BSN, LPN, or asociates here is my fear.

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After this semester I graduate with an associate in science. An ASS. I am taking anatomy one, gen chem, and micro. I am missing a few course as it turns out I cannot apply to any BSN programs in my area. I thought I could, but turns out the one I had my eye on I am missing to many classes to squeeze in between now and the fall.

I just had a counselor meeting she said my grades were good, but I feel like they are uncompetitive for a BSN program at 3.25 GPA. I started with a 2.78 from years ago, so I have made progress, and I am hoping to further prove myself this semester.

I was advised once again to slow down, and take an extra semester of work so I could apply to multiple programs instead pressing to get into my schools associate nursing program. I was also advised not to go for LPN on more than one occasion.

I have this nagging fear what If I got into an LPN program, but turned it down to pursue a BSN? What if I could have gotten into an associate program, but turned it down. Then I fail to get into a BSN program.

I still have time to prove myself, two semester maybe three. So I maybe can get as high as 3.5, but its going to be a tightrope to walk. Even with a 3.5 I feel like I would be taking my chances going straight for a BSN Program.

I am leaning towards going for a BSN program, but with my GPA I feel like I would be taking a gamble unless I can significantly improve upon it.

Honest thoughts are appreciated.

A little additional info so you can see how I have progressed. This is my third semester back in that time I have taken bio one, statistics, college algebra, chem one, and a CNA course. As well as medical terminology, I went from a 2.78 to a 3.25.

I still have time to make up for my past mistakes, and mishaps. Yet I fear its still to late. I have mostly Bs as indicate by the 3.25 a few As sprinkled in, and one or two cs mixed in mostly in classes not pertaining to nursing such as earth science.

What I have left after this semester assuming I try for as many schools as possible is organic chem, nutrition, philosophy, and lifespan development. So basically I have this semester and next to prove that I am capable of the work, still I am worried it won't be enough.

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What you control is how hard you work. If studying 15 hours a week isn't cutting it then you go to 20 or 30...or 40. Sitting around worrying does nothing. I believe you need to gamble on yourself and hit it hard. Look around the classes you are in...everyone has some kind of struggle going on.

You do not have one semester to "prove you are capable of the work". You are just starting..it never ends. I have been an RN for 10 years and very single day I work I am proving myself.

BSN is a great way to go as it allows for many doors to be open. Management and if you want grad school. Also many hospitals are really leaning towards BSN for all nurses.

It is up to you. I am a believer you live once and you may as well hit it hard.

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What you control is how hard you work. If studying 15 hours a week isn't cutting it then you go to 20 or 30...or 40. Sitting around worrying does nothing. I believe you need to gamble on yourself and hit it hard. Look around the classes you are in...everyone has some kind of struggle going on.

You do not have one semester to "prove you are capable of the work". You are just starting..it never ends. I have been an RN for 10 years and very single day I work I am proving myself.

BSN is a great way to go as it allows for many doors to be open. Management and if you want grad school. Also many hospitals are really leaning towards BSN for all nurses.

It is up to you. I am a believer you live once and you may as well hit it hard.

Thank you, great advice as always windsurfer. I just got back from my 3rd tutoring appointment this weekend, and I had a study group. I am already trying to gear myself up for a difficult semester.

On that note its time to hit the books on my own, back to microbiology have a good day, and thanks.

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