Help!! Question about accelerated program

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Currently I have a degree in economics, but I want to change careers. I want to get my BSN from either Georgetown, Catholic Univ., or Trinity (all in D.C.). Hopefully I will be accepted into an accelerated second degree program. As I understand first I have to complete prerequisite courses. I would like to do these at a community college (cheaper). The problem is the 3 above schools prerequisite classes differ so, what should I do. I want to start classes ASAP. If you have entered an accelerated program please let me know how you did it. If anyone out there can give me some advise I would greatly appreciate it.

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Hi! I did the 2nd degreen BSN program at Georgetown, but also applied to Catholic. I knew I wanted to go to Georgetown, so from what I remember I did their pre-reqs. My first degree was in biology, so I had most of the pre-reqs that either program required. Guess this doesn't help much.. Best of luck in your classes!!

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Georgetown is my 1st choice so say I take my prerequisite courses at a community college starting Jan 2011 then apply to all three schools in the Fall 2011. What if Georgetown doesn't accept me then I've wasted time and money. I really don't know what to do.

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How many classes differ between the programs? Maybe you could apply to all and start taking all the classes that they share in common (I am sure there are lots?) Once you are accepted somewhere, you can take those pre-reqs, even if it means deferring one semester to give you time to finish those school's pre-reqs? Does that make sense?

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Specializes in pediatrics, public health.

What I did was to start with the classes that pretty much all of the different schools I was considering required -- anatomy and physiology (I have a degree in chemistry so that was covered). Then I did the prereqs on the list for my target schools -- UCSF and Samuel Merritt.

If you do the prereqs for Georgetown and don't get in, that doesn't mean you've wasted time and money -- first of all, hopefully you've learned something useful from your classes, and if you don't get in to any programs this year, you can apply again next year.

BTW, Samuel Merritt was one of the few schools in my area to require Nutrition, so that was one of the last classes I took -- somewhat resentfully. Turned out I loved the class, and feel like I learned more that was both interesting to me and useful to me in my career as a nurse (especially now that I'm a public health nurse) than from any other prereq I took.

Good luck!

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You have to start 'em all. It's painful - I took 2 classes I ended up not needing for my accelerated program. Money down the drain but hey I got in !

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Thank you all for your quick replies! I guess I have to push forward and hopefully I will get into Georgetown.

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Specializes in Psych, EMS.

Accelerated BSN grad here. I found that the schools in Texas required virtually all the same pre-requisites, so I really didn't run into that problem. If you believe that you have a very competitive GPA, I would just complete the pre-reqs for the top school of your choice, and take a gamble. If not, it's probably best to complete all of the pre-reqs and apply to all 3 schools. Good luck!

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

I'd check with the schools you want to tranfer to and see what the prerequistes are. The two schools I looked at for my LPN/BSN program had several different prereqs. Good luck along your path!

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Specializes in Peds, Med-Surg, Disaster Nsg, Parish Nsg.

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I found myself in a similar situation last year and yes it does seem daunting at first, but by becoming familiar with a variety of schools and their process it will soon make sense. I am now in the position to finally apply to four accelerated programs and one associate in nursing at my community college. Don't limit yourself to BSN programs apply at your community college as well.

I found that many of the pre-req's were similar so concentrate on those that satisfy your first choice. Buy a binder with plenty of pockets to store each school's information and requirements- download all forms, application's etc. so you'll always have them at hand. Every school had different requirements. Check on entrance exams- TEAS, GRE, HESI, Net. Check whether or not an essay is required or statement of purpose, whatever. Check transcript request's, GPA requirements, deadline's and letter's of recommendation. You get the message.... Hope this helps....

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