Nursing Student in Saint Louis needs help

[dtermineddenise]

I would like any suggestions or information regarding a ASN program that doesn't have a waiting list. I am currently a nursing student at Florissant Valley. I have completed all of my prereqs. I was so excited, especially after conquering Chemistry with a B. But, to my disappointment, all of the community colleges have a waiting list of 1,2,or more years. Does anyone know of any nursing schools w/out a waiting list. I am so depressed because I have up my house, job of 10 years, and moved back home with my parents to pursue my nursing career full-time. I have two children and although I am blessed to have supporting parents, I didn't plan on living with my parents for more than 2 years. I've been calling around to every nursing school in STL, even Lewis & Clark Community College. Everyone either has a waiting list, very limited space. I am ineligible for Lewis & Clark because I live in Missouri. Deaconess doesn't have a waiting list, but they have changed their ASN program to strictly online. I am not interested in that. I tried that with Deaconess before and not only was it highly expensive, but I didn't learn a thing and I had to find my own clinical site, without no instructor, and it was very difficult to find a clinical site. What would you do if you were me? I almost feel like I've given up everything for nothing, but I'm trying to remain positive. My mom suggested that I obtain my LPN while I'm waiting on Flo to send me an acceptance letter. Thanks.

[BeccaznRN, RN]

The OPs original post is over a year old; I would be interested in hearing whether she and Tosie ever got in to a program?

I wanted to point out that in reference to your reply, prospective students need to be VERY wary of Chamberlain and Sanford Brown. Chamberlain has been having a lot of problems from what I have heard and right now, might be in the midst of losing their accreditation (if they are even accredited at this point) and Sanford Brown students often have issues with the transfer of their credits to other institutions. Both of these places charge entirely too much money for this to occur. Folks are probably better off waiting for a good academic program at the community colleges, Barnes, or a university.

You know, I've been seeing a lot of older threads pop up with new posts....thinking it's because of the "similar threads" that show up at the bottom of the thread being viewed.

BTW, I agree wholeheartedly with your statement regarding Sanford Brown and Chamberlain. Buyer beware!

[2bNurseNik]

The OPs original post is over a year old; I would be interested in hearing whether she and Tosie ever got in to a program?

I wanted to point out that in reference to your reply, prospective students need to be VERY wary of Chamberlain and Sanford Brown. Chamberlain has been having a lot of problems from what I have heard and right now, might be in the midst of losing their accreditation (if they are even accredited at this point) and Sanford Brown students often have issues with the transfer of their credits to other institutions. Both of these places charge entirely too much money for this to occur. Folks are probably better off waiting for a good academic program at the community colleges, Barnes, or a university.

I'm Tosie also (forgot my password and re-registered) and as you probably already know, I got accepted to Chamberlain but never started.

[lady_k33]

I am currently attending Barnes Jewish and am in the ASN program. They are doing away with the ASN but i would definately look into their BSN program. Clinicals at Barnes are amazing. We get to practice with IVs, g tubes, tpn, you name it we can do it. I say that because i know a lot of schools only allow their students to give oral medications. I would definately look into Barnes.

[LAS16]

Chamberlain's on campus programs are fully accredited. If you have the majority of your Gen eds out of the way you could be finished with your BSN as early as 2 years from the time you start. I'm not far from graduating now and in hindsight I wish I would of started there earlier than wasting a year on a waiting list just to get an ADN from a CC. I have been reading a lot of posts that are really down on the school because of the failure surrounding the online program. I understand the frustration with trying to find a program, I have been there. I just want to spread the word that Chamberlain is an option worth looking into. On campus programs do take a lot of time and travel but in the end I believe it is worth it. I hope this helps open up your options.

[broke1]

I know a few folks that graduated from STLCC and the wait time was not reality for them. It seems many people apply and get on the list but things happen such as poor grades in pre-reqs or even acceptance in other programs. Basically, a lot can happen in 2 years.

I went to an out-of-state school because of relocation and found the circumstances to be a little different there. They did away with their "list" and based entry off the top 10% (35) applicant's entrance exam scores and cumulative GPA from their pre reqs. If you didn't make the cut, you had to re-apply.