CA schools (freaking out a little)

Choko321 · Apr 4, 2008

With any entry level programs, all you need is a bachelor's degree in any field other than nursing plus prereq. courses. Most schools require that you take the GRE as well, but other than that applications are mostly due by October or November for programs that start in the summer or fall... I think the waist list you're referring to applies to the programs offered at local community colleges where the individual is granted an associates degree in nursing... There are plenty of schools within California that would offer 3 year programs to get your RN and a master's degree (NP, etc.). I'd recommend checking university websites directly, or if you want to go to a highly ranked school, check out the rankings at http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/grad/health.html

good luck!

UCLA Nursing_08 · Apr 4, 2008

Ok so I finally figured out what I want to do... nursing! I wanted to do an MEPN program, but my GPA in college wasn't too good. I didn't care back then cause well I thought this is what I was going to do! Now it's biting me in the butt!! I would like to stay in CA, but all the accelerated BSN programs have like a 3 yr waiting list!! I want a master's because I would really like to be a NP. Does anyone have any ideas or know where I can look or go or anything? Thanks soooo much! I don't want to have to wait for another 3 yrs just to get a BSN!! (I know i'm a bit impatient) Thank you again!

Hello maj0079,

Most graduate nursing schools look at the last 60 semester or 90 quarter units to figure out your GPA. The last two years of your undergraduate are heavily weighed as they are much more challenging than the first two years in which many students take general education courses. There are many good schools outside of California, but if you are determined to pursue your MSN in California, you should start with Cal States, UCs, and a few private schools.

California has always been ultra-competitive ranging from PAs, nursing schools, pharmacy schools, dental schools, and medical schools. Keep in mind that if you have a nursing license in another state, reciprocity is not guaranteed. Each state is different, so you must contact the state board of nursing to find out what you will need to practice in that particular state.