How many ABSN programs should I apply to?

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I am planning on applying to some ABSN programs for 2017, but I am having a hard time picking which schools I should apply to. I want to make sure I am able to complete all of the required prerequisites for where I decide. Right now I have a pretty long list that I should probably narrow down.

I have about a 3.6 GPA from my undergrad degree, and so far I have A's in all of the basic prereqs. I am doing A & P I & II this semester and next semester and microbiology next semester. I am also taking classes so that I can become a Patient Care Technician/Phlebotomist/EKG Tech, and I hope to find a job doing that for at least a year.

How many schools should I realistically apply to? I really want to be able to get accepted somewhere because I don't want to have to wait even longer to start nursing school!

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I would apply to as many as you can, that you would truely be willing to attend. It never hurts to be prepared.

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I'm in the same boat you are! Right now I'm planning on applying to three programs in January, four if I take the GRE for an ELMSN.

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