Advice for (likely) rejected by all CSUs?

Nienna Celebrindal · Jan 9, 2015

Well I hear spring is usually easier to get into but I think you are in a tough spot. CSUs are insanely competitive. There are some states that I hear are easier like Wisconsin. But you have to do the leg work to find out. My csu has a rn to bsn so that is an option but California is a extremely tough market for new grads and more so for new grad ADNs.

I hate to say it but I encourage you to look at options out of state. Even for ADN programs. Get a year experience and then move back. You will have a better chance. Good luck!

Jl0202 · Jan 9, 2015

Each CSU has their own point system. For example, CSUS only looks at your 8 pre-req's and 4 co-req's, so if you have a high GPA in those specific courses you will be fine. You might even want to think about repeating some of those pre-req's to improve your GPA. You could also try taking the TEAS again. I realize that you have a really good score, however the point difference between a 92% and a 95% is huge. If you still are not able to get in to a CSU then you might want to look in to a private college. Pacific Union College offers an ADN first then you can continue in their ADN to BSN program. The great thing about PUC is it is way cheaper than other private colleges. Another college that comes to mind is Samuel Merritt, however this option is going to be much more costly.

muirite · Jan 10, 2015

May I ask where you live? If you live in LA county maybe you should try La county its a great program bit you have to live tin the county(adn).

I would be wary of going out of state if you plan to come back to CA. CA BON is a bit different than most other states..... like extra requirements in public health and a couple other things that would be covered by your program in CA. I would prob go out if if if that was the last option before one of those for profit colleges that are more interested in getting your money than educating you

dorkypanda · Jan 10, 2015

Did you hear back from the schools yet?

There are some private schools in Ca that you could apply to.

you could also apply to some adn programs which are less costly but if you want to pursue a BSN degree you will end up doing RN to BSN after 2 years of adn.

zzbxdo · Jan 10, 2015

What's the point? The applicant pool is different each period so yes, it's worth applying. Most adn programs are lottery, so as long as you meet the requirements you have a random equal chance as getting in as much as the other 800 applicants. And then there is private schools. Can you choose not to submit your university transcripts and just your cc transcripts? Id go back and retake those core classes at a local cc if your grades weren't that high.

thatnurseBSN · Jan 12, 2015

i was in your shoes 5 years ago. not sure what kind of commitments you have here, but i made the move. i know a couple of people who are still waiting after 2 years.

princesagris · Jan 12, 2015

If nursing is truly your passion, do whatever you can not just to become a stronger applicant, but to really get to know first-hand what it takes to be a nurse. I highly recommend doing hospital volunteering or internship, but it'd probably be better for you to maybe complete a CNA program. Volunteering, interning, and especially being a nurse (like a CNA) really give you the opportunity to learn and understand more about the nursing career, the demands, the qualities you should have, the profession.

Through such programs you'd be able to connect with nurses or staff and there would be your recommendation letters! Any other type of involvement should also be a good source of LORs.

lifestudentrn · Jan 12, 2015

how much are they charging at for profit schools? for a RN degree?

muirite · Jan 14, 2015

some as low as $20000 and i have seen as high as $75000