Do I Stand A Chance...

[CAPina1989]

I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Psychology in May 2011. My GPA was 3.2. I worked in a Juvenile Detention Center, as a counselor, for a year. I now want to go into Nursing. A few schools in my area offer the Accelerated BSN program, but they are very competitive. I spoke with an adviser and I would have to take Biology-A & P (I and II), Microbiology, and Chemistry (I and II) to finish out my prerequisites. I've already enrolled in a community college so those classes would be finished before the fall semester starts. But since I won't be enrolled in a degree program at the community college, I would have to pay out of pocket to take these classes. So, do you think I have any chance of getting into a second degree nursing program or would I just be wasting my money by taking lots of classes to no avail? What could I do to boost my chances of getting into one of these programs (I'm looking at Old Dominion, Hampton, and Norfolk State)?

[maddiem]

As long as you get A's in your science prerequisites and a decent score on your pre admissions test you should be good. Just make sure you stay really focused in your science courses and make time to study every day! Its not like you can cram a week before the exam...especially a&p and chem. I used a lot of flash cards, charts, and found people in my class to study with. If you stay focused, you should be fine!

[zoe92]

I say go for it. I think I read on ODU's page (I live in MD and was considering it at one point) that if you already have a degree, you considered first before applicants who do not have a degree.

[CAPina1989]

If I get A's in my science courses, how would the colleges be able to take that into consideration if acceptance letters go out in April and classes won't be over until sometime in July?

I graduated from the University of Virginia with a BA in Psychology in May 2011. My GPA was 3.2. I worked in a Juvenile Detention Center, as a counselor, for a year. I now want to go into Nursing. A few schools in my area offer the accelerated BSN program, but they are very competitive. I spoke with an adviser and I would have to take Biology-A & P (I and II), Microbiology, and Chemistry (I and II) to finish out my prerequisites. I've already enrolled in a community college so those classes would be finished before the fall semester starts. But since I won't be enrolled in a degree program at the community college, I would have to pay out of pocket to take these classes. So, do you think I have any chance of getting into a second degree nursing program or would I just be wasting my money by taking lots of classes to no avail? What could I do to boost my chances of getting into one of these programs (I'm looking at Old Dominion, Hampton, and Norfolk State)?

[gummi bear]

You should speak to an academic advisor. I'm sure that they've helped people in your situation before. Just try your best and try to get A's in all of your prereqs because applying for nursing school has become very competetive. Good luck

[dkmamato3]

Talk to an academic advisor at the schools you are considering, they can tell you how many pre-reqs you can have outstanding as you apply. Good luck!