Do I Have the Grades for Accelerated BSN?

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Hello everyone! I just discovered this forum because I recently decided I wanted to pursue nursing with a goal of becoming a Doctor of Nursing Practice working in an ER/Trauma Center.

It's a bit late in the game to apply to programs now and I want to make sure I explore all program options, so I'm taking one more year to begin applying for the Summer/Fall 2019 start in accelerated nursing programs. I plan on getting a job as a PCT while applying and continuing my EMT job as well. I'm listing my stats and was hoping to get some insight on if I'd be a candidate for an accelerated program or not. I'm applying to tons of NY programs as well as others around the east coast.

Ungergrad: Virginia Tech

Degrees: B.S. Biology & B.S. Criminology

Cumulative GPA: 3.38

Last 60 Credits GPA: 3.78

Prerequisites:

A&P I + Lab: B

A&P II +Lab: B+

Microbiology: A-

Microbio Lab: A

Statistics: A-

Chemistry I: B

Chemistry I Lab: B+

Intro Soc: A

Nutrition: A

Lifespan Development: A

Intro Psych: A

Experience: Certified EMT-B 5+ years with multiple jobs held and 2500+ hours volunteer time. 2013 Volunteer of the Year and 2014 EMT of the Year Awards, local EMS awards.

Other: Master of Ceremonies and Historian of Alpha Chi Sigma, a professional chemistry fraternity. Member of Phi Sigma honor society and Alpha Phi Sigma honor society.

Any insight on your experience with accelerated BSN programs would be much appreciated. I know my GPA isn't stellar so I was looking to see what I should expect out of the application profess. I do plan on applying early to programs as their applications open. Also plan to take the TEAS and HESI exam this year and hoping to do well. Thanks!

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