ADN/BSN

loriangel14, RN · Jul 7, 2010

The best idea would be to contact the schools you are interested in and ask them.

caliotter3 · Jul 7, 2010

You need to see an advisor at each of the schools you are interested in and they will explain the entire process to you. Basically it would involve applying for admission and having your transcripts sent to the school. Once accepted to the school, you make a separate application (for most schools) to the school of nursing for the nursing program. The advisors will explain the details to you. You can also find this information on the information page for the schools.

PacoUSA, BSN, RN · Jul 7, 2010

Hello!

Well, the requirements for ADN and BSN not only generally vary in themselves, but also vary from school to school! Anatomy & Physiology I & II and Microbiology are 3 courses that EVERY nursing program requires so you might as well make sure you have those or prepare to take those first. Then start to identify which schools you wish to attend and find out individual requirements. For instance, some schools require chemistry, others do not. Some require nutrition, others do not. Requirements also vary in terms of entrance exams, recommendation letters, and essays. I think it is best to meet with the admissions office at the schools and speak to them first, they will know what you need to do in terms of prior coursework. Make sure you have copies of your transcripts when you do meet.

Also must decide if the ADN or the BSN route is best for you ... plenty of other threads on here that discuss both, so I won't go into that here. Applications to nursing programs usually start a year before you want to begin, now is the time to find out what the requirements are.

Good luck!

greatgirl123 · Jul 7, 2010

check local school around your area, and the one that accepts the most of your credits is the one you go to. That way you don't have to start many classes over. I would go to a BSN school because you said that you already started a BSN back in the philipines.

alot of filipino nursing school haves great reputation, so transfer the classes wouldn't be difficult..

KatieMI, BSN, MSN, RN · Jul 7, 2010

One question you must ask during your first meeting in admission department: does the college request evaluation/translation of your coursework and, if so, by what agency(es)? Then choose carefully, b/o the process is expencive and can take any time between a couple of weeks and half a year to complete.

macky47 · Jul 7, 2010

thanks guys.and one more thing.. is it okaie if i study for an ADN program even though i only have 2 university credits and a one year experienced in BSN?

i was thinking if they could credit some of my transcripts..is it possible that i could take ADN program for a year only?

JakeF · Jul 7, 2010

Yeah, I heard about the transcripts in the Philippines not always transferring. Often times, MDs in the Philippines become RNs in the United States. I suppose it appears a Philippine MD is the equivalent to a US RN??? I know of persons who want to skip the whole competitive process in the US of getting into Nursing school by going to the Philippines to become a MD to only come back to be a RN! IMO a complete was of time! Anyways,... I suggest getting your transcript evaluated by the appropriate evaluator and take classes that do count/transfer over. Also, I do not suggest those overly priced schools (est. $45,000/yr) that give you a degree/certificate that will keep you to that level of study with no way of transferring credits and/or potential advancement. Best bet is to go to a community college or state university which are much cheaper, accredited, room for advancement.