ADN or BSN (TWU) @ Collin county

U.S.A. Texas

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Hello Everyone!

Well im trying to get some feedback as to which program I want to get into now.

This Summer 2011 i will finish 3 out of 4 major pre req's for the ADN Program and I already have most of the supporting credits for it also. I heard CCCD is not the best? I dont know?

I would LOVE to be a PA!:yeah:

That being said, I am really aiming for a BSN with TWU @ CCCD but money is the issue. Me and my mom have been paying for tuition and books out of pocket for the past 3 semesters and we just dont have the money anymore. Besides my savings have been depleted and cannot hold a decent job since I am a full time student.

Should i just do the ADN, get into the workforce then bridge to a BSN?

Or just go straight for a BNS?

Any luck with scholarships with Methodist or any places like that?

Well im also trying to network! and get into the field as a PCT or front desk at a Dr's Office! I have sent out, a million resumes/CL's, filled out more than a dozen applications, worked with a temp agency all to no avail!

im 21yrs old, I have 5 years of retail and general office/admin experience. No criminal, Great references, Bilingual.

Thanks and have a great day everyone!

Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

At your age, I would definitely recommend going for your BSN now - as opposed to later. With your ultimate goals (grad degree) it will just be so much simpler and less frustrating. Have you already exhausted financial aid sources? Talk to financial aid counselors who are familiar with nursing education options... like those that provide loan payback if you work in "underserved" areas. Surprisingly, some of these areas are actually located in and around large cities, so you don't have to go out to the boonies. This type of arrangement would decrease the stress associated with having to repay student loans needed to complete your education.

(Personal Bias warning) If you would like to move ahead into advanced practice... become an NP, not a PA. NPs currently have - and will be more so in the future -a wider scope of practice and are not restricted to an 'assistive' role like PA's.

Good luck to you! And thank your Mom for me ... she seems like a real gem for supporting you in your educational goals.

Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Collin is actually one of the top nursing programs in Texas and is consistently among the top three schools in the state, universities included, for rate of NCLEX passage of its graduates within 90 days of graduation. Collin is no longer a community college and is considered a four year institution. They no longer go by Collin County Community College. It is now just Collin College.

The BSN program with TWU through Collin is an ADN to BSN bridge open to those who complete their ADN through Collin. If you graduate from Collin and pass the NCLEX, acceptance is automatic and if you do not take a break between the two you continue to pay only the Collin College tuition rate, making this one of the most affordable pathways to BSN out there. Entry to Collin is extremely competitive. This last round there were 360 applicants for 48 slots.

If you intend to apply I suggest you attend one of the information seminars held at the school and get signed up to take the PSB as soon as possible. Rumor has it those slots (to take the PSB aptitude test, which is part of your application for acceptance) are already full for the year. If you call the nursing department they can give you better information than here.

Collin has tremendous financial support from the community and there are ample scholarship opportunities. Attend an info seminar with your mom and good luck in your future endeavors.

Thanks alot to both!:D

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