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Thanks for the advice. The schools weren't very forthcoming when I asked what was keeping me out. They simply say that they took a long time to try and place me, but ultinately couldn't find a space for me. The reason I am gravitating toward EMT is that I could get a job as an EMT Tech in an ICU and get clinical experience. The main difference between the other applicants and me (as far as I can tell) is that I was a chef and they have years of hospital experience. I realize that ADN isn't a cake walk either, but I was recently invited to "instant decision day" at Harcum College, and I am wondering if I would be better off going the ADN route, then taking a BSN bridge. I am just trying to find a way to make this happen. I really want to help people in a meaningful way and I feel like nursing is truly the best way to do that while also having a secure income and good life.

I am a 27 year old pre-nursing student, and I already have a BA from UPitt. I was hoping to get into one of several ABSN programs in the Philadelphia area, but that just didn't work out. Having just received the last rejection letter of the lot, I am weighing my options. Initially, I was considering applying to an EMT or CMA program and working until I can eventually get into an ABSN program. Now, I am unsure between this option, applying to a 4-yr BSN and getting a second bachelor's degree, or applying to an ADN program just to get into the nursing field (eventually doing an RN-BSN program). I would really appreciate the advice of someone with nursing experience. Should I get a certification and work while hopefully getting into an ABSN program down the line? Should I apply to an ADN program just to get into the field, or should I try to go the 4-yr BSN route? I know magnet hospitals aren't really hiring ADNs anymore, but it might be better than working as an EMT and hoping to get into an ABSN program somewhere down the line. I really want to become a nurse, but I don't know the best way to go about doing it. While my prerequisite grades are strong (3.97), my undergrad grades are not (2.5), so I really need to find a track that will be accessible while also leading me to my eventual goal of a career as a BSN.

Hello. I am a 27 year old male living in Philadelphia, with a prior Bachelor's degree in Anthropology from the University of Pittsburgh. In the past two years, I have been completing the ABSN prerequisites while applying to programs. I completed my pre-reqs but have been rejected from every ABSN program I have applied to. While I scored a 3.97 on my prerequisites, I credit the rejections to the following three factors: 1. I have a misdemeanor DUI conviction for driving under the influence of marijuana when I was 20. 2. I don't have the greatest undergraduate GPA (2.45). 3. I have little to no experience working in healthcare. Since I cannot reapply to these ABSN programs for another year, I need to figure out the next step. I am considering taking an EMT or CMA program so I can get a decent income and gain healthcare experience, while working towards my eventual goal of a BSN. In addition, I have considered a traditional 4 year BSN program, but I don't know if Gen-Ed credits from my BA will transfer, and I am dreading taking freshman and sophomore gen-eds again. Should I do a certification program so I can work in a hospital while reapplying every year? Will I have to retake Gen-Eds if I go through a traditional BSN program? Will my misdemeanor conviction preclude me from becoming a nurse? Should I just give up? Discouraged, sad, and confused in Philadelphia.

In March, I submitted my application for the Fall 2018 cohort of GMU's ABSN program. When I applied, I told the school that I would prefer the center city Philly campus, but would gladly commute to Bensalem if that was the only way I could get in. I was told on March 27th that my application has been submitted for review. It is now June 14th and I haven't heard anything from them. I called my advisor this week, and she said that she hasn't heard anything either. My undergraduate GPA was a 2.45 from UPitt, but my nursing prerequisite GPA is a 4.0. I am curious if anyone else's admissions decision took FOREVER. Also, do you all think I actually have a shot at acceptance with a 4.0 for pre-reqs, but a 2.45 undergrad? I know the center city campus is really competitive, especially for the fall, and it seems like a lot of people on this site have already been accepted for Fall 2018.

Unfortunately I did not get into Jefferson's FACT 1-year or 2-year programs. Now I have to figure out what to do from here. Are there any other comparable programs in the Philadelphia are that I should look into?

I applied to TJU's FACT 1 year BSN program, and got invited to interview for a seat. My interview is this week and I am curious what the likelihood of being accepted is, if I have made it to the interview stage. My original undergrad GPA wasn't stellar (2.5), but I got my priorities straight and got a 4.0 GPA for my prerequisite courses. Curious if anyone has any experience with this program?