Just changed my major back to nursing

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  1. Which option should I chose?

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      Become an LVN then attend the LVN-RN program?
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      RN program at a community college then BSN?
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      Only transfer to 4-year university for my BSN?

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I am currently in my second year of college at a community college with a very impacted nursing program. I have recently changed my major back to nursing (should not have changed it in the first place!!!!) and I am debating a few options. My GPA at the moment is 3.3 and I've estimated that my GPA will be 3.6 by the time I apply to the RN program at my school. I am planning on volunteering at the hospital by my house to gain some hospital experience and which will hopefully increase my chances of getting into the program. Is this the right way of becoming an RN? Or should I become an LVN first and then go into the LVN-RN program and then a BSN program? Or should I try and transfer to a university for my BSN and forget about getting my Associates? I really want to become a nurse and believe I can be great at it, but the fact that the program is soooo impacted really stresses me out. Plus, I want to start my career sooner then later.

Switching majors again is the last thing I want to do so any advice and help you can give me will be greatly appreciated :)

THANK YOU ALL!!! :)

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If the associates program is quicker than the bsn then do the bsn. If it's the same amount to time due to prerequisites, then go straight for the bsn. I had this dilemma recently and know what you're feeling. Hope this helps!

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Thank you! I'm very passionate about becoming a nurse but the impaction of the programs across the country is what scares me.

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What do you mean, by the impaction?

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Every college in California has an impacted nursing program for students who want to become rns. Therefore, there are say 300-500 applicants for 50 spots available in the program due to the budget cuts.

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oh wow that's terrible. so the competitiveness is to the max! I could never imagine that. Which one do you want to do the most? I would say apply to a lpn, adn, and bsn program. Give it your best shot. If you want your lvn first then go for it. If not and you want to become an rn check out the adn and bsn programs.

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Yes It is very frustrating and stessful!! I know I am going to apply for the asn and BSN programs. For my BSN I want to go to either cal state la or channel islands and cal state bakersfield is another option also.

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oh ok. just do your best in the prereqs, get great recommendations if required or optional and if you're given an interview give it your best shot!

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Thanks for the encouragement!! I'm going to try my hardest :)

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you're welcome!

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Specializes in CNA/LPN.

Everyone's path is different and works for them for a reason! If you see the way you want to go, even though other's are questioning it, don't start questioning it yourself. I am currently attending an LPN program, then I am going for my ADN or my BSN and eventually I will be going for my MSN, meaning if I do decide to go for my 2-year ADN after my LPN, I'll have to go 4 more years to get my BSN, in order to obtain my Masters. My area is very low in college education choices, there are no accelerated programs in my city. I'd have to travel 2.5 hours to get to the closest one, and I do not have the funds to move, nor am I a campus person. So, my route seems insane to most, but my mom eased my mind by telling me "there's something to be said for taking certain things slower." Slower may not be for everyone, but I can't imagine my brain in an accelerated program.

A lot of people go straight for their BSN, but find it frustrating to be in the waiting pool for so long after pre-reqs.

Whatever route you decide, I wish you the best of luck! ;)

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Wow thank you so much. I admire that you travel 2 hours for school, that has to take a lot of motivation and I find that amazing!! Good for you!! :)

Right now attending an lvn program then becoming an RN is more appealing due to waiting pools in most colleges. Like you, I also want to get my masters!! Nursing is important to me and if it takes me longer then most students then so be it.

Thank you for the insight and good luck!!! :)

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