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Hi! I'm in San Antonio, too. There aren't a whole lot of nursing school choices around here, unfortunately. For your BSN you can attend UT Health - which doesn't offer prerequisites. There's also the University of the Incarnate Word, but it's a private institution, and it's pricey. We have University of Texas San Antonio, which offers prerequisites, but no nursing program (it's the same system of colleges as UT Health.

I took all my prerequisite courses at Alamo Colleges - it's MUCH cheaper to take them there than at a school like University of Texas San Antonio. Here's a link: Alamo Colleges : District - there are 5 campuses around town, which makes it really convenient, too.

I've now applied to UT Health.

I'm happy to help you in any way that I can :)

Thanks Itsthatjengirl! I really appreciate it. I have another question if you dont mind. How long did it take you to finish the prerequisite?

I want to be able to get into a nursing school right away.. I know BSN is like 4yrs... Im thinking thats too long (but worth it) so I may have to get the associate degree first then maybe later BSN. What school would you recommend if I want to get an associate degree? Thanks again in advance.

Thanks Itsthatjengirl! I really appreciate it. I have another question if you dont mind. How long did it take you to finish the prerequisite?

I want to be able to get into a nursing school right away.. I know BSN is like 4yrs... Im thinking thats too long (but worth it) so I may have to get the associate degree first then maybe later BSN. What school would you recommend if I want to get an associate degree? Thanks again in advance.

It took me 5 semesters, but I got an Associate's Degree in Biology and that added a few classes - so it may take you less time.

There are a few ADN programs in town - the one I'd recommend is through Alamo Colleges. Here's a sample degree plan: Program: Nursing: Generic, A.A.S. - San Antonio College - Acalog ACMS™

So really, either way it's going to be 3.5-4 years. Most hospitals around here require ADN prepared nurses to get their BSN in 3-5 years.

There's also a hospital based program, through Baptist Health System. They only have three pre-requisites I think. Registered Nurse - Associates - Programs - Future Students - Baptist Health System - School of Health Professions - they also offer an RN-BSN bridge program, but I'm not sure it's regionally accredited yet - just something to think about if you want to further your education. I don't know much about Baptist's program, just wanted to mention it.