Nursing Transfer Student- Help!!

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Hello there,

I'm hoping to transfer into a BSN program but I'm having a lot of stress about it! I live in California so the schools around here are very competitive. I am trying to create a list of schools that I can transfer to but I'm very intimidated by the competition.

Right now, I have a 3.8 GPA and I should be getting an A in Anatomy, Physiology, and Statistics. However, I think I'm going to end up with a B in Microbiology. I also have been volunteering at a hospital for 8-9 months.

I was just wondering what the most transfer friendly BSN programs are. I know that most schools don't take many Nursing transfers. I am willing to go out of state! So far, I will probably be applying to Samuel Merritt and USF. I know USF is extremely competitive and I most likely will not get in there. Any recommendations about other schools?

Thanks in advance for your help!

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Most schools actually do take transfer students. You come into the BSN program as a junior. I recommend looking at all of the CSU's--the most cost-effective way to get a BSN. Yes, they are competitive, but your GPA looks pretty good.

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It doesn't seem like you have listed your TEAS score in this post. Depending on your TEAS score, you will either have more or less options to choose from.

I too am from California and have applied to 10 CSUs, and I am confident to start in the fall. Did applications cost a lot? Yes, but I rest assured knowing I have back ups in case I don't get into my top choices.

My tip for you? Apply to ALL and as many as you can. I even applied to community colleges as a last resort.

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