What do I do if I don't get into a nursing school?

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Hi all! I'm a senior in highschool who has actually posted here before and had some questions on my options for nursing. I have been editing my college list as I've been bouncing back and fourth between applying to colleges I want to go to and seeing if I can get into their nursing program as well.

I'm planning on applying to eight colleges and right now I have 4 on my list. Unfortunately every nursing school I've looked at has stressed the importance of a high school transcript and through emails I've learned that my sat scores are not very competitive for most school' prenursing program.

Now I'm at a roadblock. The four schools I have on my list so far are all schools that offer bsn programs and Id have no trouble getting into the colleges themselves but their nursing program is a different story.

Only two of these schools allow in school transfer students while the rest require you to be admitted as prenursing students based on a competitive high school transcript.

My question to you guys is if I should add "safety" schools to my list by adding in 2 adn programs and 2 LPN programs that I should apply to. Community college is out of the question so if you guys have any school suggestions that would help a bunch.

I know nursing is what I want to do and I've worked hard in school but unfortunately the math portion of my sats has not shown this. I've taken the test 3 times and I'm waiting on my final scores to arrive in a couple of days but my options are slowly running out.

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Go for ADN. Once you get it, it will be easier to bridge to BSN. However, I would still try to apply to those BSN programs, who knows?

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Kind of in the opposite predicament. The ABSN programs are wicked expensive $40K or plus and too competitive. Applying to the ADNational program, but due to their low cost they are wicked competitive as well. If not accepted for the Fall have to apply to the BSN programs. There in the middle of cost and most programs aren't competitive, though can change with most hospitals/employers requiring a BSN. ADN to BSN feel is a good route to go.

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Why are community colleges out of the question? You'll have a MUCH easier time getting into a good University with some college credits under your belt (assuming good grades, of course). After you're a college student, your SAT's don't matter any more. You can circumvent all your issues (and save some money) by having community colleges as an option.

It's not like community colleges are for dumb people, or will restrict your admittance into nursing school. The school I'm going to for my BSN has over 50% of their acceptances from the cc, instead of the university it's a part of.

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My parents are strongly against the idea of me living at home and attending our local college

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My parents are strongly against the idea of me living at home and attending our local college

Yikes. I'm sorry.

I'd apply to the schools you're interested in and get working on your pre-requisites. You'll have about two years to figure out the nursing school part.

Good luck.

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Thank you to all who've shared kind words and wonderful advice. I really appreciate it!

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is your grades to low that you just can't get into any college as an undeclared major. if you can get in just go undeclared andstart the college taking the nursing prerequisites and as long as you keep ur grades up you should be able to apply to the program. most students are actually pre nursing which means they aren't in the program. usually students get into nursing programs after their second year when all the gen ed. are done

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My parents are strongly against the idea of me living at home and attending our local college

That is a shame :(. My son is currently attending college while staying at home and commuting. With his school and program scholarships, in-state tuition, and living at home he is looking at being able to obtain a 4 year degree debt-free!

Have you had a discussion with your parents regarding the significant cost savings of living at home and/or attending a community college?

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My parents are pretty adamant about their decision and personally I dont think I could spend another year here either. I have a very deep dislike for my town and my local college doesn't have the best reputation. I think both me and my parents can agree that it's time to shove me out the nest and experience the world on my own. My only concern now Is that I have been left alone with the huge decision of choosing a school that is cost friendly and has a program I can get into. I trust my capabilities but besides the help Im receiving from my guidance counselor I'm pretty much jumping in this blind.

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LPN is a different role and does not bridge as easily to BSN. I would definitely consider the ADN programs though. You can do a ADN-BSN bridge and get the BSN in the same amount of time, for less money. If I was just graduating high school, this is the route I would take.

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Thank you. Do you know of any schools that offer this method?

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