associates in science?

syiyi
syiyi Posts: 341 Member
edited October 4 in Chit-Chat
I recently finish my associates and I'm wondering what can I do with it.. the University has gotten extremely expensive..
UGH!!!!! I'm feeling frustrated :(


(sorry for the misunderstanding I got my associates in science, basically all the pre-requisites for nursing. Now I must transfer to the university and get my BA in RN., but I'm stuck since Univ. have gotten too expensive)

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  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    More specifics..... you got an AS in what?
  • syiyi
    syiyi Posts: 341 Member
    More specifics..... you got an AS in what?

    AS in science
  • misscristie
    misscristie Posts: 643 Member
    What was your major? Like computer science, biochem.....
  • syiyi
    syiyi Posts: 341 Member
    What was your major? Like computer science, biochem.....

    Nursing
  • SarahE0417
    SarahE0417 Posts: 35
    join the club of frustration...I have a BS in Rehabilitation Services and cannot find a job. SO i have decided to start back at square one and get an Associates in Nursing.

    on the plus side...all the extra time I have from not working turns into exercise time :)
  • syiyi
    syiyi Posts: 341 Member
    join the club of frustration...I have a BS in Rehabilitation Services and cannot find a job. SO i have decided to start back at square one and get an Associates in Nursing.

    on the plus side...all the extra time I have from not working turns into exercise time :)

    Wow!! I cannot even imagine right now starting back :*( it just gets worst.. HOW Frustrating is this!!!!! UGH!!! :/
  • Samerah12
    Samerah12 Posts: 610 Member
    When I graduated with a BS in biology I couldn't find a job. Ended up getting a MS and then had a lot more opportunities. I realize that isn't super helpful though if you don't want to continue with school! Sorry!
  • syiyi
    syiyi Posts: 341 Member
    When I graduated with a BS in biology I couldn't find a job. Ended up getting a MS and then had a lot more opportunities. I realize that isn't super helpful though if you don't want to continue with school! Sorry!

    I wan't to continue.. I don't want to start from square one. All over again. :/ I want to finish what I started. Finish Nursing.
  • adjones5
    adjones5 Posts: 938 Member
    Yeah...I think continuing with school would be your best bet. Yay for graduate school!
  • macpatti
    macpatti Posts: 4,280 Member
    I'd say get your foot in the door to the healthcare profession. Are you qualified as an LVN? Maybe the business side of healthcare that requires some nursing background, like nurse auditing of charts. I was a Practice Manager and in healthcare for years (on the business side), and I was always looking for people with a background in nursing, and it didn't h ave to be RN. Good luck to you!
  • 223730
    223730 Posts: 55
    So you got the AS in nursing? I might be misunderstanding. Have you thought about sitting for the Board to get your RN license?
  • juliecat1
    juliecat1 Posts: 3,450 Member
    So you got the AS in nursing? I might be misunderstanding. Have you thought about sitting for the Board to get your RN license?

    Yes, this! Your school doesnt have job placement available either? If you get your RN license - youre golden. You are qualified to sit for it now that you have your AS.
  • 223730
    223730 Posts: 55
    So you got the AS in nursing? I might be misunderstanding. Have you thought about sitting for the Board to get your RN license?

    Yes, this! Your school doesnt have job placement available either? If you get your RN license - youre golden. You are qualified to sit for it now that you have your AS.

    Yes! You don't have to have your BSN to get an RN. Just an associates. My husband's best friend got his AS, got his RN, and has been working ever since.
  • Ocarina
    Ocarina Posts: 1,550 Member
    You are not screwed over at all. Have you tried applying for scholarships, grants, or FAFSA to continue your education towards a BA? I highly recommend getting your Bachelors done if you can somehow. I'm going towards my Masters because unfortunately that's basically required to receive the best opportunities.
  • NatalieWinning
    NatalieWinning Posts: 999 Member
    Borrow some money and get that RN done. I have an Associates in Nursing, which was a 3 yr degree at my school. One more year and I would have got my 4 yr RN. I shoulda, woulda, coulda done more. I was busy in life, though, and it's worked out for me. Go get what you want and don't let things get in your way. If there is a will there is a way. Maybe not a timely way, but still a way.
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