Options after failing nursing school

[xolus]

Hello everyone!!

I don't know where to begin, so I'll just jump straight into dilemma, and any help and input I can receive would be greatly appreciated!! And thank you for your time and input in advance.

Im in the Los Angeles area, and I've failed my 4th semester in an ADN 2-yr program. What alternatives or does anyone know of any schools that take drop out/failed students?

I had a financial problem that took a toll in my education.

Assuming the financial problem is resolved, are there any schools (including online) that will credit me the 3 "very successful" semesters I had? Even with my failed 4th semester I still stand with a 3.2 GPA. I've considered Western Governors Univ, but they would have me redo the whole program again (2.5 yrs) but end up with a bachelors at the end, that'd mean that by Feb 2018, I'd have a BSN. (Very attractive but yet a huge financial burden and commitment)

My school, is offering me the possibility of returning to the program next year, and if I succeed, I'd have an ADN by June 2016.

But if I wanted to get an RN sooner, does anyone know other options available for me? I'm willing to go jump into a BSN program if available, but I definitely don't want to put that financial burden on my family for that long.

Any input will be greatly appreciated!! Thank you!

[caliotter3]

I would take your school up on the offer to return next year or go with WGU if that does not work out. Meanwhile, work as a CNA and save as much money as possible. You are lucky that you are able to return.

[RNsRWe, ASN, RN]

I don't know of any school that would admit you directly into the 4th semester of a nursing program; typically you need a specific/minimum number of credits from whatever school you are hoping to get a degree from. So that would mean taking additional courses, potentially ones you already took.

Beyond that, since the 4th semester of another ADN program is going to be the same period of time as the one you just failed....you aren't going to get done any faster anywhere else. Likely take you longer, in fact, based on what I already said. online programs are designed to take you AFTER you've completed all the necessary clinical hours/requirements, which you haven't done as you haven't completed the final semester's worth of clinicals and coursework.

Take your school up on its offer. And good luck.

[OrganizedChaos, LVN]

No school will let you jump in where you left off since all nursing programs are different & your nursing credits might not transfer. If your school will let you jump back in, consider yourself lucky & take them up on the offer.

[xolus]

caliotter, RNsRWe, and OrganizedChaos

Thank you very very much for your input!!

I know I'm getting a bit impatient, and I'm definitely a bit discouraged from my failed attempt. But your comments so far is what I thought. I guess I wondered if there were alternative options. But thank you all so much!!