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HELP! ABSN or BSN?

Hi guys, I'm new to this site! So my first three semesters of cc I messed up pretty bad. I just now got my grades back up to a 3.5 and I was wondering if I should apply to an ABSN or BSN program. I have finished all of my GE and completed my AA in sociology, but still need 6 classes in pre reqs. I currently work as a CNA and volunteer at a hospital. I was thinking ABSN so I could have time to finish all my pre reqs as well as get my grades higher and have two degrees

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    I was thinking ABSN so I could have time to finish all my pre reqs as well as get my grades higher and have two degrees

    This confuses me a little -- how would an accelerated program offer you additional time to complete pre reqs and raise your GPA over a traditional BSN track?

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    You can only get into an ABSN program if you already have a bachelors or masters degree in another discipline

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    You can only get into an ABSN program if you already have a bachelors or masters degree in another discipline

    I didn't even catch that she didn't already have a Bachelors -- wonder if she meant ADN vs. BSN?

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    the end is the same. BSN. The A is just how long it takes. You take the exact same classes.

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    This confuses me a little -- how would an accelerated program offer you additional time to complete pre reqs and raise your GPA over a traditional BSN track?

    Sorry about the confusion. Well I'm ready to transfer out of my community college with my AA in sociology. I was thinking on getting my bachelors in sociology and applying for the ABSN program when I am finished. During my undergraduate studies in sociology I was planning to finish my pre reqs for nursing school. So I was wondering if I should stay at community college after getting my AA and finishing my pre reqs and then apply directly to a BSN program. OR getting my bachelors in sociology, and then apply to an ABSN. Since I am already done with my AA and have no pre reqs for nursing school completed I would like to see which is a better option. Sorry I am new to this!!!

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    I would stay at the community college, finish your prereqs & apply to a bachelors nursing program. I only say this because I'm thinking about the amount of money you will spend to have two bachelor degrees.

    Most people (not all) usually max out their financial aid after their first bachelors degree. If any money is left, it won't be much. You would have to take out student loans to cover the cost. Even then, if you had to use student loans to complete the bachelors in sociology, you need to see how much more you can borrow for the second bachelors in nursing. There is a cap on those funds as well.

    I would just be cautious as to the amount of student loan debt you would get in with both bachelors degrees.

    Good luck!

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