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Can you get your associate's degree for nursing then later get your bachelors?
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Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
Yes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
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∙ 15y agoYes you can, and many do. The higher the degree the more opportunities that will be available to you. Still, the associates is a great place to start, and a relatively shorter path to an RN. With the right employment as an RN, many organizations will help finance your pursuit of a Bachelors in Nursing (BSN).
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How long does it take to earn a bachelors degree after earning an associates?
Well an associates degree is a two year degree while a bachelors is four. Not all major will transfer from an associates to a bachelors. For example you can get an associates in nursing and go on later to get your bachelors and it only be about two more years. But if you have an associates in nursing and you want a bachelors in business. You will pretty much have to start over and most likely only your prerequisites will count toward your new degree.
What degree do you need to become an RN?
The higher the degree the more marketable you will be. However, there are Associate of Science degrees as an RN (2 years) offered by community colleges, with a ladder program to a Bachelors Degree in nursing (BSN) should you choose to do so at a later date. There may still be some hospital schools of nursing that may offer a diploma program in nursing, but I would not entertain that thought if I were you. Stay with the degree concept whether it be the Associates or Bachelors degree. Viper1
Do community college credits count towards graduate school requirements?
Yes, as long as the credits were transferred over to a 4 year university later on. In general, most graduate schools require the completion of a bachelors degree. Nothing in terms of credit transfers to graduate school from either the associates or bachelors degree.
Can you pursue an associate degree in pre-nursing online and do clinicals when you get your bachelors later on?
Answer 1: Nursing is a regulated, licensed profession in all 50 of the United States. Each state has its own nursing licensing and regulating board or agecy; and each of those entities will have slightly different rules, regulations, policies and procedures. So, without knowing the state that you're in, it's impossible to answer your question. You would need to find the website of the state in which you intend to practice as a nurse, and in which your nursing school is physically located, and see what are the rules for such as what you ask.However, generally speaking, if an associates degree requires something -- in your case, clinicals -- then you will have to get said something done as part of said associates degree. There's no such thing as deferring any degree's specific requirements to an advanced degree. It's simply not allowed or done... ever.You will, then, I promise you, have to complete whatever are the associates degree's clinical requirements while you're doing said associates degree's work, and before you will be awarded the degree. You may not do the clinicals later, while you're pursuing your bachelors "later on." That's absolutely certain.You're also, clearly, looking at things wrongly in the sense that you're assuming that the bachelors degree (I presume you mean a "Bachelor of Science in Nursing" (BSN)) cannot also be completed online. In most states, it can, indeed, as long as the online BSN program is approved by the state's nursing board or other regulatory agency. Lots of BSN programs are online. And they, too, have clinical and lab requirements.So, then, you might be wondering, how does one do labs and clinicals in an online degree? Simply, one gets in one's car and drives to either the school that's offering the online degree, or to any other nearby school which the degree-offering school approves, and you do your labs and/or clinicals there. Or if the clinicals are in a hospital, then you get the online school to approve a hospital clinical program near you and you go do your clinicals under that hospital's supervision rather than the hospital near the online school.Online nursing programs realize that the whole reason the student is doing it online is because s/he can't go to the school's regular campus. So pretty much all online nursing programs are willing to work something out with the student so that s/he may complete his/her labs and clinicals at a facility near him/her. It's not a big deal.Therefore, there is no reason why you cannot complete any and all labs and clinicals that your online both associates and bachelors degree requires, at a facility near you. There may be a small fee involved, but it can definitely be arranged. It's just not that complicated.Speak to whomever is your associates degree's advisor and figure out how you can do your associates degree's labs and/or clinicals at a school or hospital or clinic near you. Or, if the online school is within reasonable driving distance, then arrange to attend said school's on-campus labs, or near-campus clinicals, usually over a weekend or two or three.The bottom line answer to your question, then, is "no." Every last one of any degree's requirements must be completed as part of said degree, or said degree will not be awarded. Period.
Do you need a college degree to become a doctor?
