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Hi,

I'm a newbie. My daughter is attending CSU Fresno and it looks like she may not make the cut for fall 2005 nursing program at Fresno.

We are open to her going out of state, (as long as the costs are not prohibited) to another nursing program. She is committed to become a nurse and I'm personally overwhelmed by all of the various colleges around.

If possible, she would like to get her BSN in pediatrics/delivery.

Any suggestions, guidance, inside scoop, or other help is GREATLY appreciated.

greg galat

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Specializes in O.R., ED, M/S.

If she is truely commited to being an RN maybe going through a two program might be better. I know some university BSN programs can be very hard and stressful and programs have to "weed" out the weak so they do alot of strange things to get people to quit. She can always continue on after the two year and get her BSN in a variety of ways. It sounds like she might want to go the NP direction since she is interested in Ped/Maternity. She shouldn't give up her dream because one place is being hard-nosed. There are alot of very good nursing schools out there to choose from, especially in Calif, but she should start applying soon since rosters fill up fast. CSU Fresno is a good school, my nephew went there, but nursing school can be cut throat. Good Luck!

PS, give this post a little time. There are alot of people out there that have more info than I have and will give some very good advice. I have been out of nursing school for 28 years so I am a little behind on some things. Mike

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Scroll down for a list od all California approved nursing schools leading to RN licensure.

I am told some in other states are less impacted.

http://www.rn.ca.gov/schools/rnprgms.htm#adn

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Thanks for your input. Is NP "nurse practitioner?"

gg

If she is truely commited to being an RN maybe going through a two program might be better. I know some university BSN programs can be very hard and stressful and programs have to "weed" out the weak so they do alot of strange things to get people to quit. She can always continue on after the two year and get her BSN in a variety of ways. It sounds like she might want to go the NP direction since she is interested in Ped/Maternity. She shouldn't give up her dream because one place is being hard-nosed. There are alot of very good nursing schools out there to choose from, especially in Calif, but she should start applying soon since rosters fill up fast. CSU Fresno is a good school, my nephew went there, but nursing school can be cut throat. Good Luck!

PS, give this post a little time. There are alot of people out there that have more info than I have and will give some very good advice. I have been out of nursing school for 28 years so I am a little behind on some things. Mike

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Specializes in O.R., ED, M/S.

Yes it is. This is an advanced nursing field, so a BSN is a requirement and probably an MSN degree later. As I said there are alot of people out there with very good advice so have patience. Is she already in a program and ready to get "cut" or is she trying to get in and having a problem? If you really want something so bad, perserverance is the key.

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Specializes in SICU, EMS, Home Health, School Nursing.

Check http://www.medcentral.edu they have an Advanced Placement program that she could get into... I am in it and the cost is not bad at all.

~Christie

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