Nursing Students ADN/BSN
Published Dec 27, 2014
EternalFeather
103 Posts
So I just graduated the ADN program and I'm taking the NCLEX soon.
I am confused as to where I should advance my degree. I am looking at 2 states right now: Florida and Texas. Anyone can recommend a university with ADN-BSN program?
I know I can do the research by myself, but I'm so overwhelmed right now with excitement, and the nerves with anticipating for the NCLEX.
I just dont know... I'm all over the place right now.
my gpa is barely 3.0 ... can that even get me anywhere anyways?
klone, MSN, RN
14,800 Posts
Are you looking for an online program? I've heard good things about University of Texas, Arlington.
I did my RN-BSN at Western Governors University.
I cant do online classes... I dont think I am able to commit to onlne learning. I feel better in an interactive classroom.
mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN
3,236 Posts
If you are not going to do online, get a job first, if you can and then look where you are. You should try one course online. I loved the transition to online. Then you are not limited by geography
TiffyRN, BSN, PhD
2,315 Posts
Agree with the previous poster. You need to figure out where you will be living first. Both Florida and Texas are large States. With your need (which I respect) for in-person classes, you will need to be relatively close to your college/university.
Overall, I'd say your chances at employment as a new grad are going to be better in Texas than Florida, but any region with a college/university offering nursing courses is going to be more saturated as a consequence.
bnsgreentx
1 Post
I didn't think I could do the online classes either because I require structure and self paced programs generally have what I needed. However, many of the online programs require much interaction and timed assignments. This helped to keep me focused on the goal rather just saying do it at will. I will graduate with my BSN from Lamar University in Beaumont Texas in May. Pricing is comparable to other universities. I chose this program, though, because it is close to home and I could utilize the schools resources if needed. However, I have found that many resources are available online and it is easy to navigate. All instructors are not the same with their forum setup but I find respond quickly to questions which I think is important.