Seyleigh

Many associates programs no longer do lottery admissions, like Cuesta, Antelope Valley College, or College of the Desert. San Marcos State offers an accelerated BSN through their extended education program. It would take longer to get your RN license before your NP, but it would be cheaper than paying $175,000. If you get your NP license, the Nurse Corps program may help pay for it if you promise to work in an underserved area. So that could also decrease your student loans. The United States Military has programs to help pay for your ASN or BSN in exchange for years of service as an officer. $175,000 seems high.

Thank you everyone for your answers and advice!

Physicians assistant is a masters program. You work under a doctor, often in an ER or private practice. You can prescribe medications and diagnose patients under the doctor's license.

If you have a bachelor's degree, a couple years patient care experience, and redo your science pre-requisites you can apply to a Physician's assistant program. I am a nursing as a second bachelors student and enjoy it. But I would have applied to a PA program if I had two years prior patient care experience. Respiratory therapists, optometrists, and dental hygienists also have interesting jobs and good salaries.

Hi, Disclaimer: I have one year left of my BSN program before taking the NCLEX. I know I still need to pass next year. But right now there is time to ask questions and look up information. How much registered nursing experience is needed before having a chance of getting into a nurse practioner program? There are two public colleges within 3-4 hours of me that just require a BSN and RN license to apply. My instructors have all recommended having 2 years of full time experience before applying to any masters programs. Experience is important because you want to make sure you get the right MSN for you, prior experience aids in understanding, and MSN+prior nursing experience=job. Would it be worth applying to these two nurse practioner programs right after starting my nursing career? Should I wait? I'd prefer to be done with formal schooling before I have kids, and I'll be 27 when I earn my RN license (if I pass next year).

My class has a couple students with general anxiety. One had to repeat a year due to a panic attack. The other had to prove she was in therapy and working on the problem. Both are going to graduate.

I'm a first semester nursing student who has been a patient in the past. Honestly? It almost feels rude not to ask a question about the provider or nurse when they've asked you so many questions. I like being a polite patient.

I know hospitals prefer BSN to ADN RN's. Nurses with BSN's get paid more too. My mom heard from her cosmetic nurse that a B.S. along with an ADN is just as good career-wise as a BSN (or almost as useful). I already have my B.S. degree. Would a BSN be that much more useful than an ADN in terms of pay and job opportunities? What if I eventually want to earn an MSN? Any advice would be great! I live in California if job markets differ.

The likelihood of you getting kicked out is small as long as you are a good student and don't have a full time job. You can do your general ed courses at a community college, and transfer to a four year university after two years. Apply to the BSN program at the same time you apply to the college. This is a good way to save money on your BSN. Or you can do the pre-reqs and go for an ADN program. Then do an RN to BSN. This is another way to save money.

Don't most nursing programs require science labs as well? Or is lecture and lab separate at your college?

If you are able to move, you can apply to RN programs with a lottery system. Or retake the classes at a different college.

Option one: retake courses Option two: explore other medical careers other than registered nursing; possibly come back for an RN later. The LVN at my local community college is lottery only, so your C's won't matter. They also get priority for RN licenses later. Atascadero State Hospital will pay for your psych tech license if you work there (any job) and want to put your name in their lottery. MRI techs also make good money, dk how you become one. Being a CNA, EMT, phlebotomist, or other medical professional also gives you extra points on nursing applications. I'm sorry you got that sad news. There are other careers that don't require amazing grades on a specific group of courses. Life happens, grades slip, and you are still as smart and hard-working as you were before the counselor said no. Virtual hug

Your plan to take the TEAS immediately after AandP is super smart. I did it too and it really helped my science score. A 3.7 is a great GPA and means you are a very hard worker. Plus, experience, TEAS score, foreign language, etc also count for most nursing scores.

Woohoo! I got into a 2 year ADN and a 3 year BSN program. Now I have to choose. I have free tuition at California public schools and a VA stipend through age 26, until 27. Since I'll turn age 24 in September, I have just enough to make it through the BSN. Then there is medical. I have an expensive health issue and can only stay on my mom's insurance until age 26. She has said she is willing to cover that extra year if she needs to, but will I even be able to buy private insurance? I did an online masters program for a year before I quit and started doing nursing pre-reqs. The idea of 2 more years of school instead of three is enticing. Hospitals prefer BSN nurses over ADN registered nurses. Does my previous B.S. degree make me more marketable than a normal two year degree RN? Does it matter for places other than hospitals? The nearby state hospital doesn't care as long as you have an RN license and a pulse. Not sure if I'd like being a psych nurse, but you get four weeks vacation starting, high pay, and good benefits. Registered nurses never get injured there. A local prison is similar. So, what do you guys think I should choose?