My situation, what should I do? :(

Saysfaa · Mar 30, 2011

BSN programs require more gen ed classes than CC programs, so you could fill the year taking those if you think you might want to bridge to a BSN later. Although, in some schools that wouldn't necessarily help.... if they use the gpa of only certain classes and that gpa doesn't change, then do you have a better chance to get in next year?

At my school clinicals are associated/integrated with nursing classes, you can't do everything else and then just do the clinicals.

A BSN will take longer (not counting wait times) unless you have a lot of gen ed credits that you don't need for a CC. BSN's require need several semesters worth of classes more than CC programs.

I don't know about harder or easier times getting into different schools. Probably there are some BSN programs that would be easier for you than the CC and some that would be harder.... it depends on exactly what they require vs what you have.... in terms of any or all: gpa, test scores, your life circumstances, money. You just have to dig into the requirements of each school that you are interested in.

Italia23 · Mar 30, 2011

If nursing is what you really want 2 do why don't u do an lpn program? You will be well prepared for it. You could take the course and they are usually 10 months to 18 months. That way your doing nursing still. Then when you are done you can do an lpn to rn bridge program and you can work as an lpn while you are working on your rn! Good luck!

SandraAZ · Mar 30, 2011

I would do an 8 week CNA program and get into the the setting you want to be in after your degree is complete. This way you get time under the belt and hopefully "shine" and land a position after you are done with school. Also, study, study study. Don't give up, push forward! :)

mangopeach · Mar 30, 2011

I may be wrong but I'm pretty sure you will need more than just clinicals. Pre-reqs are not nursing classes. Nursing classes will consist of classes like Nursing Fundamentals,Pathophysiology,Med Surg, Pharmacology and others- Different schools do different things but I doubt you are able to take nursing classes if you were not accepted into your program.

I know it sucks, but definitely spend the time to prepare yourself for the next round of admission that you are eligible for. If they allow repeats and you are able to improve a grade to become more competitive then do that. (Just make sure you know what the repeat policy is!!) - Focus on the area that you struggled most with on the TEAS and do your best to improve in those areas.

Get in touch with all the schools in your area and find out what they require. Diffferent schools do different things. Some schools may only allow you to take the Teas once a year, some twice a year, or anything in between that.

As far as time it takes to complete a program, again, it might depend on the program so you need to contact all the schools you are interested in. For instance, a local BSN program in my neck of the woods - the traditional RN track is 3 yrs - this does not include the time it takes to do Pre-reqs. The program that I am in- an ADN program is 2 years or 1.5 years depending on the semester you enter. Another BSN program has an accelerated program, no prior BSN degree required.

So just do some research on what is available in your area and weigh your options.

newRNstudent02 · Mar 30, 2011

I'm confused. So you're not in the nursing program? The nursing program requires a lot more then just clinicals. You should look into other community colleges with nursing programs.