Change of major student?

Adams_Mommy_07 · Sep 29, 2008

Hello all!
I have been staying up all night and have been thinking about it all day. How do I get into nursing school? I know that's on EVERYONES mind, especially because it's such a competitive field but any advice helps, right?
So here's my question:
i KNOW there's no EASY way into nursing school because they are competitive but do you think school's allow "change of major" students within their institution have an edge into admission to SON (school of nursing) as opposed to transfer students? Let's say I declare "Psychology" and study at University _____ for a year but decide I want to switch to nursing and have all the pre-reqs covered from GEN ED at CC and my one year as a "psych" major... Will I have priority? Or is it pointless or equal to just a CC transfer?
Also, any one who can share their admission stories, I'd appreciate it. I've decided to look outside of the California college/university system and look into out of state public/private schools. What are the acceptance rates compared to other schools in the area?
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP.
thanks!! and good luck to everyone else on their journey to a BSN

I can only speak of the university for which I am an alumna (graduate) but the school of nursing most likely will not consider you a transfer student or anything like that. You would be treated just like any other student at your university who declared nursing as an intended major or was undecided when they entered the university or declared another major upon admission---I can't see how there would be any difference. You are not a nursing major until you are admitted to the school. Your next course of action would be to go and change your intended major to nursing and meet with an advisor. Start knocking out your pre-reqs you haven't completed in the Spring. As far as priority is concerned that depends on the school. Some universities give preference to their students, others do not. The fact of the matter is regardless, you have the benefit of being a student already admitted to your university so if there is an advantage, you have it. Most BSN programs admit based on a point system so you may eek out a slight edge over transfer competitors. The most important factor BY FAR in your admission will be satisfactory completion of pre-reqs---and making sure you get (or already have) competitive grades in those courses. Yes, I would apply to more than one program if you have the luxury of being able to relocate to other schools.

BellasMommyOBRN · Sep 29, 2008

if you are switching schools you will be considered a transfer student regardless of the situation. don't try relying on little "tricks" to get into the nursing program. instead, just try to do well in your pre-reqs. if you obtain awesome grades there is no reason that getting into a bsn program should be very difficult.

good luck! :up: you can do it!

Bicster · Sep 29, 2008

Let's say I declare "Psychology" and study at University _____ for a year but decide I want to switch to nursing and have all the pre-reqs covered from GEN ED at CC and my one year as a "psych" major... Will I have priority?

Why would that give you priority?

The only things that matter are test scores and GPA. Those will give you priority.

txnursingqt · Oct 1, 2008

Hello all!
I have been staying up all night and have been thinking about it all day. How do I get into nursing school? I know that's on EVERYONES mind, especially because it's such a competitive field but any advice helps, right?
So here's my question:
i KNOW there's no EASY way into nursing school because they are competitive but do you think school's allow "change of major" students within their institution have an edge into admission to SON (school of nursing) as opposed to transfer students? Let's say I declare "Psychology" and study at University _____ for a year but decide I want to switch to nursing and have all the pre-reqs covered from GEN ED at CC and my one year as a "psych" major... Will I have priority? Or is it pointless or equal to just a CC transfer?
Also, any one who can share their admission stories, I'd appreciate it. I've decided to look outside of the California college/university system and look into out of state public/private schools. What are the acceptance rates compared to other schools in the area?
ANY INFORMATION WOULD BE OF GREAT HELP.
thanks!! and good luck to everyone else on their journey to a BSN

I get what you are saying and you are correct in your thinking at least at the University of Texas Austin. I was a student there but then left and moved back to my hometown. (Long story there). But I can go back to UT if I want to, but I would still be an education major. However, all I would have to do is finish my pre-reqs and then go change my major to nursing and I would be in! Why don't I do that you ask. Well my CC is way cheaper and I am married now and my hubby has a job and is going to school here too. But it is always an option for me.

txnursingqt · Oct 1, 2008

if you are switching schools you will be considered a transfer student regardless of the situation. don't try relying on little "tricks" to get into the nursing program. instead, just try to do well in your pre-reqs. if you obtain awesome grades there is no reason that getting into a bsn program should be very difficult.
good luck! you can do it!

yes you would be a transfer student at first but then you would be a current student taking pre-reqs and when you want to finally start your acutally nursing classes all you have to do is transfer into the nursing program. but that is not at all schools....texas women's university still makes you apply but you do get .2 added to your gpa for being a current student. now like i said earlier at ut austin all you have to do is transfer over. i guess since it is so hard to get into ut austin to begin with they don't find this a major problem there.