Trying to get into Nursing School

[Melarue]

Hey all!

So, I am finally ready to start applying to Nursing School! My excitement has continued to dwindle these past several weeks, after looking at schools and how hard they are to get into. Im taking my TEAS V5 in 2 weeks, and I have a GPA of 3.1, which almost seems to be a nail in the coffin! I am appalled at how hard it is to get into Nursing Schools in CA (where I live). Even looking at out of state I can honestly say my excitement is at a 0. Does anyone have suggestions on where I can apply? I am not looking to pay anymore than 25,000k a year (with tuition housing meal plan) Things are looking really bleak, I thought after graduation this was suppose to be the easy part. Are there any Nursing schools you know of, in the whole country, that are easy-er to get into, and are not that expensive(out of state)? Feel like I'm fighting a losing battle here. Also I have seen a lot of posts from people mentioning colleges to go to that are not accredited by the AACN, will anyone even hire you if you don't go to an accredited college? Please advise since I am very naive to the whole politics of it all. PS I am looking to cut out the community college step and go straight to bachelors, but if I have to I have to;/ Here are some colleges that I am looking at but some I feel are so hard to get into its not even worth Applying :

(CSU Stansilaus, CSU San Bernadino, CSU San Marcos, DeAnza College, Hartnell College, Evergreen College, MidWestern State (TX), Baptist College (TN),

Thanks in advance fellow nurses!

[dt70]

Look for a program that has higher weight for entrance exam. If you get a very good score, you can move ahead of those with better GPA's.

For programs that give higher weight to GPA, find out if they split up ranking between science & non science. Take classes to raise the GPA in the group you need to improve. The less classes you have now, the more easier it will be to raise your GPA.

Take more challenging classes and make case your a knowledge seeker not a grade seeker (The Costs of Overemphasizing Achievement).

[dt70]

Did you use the practice test and study manual/guide at atitesting.com or something else?

What was your final TEAS score?

Not sure if you are asking me. I used ati book & online practice test, chem4kids, and purplemath.

individual score was 80.7 advanced. Science & math saved me. Score too low for program though.

I can not apply yet because I need one more class to take. Instead of taking test once in the fall, I thought I would take it now as a practice.

I have until the end of the year to improve on grammar.

Good luck on your studies.

[Shayboo]

I would say to look into community colleges and then go on to get your BSN. Its going to be cheaper and you will be able to go on to work and (hopefully), find somewhere that will help pay for you to further your education.