Hi my name is Audra. I am in my third year of college, but I am nowhere close to a degree. I have just taken a ton of classes towards just about everything.
I have finally realized that I want to become an RN and then become a CRNA, NP, or PA. I just don't really want to spend 4 more years in college to become a nurse.
I have thought about doing an ADN program and then doing an online RN-BSN program. I think this will be a quicker route and allow me to work and make money faster while completing the online program. What do you guys think?
I am looking for ADN programs in the Columbus/Akron/Cleveland Ohio area. Does anywhere know of places to look? I applied to Chamberlain College of Nursing already because I have a friend that goes there.
I'd like to start this summer if possible, but fall at the latest.
My GPA is low because I was never motivated to be in college, but I have a good overall resume with a lot of great internships and leadership positions. I know I will do well at an interview if I get one.
I noticed that all of you were talking about the Accelerated BSN programs. At least at my university, it is highly competitive to get in to the program (40 people are accepted) and you must have a good GPA to be considered. I was just accepted to our accelerated BSN program and I do not have a degree. All the program requires is that you are finished with the nursing pre-requisites (60 credit hours)...meaning you are at least at junior level. I am currently a sophomore who is finishing up the pre-requisites. So, depending on the university, you might not need to get a degree to apply to the accelerated program. This requires doing a lot of research to find out about details like this. I also suggest making appointments at the schools of interest with an advisor/counselor in the nursing program to make sure you've got all the pre-requisites done with. My accelerated program is 15 months long. We start May 12th and go straight through until August of 2009. If all goes correctly, I'll have my BSN in 3 years instead of four. Keep in mind, it is strongly suggested that you do not have a job while in the accelerated nursing program, as many have said how it is a heavy courseload! Good luck with all your nursing endeavors! :)
FriendlyGhostRN
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I noticed that all of you were talking about the Accelerated BSN programs. At least at my university, it is highly competitive to get in to the program (40 people are accepted) and you must have a good GPA to be considered. I was just accepted to our accelerated BSN program and I do not have a degree. All the program requires is that you are finished with the nursing pre-requisites (60 credit hours)...meaning you are at least at junior level. I am currently a sophomore who is finishing up the pre-requisites. So, depending on the university, you might not need to get a degree to apply to the accelerated program. This requires doing a lot of research to find out about details like this. I also suggest making appointments at the schools of interest with an advisor/counselor in the nursing program to make sure you've got all the pre-requisites done with. My accelerated program is 15 months long. We start May 12th and go straight through until August of 2009. If all goes correctly, I'll have my BSN in 3 years instead of four. Keep in mind, it is strongly suggested that you do not have a job while in the accelerated nursing program, as many have said how it is a heavy courseload! Good luck with all your nursing endeavors! :)