If I have a bachelors in kinesiology how do I become a nurse?

Answer 1

You should search for a college or university that offers a nursing program. They will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the diploma or degree. Still, I would advise you complete all the critical science course first if you have not already done so. These would include the human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and inorganic, organic and biochemistry. I say this because of the intensity of the nursing program itself. When you take the professional phase coursework, you want to concentrate on that coursework and that coursework only. The next issue is determining which program to choose. There are a number of options to include the following.

• diploma program (typically three years, not recommended for individuals who do not have an already existing degree)
• associate degree (two years as a full-time student once the student starts the professional phase of the program)
• bachelor's degree (BSN) (four years as a full-time student)

Because you already have a bachelor's degree, the diploma would be an option, or you might want to consider the associate degree. There are some community colleges that offer accelerate nursing programs for those individuals who have an existing bachelor's degree.