I have one concern about accelerated nursing programs and that is my GPA after the program. Did your GPA remain the same, go down below a 3.0 or actually got higher than your undergrad GPA? I am concerned because my goals require me to do a masters program after the BSN. A nursing friend of mine says these classes will kick your butt make you want to scream and shout and adding more in a short time is even more stressful . I convinced myself that I can do it but ending with a good GPA is another question.
Anybody regret not doing 2 full years instead of the 11-18 month accelerated programs? My nursing friend says 11 months(drexel) is crazy to fit all of that material in. The programs I am looking at require 13 or 15 month commitment.
I just graduated from a one year program, that was really more like 10 months when you take out winter break, spring break, holidays etc. My GPA in my program was 3.9, which is way higher than my first degree. I think maybe because I am a little bit older and I am paying for it myself (no help from mom and dad on this one) that I took it more seriously. Also I was way more interested in what I was learning about.
It is possible to do very well in an accelerated program. It's hard work, but I still was able to have a social life. I don't regret doing it at all, however I also don't have any kids and didn't work during the program. If you have a lot of outside responsibilities you might want to consider that. However I know a lady who spoke English as a second language and had young kids who still did as well as I did! She spent a lot more time studying than me, but it can be done!
. I convinced myself that I can do it but ending with a good GPA is another question.
saymo82
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I just graduated from a one year program, that was really more like 10 months when you take out winter break, spring break, holidays etc. My GPA in my program was 3.9, which is way higher than my first degree. I think maybe because I am a little bit older and I am paying for it myself (no help from mom and dad on this one) that I took it more seriously. Also I was way more interested in what I was learning about.
It is possible to do very well in an accelerated program. It's hard work, but I still was able to have a social life. I don't regret doing it at all, however I also don't have any kids and didn't work during the program. If you have a lot of outside responsibilities you might want to consider that. However I know a lady who spoke English as a second language and had young kids who still did as well as I did! She spent a lot more time studying than me, but it can be done!