Looking at my options

[bfg1997]

This is my first post, and although I've been a long-time lurker, I'm not terribly familiar with the forums so I hope I've posted this topic in the correct sub-forum. If not, my apologies in advance.

A while back I decided entering the medical field would be something of interest to me, but I'm still very undecided on what I'd like to accomplish. I know nursing is of great interest to me, so at the minimum I'd like to attend a nursing program and potentially return for my masters. This year I'm finishing up all my pre-reqs at my 2 Year Institution (AP I+II, Chem, Microbiology, etc) and plan on transferring into a 4 Year Institution for my bachelors.

My college GPA thus far has been 3.55, however, I never took the SATs or ACT. I believe that most colleges do not require scores for those tests if you already hold an associate's degree, though. I've made a list of schools I'd like to apply to, and if anyone here is familiar with any of them or is an alumni, any insight, advice, tips, or thoughts on my chances of admission would be greatly, greatly appreciated.

Temple University

The College of New Jersey

Villanova

UNC Chapel Hill

U-Illinois Chicago

Thomas Jefferson University

Also, will not having any EC's hinder me from getting into a nursing program? I regret not joining any clubs or volunteering, but I've been employed at UPS for some time now and night shifts make it so half my day is shot.

Thanks for reading and hope everyone here has a great day

[Nurse0322]

Hi BFG,

I wanted to point out that your school options are quite dispersed. It is true that not all nursing programs are created equally, but there is no need to dig yourself into tremendous debt! I say go ahead with your BSN because hospitals are pushing for ADN students to go get their BSNs. However, I recommend staying within your state. You can always apply to work outside of your current state once you graduate. UNC is a great school, yet very costly. I'm assuming you are from the North. If you think the cost of living would really rectify paying out of state tuition, then go for it. Its just in my opinion it is who you know not where you go!