Need advice on the best route to take...

happy2learn · Jul 10, 2010

It doesn't hurt to apply to the accelerated program. It really depends on where you live, but in my area, students who get into the accelerated program have a 3.6 or above. But again, it just depends.

Apply, and if you don't get in, then do the ADN program.

healthstar, BSN, RN · Jul 10, 2010

I give a lot of credit to those students who apply for accelerated program.I could never do it. I rather finish nursing in 4 years, even 4 years are not enough to learn and remember most things. Even now,I feel like I don't have enough time to prepare for tests, assignments, projects. I can only imagine how hard my life could have been if i was in the accelerated program. Since you changed from nursing to sociology ( and graduated ), I am assuming you don't remember a lot from those pre-nursing classes. If you find some extra time review the anatomy book ( the major things).It really helps.

I just have to say, if you believe in yourself , you are a quick learner, can manage time, and you get more things done when you are under pressure...GO FOR IT. I wish you all the best.

MLTtonursing, BSN, PhD · Jul 11, 2010

Hello,

Have you thought about the BSN traditional program? In some areas if you have all your pre-reqs it only takes two years. I had a Bachelor of Biology degree before I went into nursing school. I had all my pre-reqs so I only had to take two years of nursing classes I came in as a junior. I thought about the accelerated which was 14 months but I knew that I had a better chance of finishing not going so fast. Also the GPA in the traditional was a little lower than the accelerated. The accelerated class took their 1st summer course with the traditional. Just a thought. Wish you luck.

nursynurseRN · Jul 11, 2010

Hey guys!
I have just recently graduated with a BA in Sociology. Before becoming a Sociology major I was a Pre-Nursing major, I didn't do that well in Anatomy & Physiology, I got a C and B, but did well in Chemistry and Microbiology, but I also couldn't pass the TEAS well it was the NET some years ago. The GPA to get into the program was a 2.8 and I only had like a 3.0, while most had 3.5 and above. Because of these issuses I decided to change my major and apply for an accelerated Nursing Program once I got my degree. Well now that I have obtained my degree, I am anxious to start a nursing program, i took the TEAS in December and passed it (Finally!). Now I am wondering should I try to apply in September to an ADN program since I have all the pre-reqs or should I wait til January and apply to a very competitive Accerelerated program. Since the Age of 6 I can remember wanting to be a nurse and it just seems like there are so many hurdles for me. I just feel like the accelerated program will be another hurdle being that my GPA is only now a 3.2. Just wanted a little advice on what road you'all think I should take.
Thank You!

I had the same problem of getting into a school becasue of my lower GPA in prereqs then the rest of the candidates. I opted into going to a private school to get my RN. I would apply TO EVERY single program I can and go into which ever takes you first. Those pre reqs expire in most school after 5 years and believe me it goes by fast! good luck!

sweet_von · Jul 11, 2010

Thank you'all for the awesome advice!!! I am going to apply for both programs at different schools and see who takes me, time is almost running out for my sciences, therefore I must act fast! thanks again!!!!