I am an undergraduate student with biology as my major. I am interested in entering the nursing field to become an NP (ADN-NP). I literally have one class to complete for my bachelors degree, and have finished all my nursing pre-reqs. However, I was wondering if there were any 12 month ADN programs that do not require a bachelors in another field (or that just "prefer one") that are under $10,000 for the whole program (including out-of-state students). The reason for me choosing this route is because I have 2 yeas left of undergraduate financial aid, but cannot receive any grants if I finish my last class and already possess a bachelors degree. I plan on getting my ADN first, finishing my last class for my bachelors, and then doing an ADN with non-nursing bachelors to NP program. Thanks for your help!
Note: I also do not want to be put on a wait list.
I am an undergraduate student with biology as my major. I am interested in entering the nursing field to become an NP (ADN-NP). I literally have one class to complete for my bachelors degree, and have finished all my nursing pre-reqs. However, I was wondering if there were any 12 month ADN programs that do not require a bachelors in another field (or that just "prefer one") that are under $10,000 for the whole program (including out-of-state students). The reason for me choosing this route is because I have 2 yeas left of undergraduate financial aid, but cannot receive any grants if I finish my last class and already possess a bachelors degree. I plan on getting my ADN first, finishing my last class for my bachelors, and then doing an ADN with non-nursing bachelors to NP program. Thanks for your help!
Note: I also do not want to be put on a wait list.
This is not the route you want to take to the end goal.
My understanding is that schools that have wait lists do so for those students that don't make the "first cut". It isn't - you automatically get in next semester - its - well if Sally, Bobby and Joey don't accept our offer then Nancy, Marcy and Jack get offers. Once the semester starts - everyone starts over. It also isn't an apply and start thing. Right now I can't apply until September of 2018 to begin in January 2019 or I can apply in January 2019 for August of 2019. It takes time. No matter what - there just aren't short cuts. Also - your Federal Loans tap out at $57,500 (I think - maybe $52,500) whatever that number is - thats the amount of aid you can take - it doesn't go by years. You can still get Perkins Loans and possibly some government stuff. I have my BS and I'm in my repayment period - when I start nursing school - I have to come up with $16,000 out of pocket, get personal loans or hope for scholarships in order to finish. I'm paying for pre-reqs out of pocket in order to save the student loan $$ I do have left.
Thanks for the reply! True, true. I just think NP may have higher earning potential and more flexibility since in almost half the states, an NP can open up his/her own practice. Not sure though...
There are no ADN programs that are only one year. They are usually two years. You can apply for scholarships and there are the ones specific for nurses. I think you should speak to a counselor to see if there's a possibility of an appeal for financial aid. When I got into my nursing program, I had to do that and so did most of my classmates. It was a quick and easy process and I didn't even have to write a letter. About the no wait list, there is no guarantee on that but your best bet is to apply to multiple schools and also, find out what they're looking for. In California, some schools have what is called the point system. It's a rubric that tells you where you rank and your chances of getting into the program. Some schools will give you points if you have a CNA, EMT or paramedic license, or if you have taken statistics and passed with a C or better. There are schools that have minimum enrollment and so you may have a higher chance of getting in. For example, I applied to a school way in the desert. It was a two hour drive from where I live. i got in with minimal effort. I didn't go because I got into somewhere else. That's extreme but it's something to look into. Good luck.
Howard Community College in Maryland has an accelerated adn program that is 14 months long with all completed pre reqs. If you live in state I believe the whole program is roughly about 5,000.
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