No, an individual does not necessarily need to complete an associates degree to become a doctor. Some individuals choose to start with an associate's degree and transfer later for the bachelor's degree, while others start with the bachelor's degree. However, you will need the bachelor's to apply to medical school. Individuals who pursue a career as a medical doctor (physician), complete four years of schooling to obtain the bachelor's degree (whether starting with the associates, or going directly for the bachelors), and four years of medical school. There are also an additional three to eight years to fulfill the internship and residency requirements, depending on the specialty.
Do you go to college to get a BSN or a nursing program?
If you do not have a degree at this time, I would strongly advise you choose a college or university degree. Many community colleges offer an associates degree in nursing, or you can choose a four year college or university. It will also give you the opportunity to seek advanced degrees at a later time should you decide to do so. In addition, a nursing degree from a college or university will make you much more marketable, an will be of great benefit in terms of promotions and higher positions within the workforce.
Would an associate's degree apply toward a bachelor's degree if you decide to continue your education?
The two-year associates degree is equivalent to the first two (freshman and sophomore) years of a four-year bachelors degree. So, then, one who holds a two-year associates degree may apply to a four-year bachelors degree program and enter same as a full junior; and, from there, complete just the junior and senior years of said bachelors degree.At the end of it all, one has still only gone to school for four years, exactly the same as if one had entered the four-year bachelors degree program as a freshman; however, by getting the associates first, one has two (2) degrees that one may put on one's resume at the end of that same four years.Or at least that's how it's supposed to work. The sad truth is that sometimes the associates degree doesn't contain either enough of, or the right kind of what's called "lower division general education" (LDGE) to satisfy the bachelors program. In other words, the bachelors program, if the student had just entered it from the freshman year in the first place, might require a certain amount and kind of LDGE; and the associates program, while containing roughly the same LDGE, may be just a little bit different. And so, in such case, before the bachelors program will allow the associates degree holder to enter said bachelors program as a full junior, a semester or so of additional LDGE may be required.In California, for example, we have the "community college system" (CCS) at the associates degree level; and then both the "California State University" (CSU) and the "University of California" (UC) systems. The CSU syste requires a certain kind and amount of LDGE that's just a little bit different than the UC system requires; and, even weirder, neither of those is quite the same as the LDGE that the CCS system requires if it doesn't know whether the student planes to later enter either the CSU or UC systems.So, then, what that means is the unless the CCS student specifically plans his/her LDGE in anticipation of entering either the CSU or UC systems, then it's entirely possible that his/her LDGE won't be quite right for either; even though it's enough to graduate with the assocates from the CCS system.Planning, planning, planning... that's the key. The bachelors program's "catalog" will explain what LDGE is required. The associates degree student should get a copy (either in print, through the US Mail, or as a PDF file, downloaded from the bachelors program's website) of the catalog, and learn, from it, what LDGE is required; and then said student should simply ensure that whatever LDGE s/he takes during the associates program is what the bachelors program requires.If the associates degree student hasn't decided, yet, what bachelors program s/he will enter after s/he earns his/her assocates degree, then s/he should consult with his/her academic advisor and structure his/her LDGE such that it's more than what pretty much any bachelors program would likely require so that s/he is then free to apply to pretty much any bachelors program out there. For Californians, the pretty much means to simply structure the LDGE of one's associates degree, while in the CCS system school such that the UC system (the tougher of the two, CSU and UC, systems) would accept it.
What certifications are needed for a career in HR?
firstly a four year bachelors degree . Later on to futher go hiher you can also do MBA in the same
Do you need a degree in emergency nursing?
First you need to be a registered nurse. The specialty comes later. There are community colleges (two year institutions) that offer nursing degrees at the associate level, or you can choose to go directly to a four year college or university for the bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN).
How many years would it take to earn an associates and bachelors and masters and professional doctorial degree?
Well, you don't need to earn a two-year associates degree before earning a bachelors. You can start with a four-year bachelors degree. The master's is typically another two to three years and a PhD is another two to three years. Programs differ, as do schools and personal schedules, so completing all degrees can take from 7-10 years. Typical time frames and requirements: Associate's Degree - Two years full-time - Usually requires about 60 credit hours. Bachelor's Degree - Four years full-time - Usually requires about 140 credit hours. An Associate's Degree is not required to start a Bachelor's Degree. Master's Degree - One to two years - Usually requires at least 30 credit hours of graduate level courses. Doctorate's Degree - Two to three years - Usually requires between 80 and 90 hours. Not all Doctorate programs require a Master's Degree first. Example, a law degree is a Doctorate, but the majority of students enter law school directly from Undergrad. An attorney can then earn a Master's Degree later.
