Pre-Nursing Transfer Student

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I am very confused right now. I wanted to transfer to GSU for BS Nursing program,however an advisor at my school said it's best to complete the associate at GPC(the school I am at right now) then transfer to GSU to take the upper level courses. She also said that I will not be taking my nursing classes once I get to GSU since I would be a RN. Can anyone explain to me why is it best to complete an assoicate at GPC than transfer? I wanted to just earn a BS in Nursing not associate. What are these upper level education courses?Are they the core cirruiclum for the BS,such as math/science again??Please advise. Thank you.

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An associates will get you an RN license (assuming you take the NCLEX afterward), at which point you can go to a 4-year college and do an RN-to-BSN program. Many people do this so save money or to be able to start working sooner, so they can have a job while they're finishing their BSN.

The RN-to-BSN doesn't contain any of the core curriculum, though I suppose it varies with different schools. If the 4-year school requires a core class that you didn't take at the 2-year school, you'd have to take it there, along with the nursing classes.

Just because you get your associates at the college you're at now doesn't mean you can't get your bachelor's. I just looked up the RN-to-BSN program at my school -- it has options for full time (takes 2 semesters to get your BSN), or part time (takes 3-4 semesters). Again, if you'd rather start working as an RN sooner and go to school while working, this can be a good option.

In the end, it doesn't really matter - it's up to you.

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The first poster was right, you can receive an associates in nursing and have your rn license to then take upper division nursing classes at the 4 year school. But to me it sounds like the advisor wants you to stay at your current school to get your degree so you can pay more money to them. Usually advisors will not really advise you to leave their school. I say finish taking your pre reqs and go for the bachelor's at the other school.

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Thank you very much for your advice :). I did figure if I did not take one of the core classes than I would have to take it at the 4 year. To me I am not in a rush or anything(yes I do want to be done with school overall) but I am in rush to start. I think I rather just go ahead and get my BSN instead of getting an associates. It seems like a hassle with the back and forth instead of me just going for the BS in one shoot. I am going to go ahead and study for the TEAS Exam now even though I plan to take it fall 2013 before I apply to nursing school. I plan on getting the review manual from ATI and the practice test that ATI offers. Do you think this should be good to study?

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Thank you zoe92 as well for your advice. I agree with you lol. I only have three more pre-requirements which are just my A&P I and II, and Microbiology. I agree that I should go for the bachelor's at the other school so I can be done with it!!. I feel so overwhelmed with the process of applying for nursing school. Have either one of you already applied to nursing school?

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I'm waiting on my letter now! I applied a couple of months ago. I also took the TEAS over the summer, and yes - most definitely use the ATI book!! Everything that is on the test is covered in the book. I used that and the McGraw-hill 5 TEAS Practice Tests. That was helpful when practicing, to know about how much time you have for each section. Good luck! :)

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okay thank you!i didn't know they offer it in the summer.I might take mine in the summer of 2013.Is the last day to take it in the summer May 29th something or June?I am definitely purchasing both of those books and the online practice test!thank you for the advice.GOOD LUCK..you will get in.what school are you going to?

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I think the testing dates depend on your school. I applied to the Lowenberg School of Nursing at the University of Memphis, and the TEAS is offered year round. The testing site is on campus. I think the summer is a great time to take it - you don't have to worry about studying for other classes while also studying for the TEAS. :)

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I agree with you that summer is the best time or unless you are taking classes during the summer. Which I will be taking one in the summer which is A&PII but I will check to see if my school offers it year round because that would be great. I am studying now though so I am still undecided if I want to take it in the summer of fall 2013.However I think it might be best in the summer since I will apply to nursing school before oct 2013 and I would hate to rush.

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