Tips to Improve App?

[RayyRN2b]

Hello,

I am looking for any advice on how to improve my odds of getting into nursing school. I am applying to both A-BSN (accelerated Bachelors) and E-MSN (entry level Masters) programs.

Currently...

I have a BS in Health Science from a California state school

Overall gpa 3.79, Science gpa around 3.6

Working as a CNA at a Magnet Hospital in California- 4 months

1.5 years internship at a hospital

Volunteer work at a church

Previous EMT license (no work xperience)

I have 3 W's, one C (Chemistry) and an F (Stats)...all during a time of extreme personal problems which led to deep depression and anxiety...

-I chose to receive an F so I could retake the class, I was on track to receive a C. Retake grade= A

I am currently waitlisted for an E-MSN program.

If anyone has any tips, advice, etc I would greatly appreciate it.

Thank you!

[katyq82]

Can you relocate? I do not live in California but from what I have read, the nursing programs get a lot of applicants. You might think about an Associate's Degree program as well. It would get you to the R.N. license and then you can transition right to a BSN program. With your prior B.S. degree plus the A.S.N., you probably wouldn't have to take many classes to get the BSN. Many community colleges have articulation agreements with BSN programs.

Does the state school where you got your Health Sciences degree offer a nursing program? I would think you would have a better chance re-enrolling there if it is an option.

Good luck!

[RayyRN2b]

Thank you for your advice! Yes, the state school that I attended does have a nursing program and I will be applying to it this upcoming application round. They require different pre-reqs than some other schools (oddly enough), so I am completing the last one this summer before the application is due. Relocating is definitely becoming more and more of an option for me.