How can I enroll for my associated degree in accounting?
Yes, there are many colleges that offer an associates degree in accounting. The most prevalent being community colleges. However, if you plan on pursuing a bachelor's degree at a later date (in this field you really should), make sure you are in a transfer program.
If you get an associate's degree will all of the credits transfer when you go on to a 4-year college or university?
It depends on the type of associates degree and the specific program of study. There are degrees at the associate level that are referred to as transfer programs and will be accepted full faith in credit at four year colleges and universities. Many individuals take advantage of the community college system for a variety of reasons. Still, there are some programs of study that are typically terminal degrees, that are very career oriented and designed to give a student all the expertise necessary to enter the workforce immediately after completion of the degree. Always meet with the transfer counselor at the school you attend for detailed information. Read the following for the differences in associate degrees. This should help.What is the difference between Associates of Arts, Associates of Science, and Associates of Applied Science?Associate degrees fall into three main areas.Associates of Arts (AA)Associates of Science (AS)Associates of Applied Science (AAS)Each of the above degrees is designed to be completed after two years of study as a full-time student and provided the student takes the degree as prescribed by the college. In addition, most every community college requires that every incoming student be placement tested before they register for their first semester (unless they fall into an exemption category). This test is not an admissions test and has no bearing on a student's acceptance to the college. In fact, most students have already been accepted to the school before they take the test. It is not a test that is passed or failed, but simply to determine whether an individual needs to take some refresher courses before entering college level coursework. This is to ensure the student has the appropriate basic skills to succeed at the college level.The test is broken down into four parts; two parts English and two parts mathematics. The English includes grammar (sentence sense), and reading comprehension. The math includes computation (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, fractions, square roots, and percentages), and the equivalent of a high school algebra I. If the student scores low in any these areas, then they will be required to enroll in the indicated remedial course/s starting with their first semester. Thus, the two year degree plan may turn into a two and a half year, or possibly a three year plan depending on how much remedial work is needed. To limit this time, students have the option to enroll in summer session courses.Now let us look at the inherent differences between the degrees:Associates of Arts (AA)The Associates of arts is really designed as a fully transferable degree to a four year college or university for those pursing a Bachelors degree. It serves to complete most of the four year institutions general education cluster area, which amounts to the first two years of a four year program. It also serves to complete any perquisite courses needed for the four year institutions curriculum major and minor requirements. Students are admitted to Junior level status provided they have completed the matching associate's level degree. In other words, Business AA to Business BA, Engineering AS, to Engineering AS etc. Thus, within this degree students will be required to have a well rounded educational foundation to include, English literature, history, social science, laboratory science, humanities, math, communications, etc. These courses are in addition to the student's major field of study.Associates of Science (AS)Within the AS degrees a student will notice there are less general education requirements, and more career oriented course work. You will find this in curriculums to include, Nursing, Engineering, some Computer Science and Allied Heath fields. Still, these programs should be fully transferable to four year institutions provided the degree matches that of the four year college or university's program of study, as mentioned above under AA degrees.Associates in Applied Science (AAS)The AAS degrees are very career oriented and designed to give the student all the expertise needed for entry level positions upon completion of the degree. Therefore, the student will notice most of the AAS degree is made up of professional phase courses particular to a specific field, and a very limited number of general education courses. This has promoted the myth, that all AAS degrees are not transferable to four year colleges and universities. I will admit, as the degree was originally designed; transferability was not the original intent of this type of degree. Therefore many AAS degree fields of study did not transfer to four year institutions very well. In fact, in some categories it was almost like starting over. Today this is not so. Community Colleges today have what is known as Joint Admissions or Dual Admissions articulations with four year institutions, where if the student completes the agreed upon program of study successfully, the four year institution will take the degree full faith in credit and grant the student Junior level status. This includes AAS degrees. However, it is strongly recommended that a student who is seeking to transfer to a four year institution at a later date, make an appointment with a Transfer Counselor at the Community College for the pros and cons of AAS transfer as well as more detailed information.
