I was just accepted into my program

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I was just accepted into my program last Thursday :) so I have not actually started yet. It is an ASN program. I took all of my prereqs at my local community college, and applied to their program this January. They are insanely competitive and only 60 are admitted each year out of hundreds. I honestly didn't think I had much of a chance but my grades were high and I got in.

For me and my particular situation, I need a degree, a decent paying job and my own living arrangements...yesterday. An ASN program was my first choice because it will get me a degree in 24 months and get me working so that I can then bridge, get my BSN, keep working and work all the way through graduate school. Grad school is a long term goal but the BSN is a must-have credential for me. I am not in a position where I'm able to wait four years without a decent job to get it though. For me, ASN route was perfect. The school itself is great too. Low class sizes (30 per semester), and a 100% NCLEX pass rate. It's much cheaper than going to a traditional 4-year university as well. Cheaper tuition, books, etc. Plus the drive is shorter than going to the nearest university. 15 minutes compared to 45+

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Congratulations! I'm starting an ASN program in the fall too at a school that sounds similar to yours. My plan is pretty much identical to yours as well - get the ASN, get licensed, start working, get my BSN, etc. It's so exciting to have the acceptance letter and know that it's OFFICIAL :D

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Yay!! I've had some naysayers tell me to just go ahead and head straight to the BSN and that in the long run its extra time to get the ASN first but I feel like this is the best route for me to get working as soon as I can. Several hospitals in my city still hire ASNs so that will buy me some time to work on my next credentials :) :) yes, that acceptance letter was so worth all the waiting!! I framed it and it's hanging above my desk for the times late at night when I forget why I wanted to do this in the first place.

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Great job! I was in your position last summer and by golly a year goes by so fast. get your books when you get your list and chill a little bit before school starts. I would recommend a recorder if you don't have one, some nursing apps on your phone to do nclex style questions and a series of books called success by Davis (med surg success),Peds success etc.

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Specializes in Ambulatory Care, Clinical Care Coordination, LTC.

Congrats!! I was just accepted into my program as well! Very similar, if not exactly the same plan and goals as you (get outta my attic:lol2:)

I'm super pumped, and relaxing (and playing with my phone apps) until orientation day at the end of the month. Good luck!

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I will look into those books! As far as the app addiction goes, it's already starting for me. Lol. There's a cool app called Figure 1 that I cannot quit playing with. Doesn't do anything to prepare for test taking but it's cool. Anyone have any other good ones?

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Congrats on getting accepted! I just got accepted to my program as well at the local community college. I am looking forward to all of the opportunities this education will provide my family and me. Hoping you enjoy school and your future career as an RN!

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Specializes in Women's Health | OB.

Congratulations! The 24 months will fly by before you even know it! Use all your time now to spend with family and friends because once you are in the program, all your time will be used for studying!

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Congratulations on getting accepted! I will apply to my community college's ADN program in July. My grades are good so I hope and expect to be accepted into the program. Wish me luck! Good luck to you all who have already been accepted, and I hope you persevere because I am told nursing school is difficult.

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Congrats to everyone ! I also got accepted into my adn program and will start in August. Im super excited to see what the future brings with all the challenges and excitments.

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I'm taking the time off this summer to work all that I can and spend time with family and friends. I'll be taking A&P 2 with nursing fundamentals this fall so I know I won't see the light of day until December. Trying to get all my ducks in a row before I start so that I can ride all of that stored up sanity until the end of the semester!

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Specializes in NICU.

Good for you, getting everything in order before diving into nursing school... although any sanity you save up before starting will quickly fly out the window once you start! The nice thing about going slightly bonkers in nursing school is that everyone else is in the same boat - makes for some really funny times :)

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