PLEASE help! What are my options???

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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-2.5 Gpa with BA in psychology from undergrad.

-Currently doing my prerequisites for nursing school with a 3.70 in first semester courses.

-JUST found out on this forum that I can go from BA to MSN WITHOUT having to go RN-BSN-MSN route.

But given my grades, what schools would take me? Most say their cut off is 3.0 from any major.

1. Should I go Associates then ASD-MSN?

2. Accelerated BSN? (is it less competitive?)

3. Or are there schools that will take me directly into the MSN?

Thank you ladies in advance!

Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Haha this made me laugh. Why does it matter if I'm a nurse or not? What extra qualifications are necessary to be able to post my opinion online? It's people like YOU and comments like THAT which undermines any potential valuable influence/advice that can be an added benefit to this online community. I can play dirty like you have, but I'm not even going to waste any negative energy on you.

Because we have experience working in the field & I am purely talking about her "women/men" comment. There is nothing dirty about what I said, no one with experience has stuck up for her because they know it wasn't right. This is where I end things because it's getting ridiculous. Have a good night.

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Communication online is completely different from communication in person. So to say that OP is lacking interpersonal skills is far fetched...

Posting to a forum is very much interpersonal communication. He is coming across as someone with poor communication skills hoping to go into a profession where communication skills are vital. I guess we could just ignore that, but is that doing him any favors? And these so-called attacks? If you are so sensitive that these responses feel like an attack then, I'm sorry to say, you may find nursing an unpleasent career.

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Because we have experience working in the field & I am purely talking about her "women/men" comment. There is nothing dirty about what I said, no one with experience has stuck up for her because they know it wasn't right. This is where I end things because it's getting ridiculous. Have a good night.

Someone did warn me about nursing school, saying things like how catty the other women in the field would be (yes I said women). I didn't like the idea of painting an entire field with such a broad brush stroke but after my first post in this forum, I'm thinking there's reasoning behind his thinking.

This comment is prime example of attacking and trying to discredit the poster.

She is not a nurse = she has no experience + She is the only one sticking up for OP = She is not a creditable source and her opinions are of no value.

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She started it out poorly & hasn't made it any better. He apology was half hearted at best. She insulted all of the nurses who responded & who have every right to.

I did try to make it better by apologizing and while I can see why you could interpret it as "half hearted" that is not the case, I could of just ignored it but I chose to initially apologize. I gain nothing by apologizing to strangers over the internet on a forum I'm new to.

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I am not saying that OP's responses have been stellar, BUT certainly those latter comments would not have transpired had the conversation been stopped with OP's "apology." I do NOT think that VANurse2010's comment was rude, however it is a personal comment towards the OP which can easily be misinterpreted, which is why I understand (not condone) the reaction. When you make things personal, don't be surprised if you're met with resistance/retaliation.

Communication online is completely different from communication in person. So to say that OP is lacking interpersonal skills is far fetched, especially since one can not judge that from this thread post alone. You have no idea how OP behaves with others in person, so stop making personal "attacks" on OP and you won't get any negativity in response.

It will be a difficult journey (something that I didn't acknowledge when I first started college) and being smart will not be enough.

These are major things to consider but in the long term it will pay off.

I'm not sure how I will get help for my grandfather, or what will happen if his condition gets worse. This is a major, major part of the decision making process.

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Last comment was for RNsRWE, not Nurse2B

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My final 2 cents, maybe. The vast majority of respondants agree that going straight into an MSN program with no nursing experience is not advisable. That, in a nutshell, in my opinion, is THE answer to your question. Everything else was mostly for giggles, but maybe something you need to watch out for.

Good luck! :up:

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Your educational pathway cannot be answered here. Only your school advisor can guide you.

Sorry, THIS is actually THE answer.

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Specializes in Nephrology, Cardiology, ER, ICU.

The OP has received some good advice and just want to reinforce to her to contact a school to find about their requirements. Best wishes to the OP.

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The OP has received some good advice and just want to reinforce to her to contact a school to find about their requirements. Best wishes to the OP.

Yes TramaRUS, I agree. It was just hard to sort with all the noise/attention seekers in this thread.

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what schools that place more emphasis on prerequisites? I'm willing to move if that's what it takes.

Thank you again and I wish you nothing but the best as well.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
I did try to make it better by apologizing and while I can see why you could interpret it as "half hearted" that is not the case, I could of just ignored it but I chose to initially apologize. I gain nothing by apologizing to strangers over the internet on a forum I'm new to.

You should've stopped & not made the 10% comment.

Someone did warn me about nursing school, saying things like how catty the other women in the field would be (yes I said women). I didn't like the idea of painting an entire field with such a broad brush stroke but after my first post in this forum, I'm thinking there's reasoning behind his thinking.

This comment is prime example of attacking and trying to discredit the poster.

She is not a nurse = she has no experience + She is the only one sticking up for OP = She is not a creditable source and her opinions are of no value.

Making such a bold statement when you're not in nursing school says a lot. It was just ironic that the only one backing you up wasn't a nurse & all the other nurses had other things to say, hmmm?

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Specializes in NICU.

I do not want to discourage you from doing your MSN because I believe that more education is always a good thing. I just want to share this: my friend and I both started working in the same place at the same time as new grads - she did a MSN program like you are considering and I did a second-degree accelerated BSN. It took me just very slightly less time (not enough to really make a difference in your decision-making, I think), but hers was more expensive. We are currently paid exactly the same amount. When I go back to get my MSN, my job will cover most of the cost and I will be in a position to pay up-front what work doesn't cover. So in terms of time spent in school, the direct MSN program is definitely faster; however, it seems like your concern is more financial and in those terms, an accelerated BSN might be better. All the best to you, whatever you decide.

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