursing? If you could do it all over again, would you choose differently? Have you wondered if it's too late for nursing? Happily, the answer is NO. It's never too late! If you wish to become a Registered Nurse, you may consider numerous academic programs specially geared toward college graduates like you. These programs are called post-baccalaureate, second degree, or accelerated degree programs. Post-bac programs (BA-to-BSN, or BS-to-BSN) recognize your previous education and build on it, without repeating it. To begin searching for a program near you, visit the Nursing Program Search link.
For more resources, please see the "Nursing As a Second Career" section on allnursingschools.com.
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