ABSN Programs With High Acceptance Rates

[murseymee]

I'm not sure if this is the best place to ask this question, but you seem to be some pretty knowledgeable and halfway decent people, so I'll give it a try. I have been applying to nursing school for the last 2 years, and have been rejected from everywhere I've applied (basically only applied to California State Universities due to convenience and distance). I have a bachelors in anthropology from UC Santa Cruz, and my GPA is a 3.2. My prerequisite GPA is a 3.0 (a bit higher when you include the non science prerequisites). I've been thinking about whether I want to retake physiology and statistics (classes I got C's in), but really don't want to due to time, and just overall frustration with the process. At this point I'm willing to apply to any program anywhere in the country, and am wondering if anyone has a list, or knows of any schools that are particularly easy to get into. I would prefer to complete an ABSN program, but am willing to do a 2 year pre-licensure program (not sure if it goes by other names in different places) as well. I'm also curious if anyone knows any ABSN programs that do not require sociology or psychology. Other information that might be helpful, pertaining to this topic:

-I've volunteered for a needle exchange in my area for over 2 years

-Recently completed an EMT class, and hope to be working as an EMT in the near future

-Got an 85 on the TEAS.

-Have completed the following prerequisites (in addition to completing all the classes for my bachelors): anatomy, physiology, Microbiology, chemistry, nutrition, interpersonal communications, and lifespan and human development (psychology)

If anyone has helpful information or advice it would be greatly appreciated.

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

Moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum.

[Extra Pickles]

Some years ago I saw a sign tacked to a wall that stuck with me. It said "You can have what you want Good, Fast, or Cheap. Pick two options only."

If you want to get into a school Cheap and Fast (easy), it won't be Good. IF you want to get into a school Good and Cheap it won't be Fast.

Set your priorities, and pick two options.

[Nursferatu]

Sociology and psychology are hallmarks of the nursing model. Actually they are fairly important to being in medicine period. I'm seeing red flags in your post. Why are schools rejecting you? Why don't you want to take the time and the courses that are needed to be successful? There are plenty of schools out there and if you already have a baccalaureate in some field you should be able to get into just about any program with just a few courses that most of us need. I would question your motives and think about why you want to do this so you don't waste your time and possibly injure patients.

I havent read through all the other replies so I apologize if you've already answered these questions. Good luck in your pursuits!

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

At the time that I started my ABSN (Indiana State), it was easy to get into because they did not advertise it very well. I was in cohort #3 and the previous cohorts didn't have a full class (12/30 and 16/30). My cohort had 30 out of 30 spots filled, but one person dropped out prior to start of classes. There has been another 3 cohorts since I graduated so I don't know how competitive it is now. It is a quality school with a 100% ABSN NCLEX pass rate, graduation rate, and employment. The cost was cheap compared to other programs. I paid $20k in-state tuition excluding books, scrubs, etc.

[CPMSD]

It's odd that you say you are willing to move anywhere in the country for school, yet balk at an ABSN program with a $40k tuition. Relocating to a new city is a significant expense that you should factor into your decision making process.

That being said, have you considered ADN programs? Maybe that is what you are referring to with the "pre-license" thing. Most of the CCs California have moved away from the wait list system and now use a points based system. Your TEAS score is good and depending on the program's pre-reqs and points criteria you may find yourself to be a competitive applicant for many of these programs.

Of course there is the whole BSN vs. ADN argument, but you can start a bridge program immediately and get your BSN with significantly less cost than most ABSN programs out there. Just another option to consider.

[MeMyself-n-I]

???try googling "no wait nursing school"??? Also, University of Phoenix has an LPN bridge to BSN program(the route I'm planning for) Their prerequisites are more or less just graduation from nursing school and a current valid license. Plus you got to take the normal prerequisite classes, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, etc. . . But under $40,000? that is a tall request, a BSN is a valuable degree, and schools know that. but, then again, what do I know, Im just a prestudent nurse. (LPN) What do I know? :-)

[Extra Pickles]

MeMyself-n-I said:

???try googling "no wait nursing school"??? Also, University of Phoenix has an LPN bridge to BSN program(the route I'm planning for) Their prerequisites are more or less just graduation from nursing school and a current valid license. Plus you got to take the normal prerequisite classes, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, etc. . . But under $40,000? that is a tall request, a BSN is a valuable degree, and schools know that. but, then again, what do I know, Im just a prestudent nurse. (LPN) What do I know? ?

It would be very helpful if you would use the Quote Button on the lower righthand corner of the post to which you are replying. If you do that the post appears in a white box in your reply and what you're saying makes much more sense ?

It should be mentioned that the typical reason for a nursing program nowadays to have no wait list is because it is either very expensive or not very good. Sometimes because it is so new it has no proven track record to use to lure new students. A "no wait nursing program" should be more of a red flag than an advertising plug. LPN programs tend to have few wait lists as the push is for RN, but as a general rule, proceed with caution. After all, if they can't fill the seats in an age when everyone and their cousin wants to be a nurse, why not?