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[hope12]

Hello, I'm going to apply to the ADN program at my school this coming Feb. And if I don't get accepted, I will apply to the LPN program.

The program is extremely competitive, with a weighted point system for acceptance.

I have a low gpa, not from this semester, but from last, 2.61. I haven't taken the NLN or the ACT yet, but are both scheduled. And I'm super nervous about both.

Here are my options, and my question is, what option should I try?

For the Rn program its as follows:

1 point for a 21 on the ACT, and 2 for a 22, and so forth OR 1 point for the the pre-NLN above the 70th percentile. GPA points, starting at 2.50 you get 4 points, and up as it goes.

5 points for students that have 12 college credits, and for high school students applying, they get 20 points for a GPA of 3.50-3.75 and 24 for a gpa of 3.75 or higher gets 24 points.

The LPN program requirements aren't as rigorous, but it's just as competitive.

The other option is, a bachelor's program, and the requirements are only a 2.5 gpa, 21 on the ACT(or associates degree) and completion of 30 credit hours with some pre-requisites, which I have.

Only problem with the bachelor's is that it's farther away, more costly, and takes more time.

Thanks for your input.

[cinlou, BSN, MSN, RN]

apply to both programs. The advantage of the LPN is you will learn skills faster, and you can bridge to the ADN program, start working sooner and make money while you further your education. ADN will take a semester longer, and you will make more money when you get out. They both have their advantages and disadvantages, much depends on your home responsibilities. The LPN is not easier than the ADN, it is generally faster paced, with more concentrated information. Good Luck

[hope12]

What do you think about the bachelor's program I mentioned? Do you think it would be better paced? The advisor says it takes 3 years, but because I have a lot of credits, that it would probably be less time, also, that I could possibly start in January, which is sooner than the fall programs at the other school.

I realize all programs are going to be difficult and all time consuming, just want to pick the best route, and obviously get accepted, lol, get something started. I have two school aged kids, married, but I'm not currently working, if that gives insight to my home responsibilities.

I take the SRNA test this friday, and was thinking about getting a job as a CNA until one of the programs started this fall. I'll have an associates in Science in the spring, but, unfortunately, can't do much with just an associates degree.

Thanks for the reply! :)