Lvn -rn or straight to bsn

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I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times but I would like to know which route I should take.I have been working on completing my basics at a community college and I will finally be done by the end of December. I will be receiving a Pre-nursing associates degree but I am at a stand still when it comes to which route I should take as far as going to nursing school after receiving my associates. My GPA is a 3.0 right now but I know nursing schools are extremely competitive.So I am having doubts that I will even get into a BSN program here in San Antonio.Most of the schools here go not only by GPA but they also look at TEAS or entrance exam scores vs the LVN programs ive looked into are not so big on GPA.So if GPA does become a problem for me and I do get denied from a BSN program ,should I bridge my way up from being an LVN or should I retake some courses to boost my GPA and attempt to get into a bsn program?Please help :( and thanks in advance to everyone.

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I agree BSN programs are competive right now you'll need high GPA and test score.

have you looked at adn programs in your area? I think they are less competitive than BSN programs but they may also require the teas test.

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My advice here is simple: apply everywhere you think you may be qualified. That includes BSN programs, ADN programs, and LVN programs. My second bit of advice is that if you go the LVN route and then attend an LVN to RN program, make sure that the program will award you a degree upon successful completion. It will make your life easier... especially if you apply for jobs that ask if you graduated from an accredited program. Sometimes the ADN programs can be even more competitive to get into than the BSN programs, so be aware of that potential issue. If you don't get in, do not despair, just reapply when the next filing period comes around. In the meantime, take coursework to improve your GPA or whatever else you need to improve your standing in the application queue to get in that time. I did that for approximately 4 years before I was ultimately offered entry into both programs that I applied to, which happened to be the only 2 programs that I was qualified for.

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I did LVN route and now bridging LVN to BSN. I have a 4.0 and graduated in LVN school with a 3.8. I applied at 6 different schools and was wait listed. Even with a 4.0 so yes do what the other poster said and apply everywhere. Good luck! BTW I'm also in Texas. Very competitive here as well.

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@ dorkypanda Yes ive thought about ADN programs but I guess I was just thinking they'd be equally as competitive. But ill never know untill i try right?

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@akulahawkRN- Wow thanks you gave alot of information ill definitely need to know I really appreciate that.But I will definitely try this suggestion you have made thanks for the encouragement.

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Hi ihood,

They are somewhat competitive due to the amount of people applying but to get in, I'm thinking the stats aren't as crazy compared to BSN you know or maybe it depends on your area. In my local area,BSN programs are super competitive.Yes, you don't know till you try. To make yourself have an edge can you take more classes? Try to do well in prereqs the first time you take them.

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I did LVN route and now bridging LVN to BSN. I have a 4.0 and graduated in LVN school with a 3.8. I applied at 6 different schools and was wait listed. Even with a 4.0 so yes do what the other poster said and apply everywhere. Good luck! BTW I'm also in Texas. Very competitive here as well.

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where is the lvn to bsn program located that your attending?

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