HELP!! Dismissed from BSN & looking for a new school in NY - TRANSFER NURSING MAJOR

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I have been going to a university in NY for about 3years now, attempting to complete the RN4 (BSN) program they have, this past semester I failed two nursing courses with a C- and was automatically dismissed from the nursing school. This is my first time ever being in this situation. I have ALWAYS gotten A's and B's. Regardless of this situation I still managed to come out with above a 3.0 GPA. I am just worried about not being accepted anywhere because of the dismissal. I need the second chance because this is the ONLY thing I want. I do not want to go the LPN route or waste money on another degree that I do not care to have. I will do an associate program or another bachelors program if possible. I do not have another degree so I can not do an ABSN or anything like that. I need names of ANY COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN NEW YORK STATE that will accept me. I know there are many other nursing students that have been in my same predicament and are now nurses working in their field of choice so PLEASE extend a hand and help me out if you are one of these people. I need help finding a university that will take me. I know for sure that Molloy will not take me. I need names of places that will take me for sure so that i can apply there. I have called many places and need help. As many know, the application process is long and I have my Financial aid on the line. I can't wait for a school that might accept me when there are others out there that definitely will accept me. So can anyone pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee help a fellow nursing major out.

I appreciate your time but I have already done the research. I want to be an RN. I expressed that I did not want to do the LPN route because it will take me the longest, by the time I do that I might as well have another degree. I am not trying to offend anyone, I just already considered it and have it as a last resort. I tried to give as much detail as I could so that I can get clear responses. Had I not, I would expect many people to tell me to do that route. I don't want the longest route right now, I want AS or BSN programs. Regardless, I will take any idea or any advice because I do not plan to give up. The specifics of why I did not pass is irrelevant; I am an A+ student, I just had health problems that I do not care to share. I already appealed and did everything I could at the time. My school was strict and expensive, that is why I am trying to transfer. I have nothing against any LPN, CNA, AS degree RN or any others. I am willing to do anything, but the programs I am looking for are AS or BSN type of programs, every other idea I get will be a last resort.

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Specializes in Critical Care, ED, Cath lab, CTPAC,Trauma.

Unfortunately...nursing is very competitive right now. A good GPA is what they are looking for. You do realize that a new school is unlikely to allow you to transfer any of your nursing courses (they want the money for theirs) so you will have to repeat them....which will extend your journey....starting essentially from scratch.

It is difficult to tell which schools do and which don't you will probably need to search that for yourself. What area of the country are you looking? Are you willing to move? While your school might not say dismissed it is understood that a GP less than 2.5 is failure out of a program.

You might look into the for profit schools. They will accept most credits and have a generous GPA requirement. The down side they are exorbitantly expensive...usually six figures. Around $132,000.00.

Becoming and LPN in 12 to 14 months then taking a LPN/BSN bridge (mostly if not all online), or a LPN/RN (online) then RN BSN bridge (online), might be your best, cheapest, and quickest option.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.

The only schools of nursing that would readily admit prospective students who failed two nursing courses are the commercial-owned private for-profit programs.

They include the University of Phoenix, Concorde, Kaplan, Chamberlain, Everest, ITT Technical Institute (a.k.a. Breckinridge School of Nursing), Denver School of Nursing, South University, West Coast University, Platt College, Unitek College, Dallas Nursing Institute, Brown Mackie, Fortis, American Intercontinental University, and others.

Be mindful that tuition at these schools can be up to 10 times what you'd pay at comparable community colleges or regional state universities.

Moreover, a few of these schools lack regional institutional accreditation, and a few of the nursing programs might lack national nursing accreditation such as ACEN and/or CCNE. Nonetheless, most of these nursing programs will enroll the OP as long as (s)he can conjure up the money and/or loan products to cover the pricey tuition and fees.

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Specializes in hospice.

Regardless of what you want you have to deal with reality. Maybe LPN to RN to BSN would be the longest route for a student starting fresh, but for you, it may be the shortest because it may be the only route.

Unless you want to saddle yourself with tens of thousands more debt than you need to....which many can't and almost no one should. And if you use an expensive for-profit school with lower standards, it may impact your ability to get jobs.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
Why would be unwilling to be an LPN?

Maybe LPN to RN to BSN would be the longest route for a student starting fresh, but for you, it may be the shortest because it may be the only route.
The aforementioned posters have salient points that I'd like to expand.

Many LPN programs do not ask about previous credits earned, GPA or failed coursework. For instance, the LP/VN program I attended 10 years ago had fairly lenient admissions requirements: a high school diploma or GED, a passing score on a pre-entrance exam, and a one-page essay on a topic of the prospective student's choice.

You can apply to schools that offer LPN-to-ASN and/or LPN-to-BSN degree completion programs once you have that LPN license under your belt.

My four years of LVN work experience served as the foundation upon which my entire nursing career was constructed. Don't knock an idea regarding an alternative path until you try it, especially if your options are scant. Good luck!

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Specializes in Pediatrics, Emergency, Trauma.
The aforementioned posters have salient points that I'd like to expand.

Many LPN programs do not ask about previous credits earned, GPA or failed coursework. For instance, the LP/VN program I attended 10 years ago had fairly lenient admissions requirements: a high school diploma or GED, a passing score on a pre-entrance exam, and a one-page essay on a topic of the prospective student's choice.

You can apply to schools that offer LPN-to-ASN and/or LPN-to-BSN degree completion programs once you have that LPN license under your belt.

My four years of LVN work experience served as the foundation upon which my entire nursing career was constructed. Don't knock an idea regarding an alternative path until you try it, especially if your options are scant. Good luck!

THIS.

I failed out of a ADN program and went on to successfully complete a PN program; I was instantly eligible for pre-licensure RN programs after graduation and PN licensure; I even enjoyed many years in different specialties as a LPN.

I went on to successfully complete a BSN program and currently working as a RN for two years; my years of being a LPN helped immensely for my current practice. :yes:

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Specializes in PACU.

I don't think that anyone on here is going to be able to give you a clear cut answer on who will take you, aside from the super expensive for-profit programs. It's my understanding that it would be on a case-by-case basis for each program you try to enter but the only way to find out would be to apply. I would recommend calling the schools around you first to see if they would even consider taking a student who has previously failed a nursing program, so as to not waste your time applying.

I remember your last thread about this, and I honestly don't think you're going to get any different information than what has already been presented to you.

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Specializes in Case mgmt., rehab, (CRRN), LTC & psych.
I remember your last thread about this, and I honestly don't think you're going to get any different information than what has already been presented to you.
Thanks for pointing this out. Multiple threads have been merged per the terms of service.
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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.
Did you try EC?

Excelsior College is no longer an option. Even it was you were ineligible if dismissed you must have left the program in good standing. Excelsior only admits currently licensed LPNs and currently, active certified paramedics to the ASN distance bridge program. Even RRTs are no longer eligible.

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Hi. Just following up on your post last year. Did you find a program that accepted you as a transfer? I know there are others in the same situation. It seems unfair that a dismissal in your program (which could have happened for many reasons) prohibits you from being accepted at ANY BSN program.

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Hello I am in the same situation and was wondering how this has turned out for you.

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Specializes in OR, Nursing Professional Development.
Hello I am in the same situation and was wondering how this has turned out for you.

The original poster of this thread hasn't been on AN for nearly 2 years. I wouldn't expect any kind of timely response, if any.

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