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For those of you that went to BCC in the last couple of years, how many points did you have to get in? Did it take more than 1 application to get in? I am aiming for a Jan 2010 start, but am worried if I will get in or not. I have no healthcare experience which is some serious points on the application. I am wondering if I should start with LPN? It just seems like a waste of time and $$ if the ultimate goal is to be an RN... Any thoughts? I'd really rather not go to Keiser just for the $$$ aspect and I want to be sure I can transfer everything to UCF or other public FL university when done. I am just about done with all prereqs and general ed courses and will have an AA degree in the fall but that won't help me out for the January start... Advice? :bow:

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I think it was 36 points. I had the following:

GPA 9/10

Orientation 5/5

Advisement 3/3

AP1 5/5

AP2 3/5

Micro 5/5

Algebra 3/3

Nutrition 1/1

Essay 2/2

90's on Net Math and 80's on comprehension with no health care experience.

I was in school with people who had no health care experience and some hadn't taken Micro prior to entrance and didn't have Algebra, so realistically they could not have had any more than 32 points. Just an FYI -the majority of people do not have Algebra (you should with your AA), most only have CNA experience (a handful had prior Bachelors or Masters that were not health care related), and you'll have an AA so thats 2 extra points there.

I got in January of 2007 first try. I didn't have a back up plan but should have. If I had a do-over I'd probably apply for both LPN and RN at BCC and use Keiser as a backup (I'd take BCC first, Keiser second and LPN third).

The tuition aspect of Keiser is a wash if you get into their program because you'll start working earlier-which equals more money to pay off the larger tuition bill.

Also, if you're going to have your AA in the fall, don't negate UCF acclerated program. Lots of good can come out of that. Same amount of time as BCC (5 semesters) and you'll come out with a BSN. As, I'm now starting to apply for their ADN-MSN, I'm kicking myself for not considering this plan.:banghead:

The truth of the matter is I have friends and know people who graduated from all 3 programs (BCC,Keiser,UCF) along with a few supervisors at local hospitals. I've heard all of the comparisons about who has the more difficult program and who makes better nurses. The answer is, all of them. If you work hard, take charge and responsibility for your own education and clinical experiences you will do well in any program and succeed as a new nurse.

I would really make LPN your last choice if your goal is advanced nursing degree, it's a hard way to get there and adds an extra semester onto your schooling.

Good luck!

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Thanks for your reply! I don't think I will have that many points maybe 30 if I am lucky. I am going to apply anyway and do my best on the NET test. I am hoping with stellar scores on the NET and a higher GPA that will help me out some. I did go and talk to an advisor for UCF and they have the basic rn program and, like you said, you come out with a BSN. Only drawback is I will have to wait until Jan 2011 for that program. So, my plan is trying to get into BCC Jan '10 and if I don't make it in then I will concentrate on UCF. Their program doesn't have as many spots, but after talking to the advisor I feel pretty confident I could get in. I would just need a couple of additional prereqs. I just hate all the waiting so I am just trying to think about now and do my best in my classes and keep that gpa up! :up:

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Hey, to answer your concerns...

I just got in to BCC to start in August of 2009 and I had a total of 33 points. My math on the net was a 95 and my reading comp was a 55. My advice would be to make sure that you don't miss out on any of the easy extra points that are offered from the essay, advisor, orientation, etc. These are essential points that WILL make a difference. Also, I had two reference letters in my file from my former A&P professor who is a doctor, and my Psych. professor who is also a doctor. I think that will help you get the upper hand if someone is equal in points with you and there is a choice to be made. Oh, and if you want the RN and you have been working hard for it, don't settle for an LPN. If anything, wait a little while longer and get the BSN, but don't go backwards. I hope this helps you to have a little bit more of a peace at mind:D Good luck!!!

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