So I just started my BSN last Spring as a transfer student (taking NURS classes) at a university thats 20 mins away which costs 11k annually (FT). I will be part time until Fall 2014 so its not that bad as I'll graduate in May 2016.
Well, the dilemma Im going through right now is that I just applied to the CC close to me and the date that they will notify students (before Sept 15th) conflicts with the add/drop deadline at the University (Sept 10th)...
I originally wanted to go to the CC but they lost (yes, lost) my high school transcript from JA and didnt notice until it was close to the application deadline so it had to wait a year to apply, which was last week. Anyways, because of needing to help my family, this has become my first choice.
Thing is, the school thinks they will have answers before then but wont say much more. I was thinking of waiting until the day of the 10th to see if Im in or not but what if I dont hear until the 12th ... Im trying not to stress lol but Im not trying to leave my university without first being sure of an answer.
btw, I met with the advisor at the CC and she thinks im a shoe-in (I have the max points possible with no fails, withdraws or repeats)
Well then yes, that drastically changes things. Lol
Just be aware, that by 2015....things within the hospital can change. I'm from Florida and in a BSN program. A few friends were CNA/techs in the best hospitals, but were in an ADN program.
HR & nurse mangers said 'no problem about ADN vs BSN' but when hiring time came, BSNs were hired first because that's what the market had changed to in those 2 years. The ADNs have been denied seats in the new nurse program and are now having to look out of state. Some even had a 4.0 GPA while working FT as an employee. Talk about being slighted.
I sincerely hope they stick to their word and that maybe they will pay for you to bridge RN-BSN later. Maybe see if you can get something in writing or some sort of list of policy from HR regarding internal applicants?
Sending positive vibes your way for a successful nursing career and that things fall into place for you. :)
And that was the biggest hindrance in choosing to apply to the ADN. Thank you so much for your insight
***UPDATE*** I got into the CC... received my acceptance letter on Tuesday and now I have until the 10th to make a decision... I am so anxious but I emailed my BSN advisor and told her Im withdrawing from this semester... Hope I am making the right decision
... Im trying not to stress lol but Im not trying to leave my university without first being sure of an answer.
besaangel, ASN, BSN, MSN, CNA, RN, APRN, NP
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And that was the biggest hindrance in choosing to apply to the ADN. Thank you so much for your insight
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