Lpn, adn, bsn, absn

[Ajesuitas]

I am very confused on what to do. I will be graduating very soon from a state college with a health sciences, BS degree with a pre-clinical option. I have all the pre-requisites for a nursing program; however, I don't have a high gpa or grades like most candidates. I'm not sure whether to apply for an adn, bsn or absn. I need some advice? I do not want to waste time and money being denied my applications.

also, would it be weird to pursue a LPN route? I am in need of finances & LPN seems like the quickest route to find a job, especially since a BS in HSC is extremely broad.

Also, my ultimate goal is to become a RN.

Please tell me your thoughts. Anything is appreciated. Thank you for reading.

Thank you,

Angel

[calivianya, BSN, RN]

I noticed you tagged California in your post - what I have seen on here is that it can take a couple years in California to get a job as a nurse when you do already have your bachelor's, and if you have less than that, I hope you're mobile.

Do you want to stay in California or are you okay with relocating to another state for a job? If you're okay with relocating, you'd be okay with an associate's - there are still other parts of the country that will take associate's degree nurses right out of school. If you want to stay in California a BSN would be your best bet, though it's not a guarantee. I know it's frustrating getting rejected from nursing schools, but it's not nearly as frustrating as graduating nursing school, having piles of debt on your head, and not being able to find a job. I hope this helps. :)

[klone, MSN, RN]

Since you already have a BS degree, I would definitely go for a ABSN. 16 months (or less) and you'll have your BSN and you're done. Nothing more to do unless you want to get your Master's. I would not recommend a private, for-profit school, though.

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

We have at least four (that I can think of at the moment) LPNs working in CNA/unit clerk jobs at my small hospital. They are new grads who haven't been able to find actual nursing positions and eventually gave up trying.