Fast Track BSN in Vegas (UNLV, CSN, NSU, Roseman)

[RNLena]

I'm just getting started on this nursing journey, but I'd really like to fast track things as much as humanly possible. (I have my CNA license and lots of random transferable credits, the majority of which are worthless for this path.)

I've been fact gathering from a variety of local programs, but I'd love advice from people who have been through this.

Pre-requisites: I'm gathering that most programs have very similar, if not identical, pre-reqs? So I can take those virtually anywhere, regardless of where I'd like to eventually apply for the nursing program?

Any tips on the fastest options? (CSN, NSU, UNLV, online schools such as WGU or Phoenix?)

Nursing Program: UNLV seems to be the fastest program at 16 months, correct? And Roseman is 18? NSU comes in at 24.

I just want to get the ball rolling and not realize in 6 months or a year that I've cost myself time by making a poor decision now. Thank you in advance for your help and guidance, it is much appreciated!

(Extra info, I should have my English requirements and most Math done. I'll need a stats class. I have NO eligible science classes. Cultural studies etc. are covered for sure.)

[mac_2828]

Roseman grad here! Roseman BSN is 18 months and there is one cohort per year, but they also offer a 16-month ABSN that starts a cohort three times a year, I believe. I graduated from the ABSN program. The program itself I liked--wonderful instructors, and I like the block format (taking one course at a time for 2-5 weeks) and didactic structure because I'm a very self-guided learner. In ABSN, you do the majority of "classroom" learning online through Canvas. *Most* professors are very good about responding quickly to questions and being an available, useful resource (very necessary in nursing school). However, they've recently started "combining" the Henderson cohort in online classes with the SLC cohort. I only had I think two classes like this, but it seemed to complicate the dynamic of the class. One professor is local to Vegas, and one is local to SLC. It was problematic when the professors would provide different/conflicting information or resources.

Some people really need a physical classroom environment to learn, and if so, I would advise against ABSN. The BSN program meets regularly for on-campus class.

Cons: The program is expensive! All BSN programs are fairly pricey, but Roseman especially. The ABSN is also more expensive than the BSN. Just something to consider! I'm not sure what tuition is for UNLV or NSU. Also, the university itself has some administrative issues. They're constantly changing (as a young institution should), but the students sometimes become the guinea pigs.

In terms of pre-reqs, yes, you can take them anywhere as long as they fulfill the needs! I would be sure to send an unofficial transcript to admissions counselors wherever you apply to make sure you're all set. I did my first degree at a university on the quarter system, so I ran into some issues with the # of credits transferring over. But the admissions counselors at Roseman are wonderful, and will work with you!

Let me know if you have other questions! Feel free to message me, too.

Good luck! :)

[Rebel_Alliance]

Honestly, the best thing to do is to look at all the pre-req's needed for each school, and talk with the schools advisors. The pre-req's are similar, but not exact. For example, UNLV doesn't require a lab with the chem class while Roseman does, and NSC requires 2 additional courses that need to be taken at their campus. But, to start, you can always go to CSN to get the gen ed classes done, as they always transfer....