Accelerated second degree BSN programs in Michigan?

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Hi, I'm just wondering if anyone has applied to any of the accelerated second degree nursing programs in Michigan? :shy: I looked up previous threads and they were all from years ago, for the most part.

My GPA is a little above a 3.5 and I have had about 2 years of volunteer experience in a hospital setting. I've also volunteered rebuilding houses and in a soup kitchen previously. I just completed a CNA class and hope to gain a little experience before beginning!

I'll graduate w/ my first bachelor's degree this summer and take a few additional prereq's in the upcoming fall. Ideally, I'd like to begin a program in January or May, I don't want too much of a gap in between.

What was anyone else's experience with ABSN Michigan schools?

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Hello,

I am in my 3rd semester at Oakland ASDN program. It has been a great experience so far. At times hectic and busy, but always doable. The ASDN program is very fast paced and you will need to make sure to stay on top of all the work.

With your GPA and experience, you shouldn't have a problem getting into an ASDN program, assuming you have taken all the required prereq.'s which differ between schools.

At Oakland, if you are accepted they require that you take several classes at Oakland, prior to starting the program.

1st semester breakdown - meds, fundementals, learn clinical skills & assessment, med-surg + clinicals

2nd semester breakdown - continue med-surg, peds, OB + clinicals

3rd semester breakdown - NCLEX prep, community nursing, mental health + clinical & preceptorship

In all three semesters you will be tested on and expected to know your meds including medication calculation & administration, passing ATI practice tests and writing nursing care plans

Hope this gives you an idea of what to expect.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

Michigan State University has an accelerated BSN program. Just search for College of Nursing on msu.edu

I'll be doing my RN-to-BSN at MSU in the Fall :)

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Hi Haider08, thanks for the response! It's actually funny, I spoke to an OU ABSN advisor a few months ago and she informed me that I may want to consider retaking an intro biology class I got a B in... even though it was molecular & cellular biology... :wideyed: Even then, she said the earliest I could begin at OU would be sometime in 2017 because they are loaded up! I think OU has a great program but I'm looking to get in somewhere sooner than that, fingers crossed! I'll probably still apply though :)

Thank you for the breakdown of what each semester holds! That's some really good insight, how long is OU's program in total? Can't remember if it was along the lines of 12 or 15 months

Hello,

I am in my 3rd semester at Oakland ASDN program. It has been a great experience so far. At times hectic and busy, but always doable. The ASDN program is very fast paced and you will need to make sure to stay on top of all the work.

With your GPA and experience, you shouldn't have a problem getting into an ASDN program, assuming you have taken all the required prereq.'s which differ between schools.

At Oakland, if you are accepted they require that you take several classes at Oakland, prior to starting the program.

1st semester breakdown - meds, fundementals, learn clinical skills & assessment, med-surg + clinicals

2nd semester breakdown - continue med-surg, peds, OB + clinicals

3rd semester breakdown - NCLEX prep, community nursing, mental health + clinical & preceptorship

In all three semesters you will be tested on and expected to know your meds including medication calculation & administration, passing ATI practice tests and writing nursing care plans

Hope this gives you an idea of what to expect.

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Hi SopranoKris!! MSU is actually one of the top choices I've been looking into! I just need to find a school where I can take pharmacology and pathophysiology... They won't accept my school's version of them :/ good luck on your future endeavors

! Kris;8292982]Michigan State University has an accelerated BSN program. Just search for College of Nursing on msu.edu

I'll be doing my RN-to-BSN at MSU in the Fall :)

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I applied to MSU for May 2015 start and OU's program which is the January 2016 start. I should find out hopefully tomorrow or tuesday with MSU. OU said decisions would be out by mid-late feb. I had to retake a class for oaklands pre-reqs because I had a B too. I didn't want to chance it!

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I applied to MSU for May 2015 start and OU's program which is the January 2016 start. I should find out hopefully tomorrow or tuesday with MSU. OU said decisions would be out by mid-late feb. I had to retake a class for oaklands pre-reqs because I had a B too. I didn't want to chance it!

Hey! Did you ever find out about MSU and OU? Best of luck!!!

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.
Hi SopranoKris!! MSU is actually one of the top choices I've been looking into! I just need to find a school where I can take pharmacology and pathophysiology... They won't accept my school's version of them :/ good luck on your future endeavors

! Kris;8292982]Michigan State University has an accelerated BSN program. Just search for College of Nursing on msu.edu

I'll be doing my RN-to-BSN at MSU in the Fall :)

You can take Pharmacology at LCC. Patho is only offered at MSU in the Lansing area due to the transfer agreement between the 2 schools.

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Thank you! I was accepted into OU and was placed on the waitlist at MSU. SO far I haven't heard back from state and they won't tell where you are at on the waitlist so I'm thinking OU. I did accept my spot w a deposit there !

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