Can you recommend a good accel BSN nursing program in California?

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Hi,

I will have my BA soon in a non science major (end of 08). I decide Nursing is going to be my career. I think I have to take some more science classes to meet the pre reqs since I didn't take those yet. Probably in the Spring of 09 I will take the rest of the pre reqs to meet the requirement. My question is: I want to start the accel nursing program in the Fall of 09...is this do-able? Do you know of any schools that I can apply to in January 09 that will accept students with pre-reqs in progress? This is a career change for me and I am not getting any younger..I just want to be done with Nursing school so I can start working...lol....If you have gone this path please share your ideas. Much appreciated...:confused:

That's good to hear! That's one of the schools I will be applying to! ......and hopefully I will get in!

hi, same here im planning to apply there. how should the reference letter be done?

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.

I'm not sure about the format for the letters of reference... I'm going to an information session on August 13, so hopefully I will find out then. Or you could call the school and find out. I'm sure the information session will be very helpful, though!

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Mister Simba - I am also registered for the Aug 13 info session. Are you applying for Spring 09?

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Specializes in Adult Stem Cell/Oncology.
Mister Simba - I am also registered for the Aug 13 info session. Are you applying for Spring 09?

Yes, Spring '09 :nuke:

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Yes, Spring '09 :nuke:

i can't go to the info session :( would you kindly share the info after attending the session? i'm applying for fall09

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I researched for a year to see which program would give the most credit for coursework I have already done, and Athabasca University gave me more credit than any other Bachelor in Nursing program.

I don't know if you're interested in online classes, but Athabasca University is accredited in the US and Canada. Extremely flexible-- if you over-estimate the courseload you can handle and get in trouble, you can request an extension.

The program offers a nice balance of ARTS and science courses, so you may get more credit: less $$$ and less time!! And you can start at the beginning of any month; there's no set start date. Check it out:

www.athabascau.ca

I'd be happy to answer any questions

Di

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I researched for a year to see which program would give the most credit for coursework I have already done, and Athabasca University gave me more credit than any other Bachelor in Nursing program.

I don't know if you're interested in online classes, but Athabasca University is accredited in the US and Canada. Extremely flexible-- if you over-estimate the courseload you can handle and get in trouble, you can request an extension.

The program offers a nice balance of ARTS and science courses, so you may get more credit: less $$$ and less time!! And you can start at the beginning of any month; there's no set start date. Check it out:

www.athabascau.ca

I'd be happy to answer any questions

Di

do they offer any Accelerated BSN programs?

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Check out UCSF School of Nursing, espcecially if you want to get a Master's too!

They have a MEPN program (Master's Entry Program in Nursing) for people who already have their bachelor's in non-nursing area.

UCSF has a GREAT program and they are VERY reputable in the community!

I went there and I would definitely recommend it!!!:wink2:

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I checked, and it doesn't look like Athabasca has an accelerated program; sorry.

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hi RN100 CALI!! wow congrats on graduating from UCSF!! What is your specialty? :)

Looking forward to hear from you!

pauline

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thanks.. when you went there did they have any Kaiser scholarships/ I have been accepted and also have an interview at the university of arizona. If i get accepted there I have a decision to make. Really like the idea of a small school and have met on line many of my co-students already. Still I would have to move to l.a. and pay 1350 a month in rent. Arizona is all paid for down to books if you work for 3 years there and aparts are about 700-800 and the pay is 5 dollars an hour less. The Mount has a great rep. but then so does Arizona.. Very hard decision. I am in my 40's so do not want to come out owing too much but if I got a kaiser scholarship I could eventually move back home. Kaiser is right near me. Also I have heard that you do not exactly have to work in l.a. for the committment.. anywhere in southern ca. Thanks

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Most if not all the CSUS acelerated program have been put in with the reg do to cut backs. Won't see many of them for a long time to come.

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