Anyone have a Bachelor of Arts in Nursing?

How is it working out for you?
I found out about a bachelor of art in nursing on one of the threads and am just curious because I didn't know they existed,but obviously they do.
I would imagine it's treated the same as a BSN though I don't know that for certain. My BSN has an emphasis on sciences that I know some of the advanced degrees expect from prospective students so if the BA in nursing doesn't require those then they may have some prereqs that I wouldn't need to complete.Really doubt employers care. Anyone that will take a BSN over an ADN would likely be just as happy with a BA in nursing. As a side bit, is that a BAN? Kinda makes me chuckle. lol

I'm currently a junior in my Bachelor of Arts in Nursing program. I think it's an arts degree because our program really emphasizes the holistic, spiritual side of things (though I know BSN programs do, too..) In addition to all of the science pre-reqs, we also have to take communications, sociology, two theology classes, two psychology classes (not including the psych nursing class), two philosophy classes, a history class, and many others.... I've been told by my counselor and professors that the BA is treated the same as the BS, but I don't really know for sure. Our program has an excellent reputation, however, and surprisingly enough, last years grads had no problems finding employment.

Oh, as far as the science classes go, we take a year of anatomy & physiology, three chemistry classes, and microbiology.. they're not the same classes that the chemistry majors take, but still pretty rigorous. I don't know whether that's more or less than BSN programs.

So if a job posting states "bsn required" a BAN would suffice?

I would assume so...my counselor's exact words were "a bachelor's is a bachelor's is a bachelor's." But I'd like to hear from a real life BAN grad with their experiences

What is a BAN?

Did you not read the original post? I think you should read what this article is about and it will probably answer your question on what a BAN is.

Quote from threelittlebirdsI would assume so...my counselor's exact words were "a bachelor's is a bachelor's is a bachelor's."

Quote from threelittlebirdsI would assume so...my counselor's exact words were "a bachelor's is a bachelor's is a bachelor's." But I'd like to hear from a real life BAN grad with their experiences

Quote from CalixanDid you not read the original post? I think you should read what this article is about and it will probably answer your question on what a BAN is.

there are BA pre-reg degrees in the UK but there are also BN/BNurs and BSc pre-reg degrees and at least one Uni did it's 'top up ' from DipHE / advanced Dip HE to a BMedSci the relevance i nthe case of the UK is not significant as initially whether you have DipHE / advanced DipHE or A Bachelor's is irrelevant and CPD, Speciality specific and having Mentorship/SLIP is more relevant by the time having a a Degree is more important

Quote from ZippyGBRthere are BA pre-reg degrees in the UK but there are also BN/BNurs and BSc pre-reg degrees and at least one Uni did it's 'top up ' from DipHE / advanced Dip HE to a BMedSci the relevance i nthe case of the UK is not significant as initially whether you have DipHE / advanced DipHE or A Bachelor's is irrelevant and CPD, Speciality specific and having Mentorship/SLIP is more relevant by the time having a a Degree is more important