1. ADN at a college 20 mins away from me...not the best program..it has a nclex pass rate in the mid 70's. I am only missing one pre req which Im taking next semester...almost everyone who applies gets in especially if you have a high GPA..mine should be a 3.6 after next semester. I spoke with the nursing director and he didnt seem to think I would have a problem being chosen based on past TEAS scores and my current grades. I've spoke with a few grads..and they all rave about it and said it was a good school..and they all have jobs..so not sure what to think.
2. BSN at KU school of nursing...high pass rate...VERY hard to get into...wont be done with the extra pre reqs until Summer 2012 and if I was accepted I would start Fall 2012..and probably have to relocate closer to the school with my husband and 2 children. They also offer a RN-BSN online..but I would miss out on the clinical experience this school has to offer.
would you take the chance of getting into the BSN program and put off school..or go to the ADN program? I know passing the nclex is what I put into it and not necessarily the school so I am keeping that in mind. I just want to make the right decision.
little background info..i'll be 27 in Jan and have one child already who is almost 2 and a baby due the end of Dec...Im also currently accepted into a LPN program that starts next Fall..but the schedule is very busy..5 days a week 8 hours a day for 10mths..and the school is an hour from my house..but has a high pass rate..89% i think...so its my back up plan as of right now.
Thank you for all the suggestions and opinions!! I think for now...I'll purse the ADN program and then look at bridging over to BSN.
I think that is a wise choice. Many RN to BSN programs are online and you can work as an RN while you're taking classes. That's what I plan to do after I graduate. Good luck with your future career! :heartbeat
Specializes in future OB/L&D nurse(I hope) or hospice.
op: That would be perfect. You could work on your BSN part time while working. That way you have more time with your family, especially with the baby on the way. Good luck and enjoy those babies. Mine have already grown ( son-20 and daughter 19) and it seems like just yesterday I was holding them in my arms. God Bless:)
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Thank you for all the suggestions and opinions!! I think for now...I'll purse the ADN program and then look at bridging over to BSN.