ABSN

I don’t know if you’re in one of the states the program is offered but you can try Western Governors University’s BSN program. However, the program isn’t “accelerated.” Its about 2.5 years to complete. 

I also have a BS in Public Health. I then applied for Direct Entry Masters in Nursing and I am currently in a program. I will still start as a new RN, but I have more options going forward. It made more sense to me than getting another B.S.

MUSC is TOUGH to get into.  All you can do is try.  Its an application fee.  Since covid, I don't know if its different, but it used to be "easier" to get into the Spring semester rather than the Fall semester.  Just Try.  Talking with other students, the average number of tries before being accepted was at a minimum of 3.  I know one person that tried 8 times and was finally accepted.  I absolutely will not tell you that the program is peaches and roses because it is super tough.  You NEED the science to understand the patho but nothing is impossible if you keep trying.  

The advantage to MUSC's ABSN program is that once you meet the pre-reqs the remainder of the program is done in 16 months.  16 months for 24 months of a normal program (you must have 60 specific credit hours before entering the program).  That means almost no down time.  You get about 3 weeks off at Christmas and a few days here and there otherwise.  A typical semester ends on Wednesday and the next semester starts on Monday.  You have to be prepared for this program and be ready to go non-stop until the program is done.  You also only 1 get 1 chance to "fail" and depending on when that failure occurs, you may not be able to continue for 2 semesters (there is not a Summer start so there is always a semester lag in there).

If science is just not your thing, then maybe a program that is not an ABSN without breaks is not your best option.  Some of the technical schools have programs broken down into 7 or 8 week courses and those may be easier for you.  

Whatever you decide - just don't give up.  You CAN do this!!

Try Marian University, they have Indianapolis, Nashville and Oklahoma City Sites.  I have heard good things about their ABSN program, and Advisors are super nice.

Hang in there dear! You will do woders?

On 11/3/2020 at 2:54 PM, swimmernurse said:

I also have a BS in Public Health. I then applied for Direct Entry Masters in Nursing and I am currently in a program. I will still start as a new RN, but I have more options going forward. It made more sense to me than getting another B.S.

Could you please share what program you are currently in for your direct entry masters and if you like it? 

I am currently in the Marquette Distance Learning Direct Entry MSN. I do really like it. The practical part is on campus in Pleasant Prairie and the theoretical on line. It's challenging but definitely rewarding. The staff is really supportive and wants you to succeed. 

Try university of miami

This may not be what you want to hear but I would check to see if some Of the programs take second tries. IM in Texas but here some programs take your most recent grade in a class, some average the grades if you take a class twice and some only take your first attempt at a class. My program takes the highest grade you got not matter how many times you took the prerequisite. My first micro class I got a C but got an A the second time so they took my A for my GPA. I know it would mean waiting longer to get into a program but if you have to apply to a program a couple times anyway might as well increase your chances by improving your GPA while you wait to get in. Especially if they will take the higher of the grades.