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Does the college where you are applying for the ASN have dual enrollment with the local university? That way you would do the 2 year and the transfer and get your BSN right away. I'm not in the exact same situation as you but I am pursuing a second degree in nursing just like you are. I chose ABSN because I wanted to be able to apply anywhere for a job since my husband is military. But if I were to stay local I would have done the ASN for cheaper at the local college and done dual enrollment than doing the ABSN which is going to cost me much more.

I was taking A&P 2 when i was studying for the HESI so that really helped a lot. I know you said you watched the crash course videos on youtube but did you take notes? I watched all of the ones i felt i needed to refresh my memory on and also took notes. I made my self a pamphlet and studied that over and over. I also used my anatomy book to go over special parts of the body like ears and the eyes. Good Luck!

That's good to know. Thanks for all the info.

I tried to reply but I don't have enough posts to send a private message yet :/ Let me know if by any chance the message did go through. Thanks for all the information!

Thanks for letting me know, I really had no idea how much impact having those two items in the package may or may not have. I am willing to take the med-surg spot, I mean getting in is the goal. I would love it if it was OB but if it isn't as long as I make it I'm ok. Will/ can day offer me a med-surg spot even if I apply for OB? Is it a list that you do and put your first choice first and so on and then the offer you what they have? How hard is it to retrain after the 2 years?

Hi! If you don't mind me asking can you share your stats (GPA, School Activities etc.) The recruiter I spoke to yesterday said there were 5 OB spots this year. Looks like it stays at around 5-6 every year, thats really competitive.

Got it. I will start my program which is accelerated and graduate August 2019. After that we are due to PCS so finding a job straight out of school in a new state I know will be hard, specially in L&D. This is why I wanted to apply as a new grad and see if I get a spot. Another question, I emailed a health care professions recruiter yesterday and she said I could apply for the June 2019 board. But I don't know if that will be a good idea because I wouldn't have my license or last semester of clinical experience to add to the package. How many boards are there in the year, and should I take her advice and apply for that spot?

Thank you for the replies. I wanted to ask, is applying for direct commission more guaranteed that I will get to work as an OB? Which way has a better chance of getting the OB field, NTP or direct commission? Also, what are they looking for is candidates? Thanks

Hi everyone! I have been searching this forum for some more info but haven't been able to find it, so decided to post to see if anyone would give me more info. I just got accepted into an Accelerated BSN program where I will graduate in August 2019. How early could I start the application process for NTP? I read that it takes up to a year, so this august could I begin? I am really interested in the OB specialty since my goal is to become a certified Midwife. Does anyone know how many spots are usually available for OB? Lastly, my husband is active duty officer and we have 2 boys, would I still be able to join? I remember there being a new rule about this way back in 2013 or so, but I haven't heard anything else about it. Thanks in advance!

Congrats!!!!

Congratulations soccer22 and Mskw!!! I would love to meet!

Emails have been sent! Check you inboxes. I got in! :)

Hey Mskw! I can't answer through private messages yet. I just opnened this account so I could post in this thread. Thanks for the info I'm hoping we hear back sooner than they said! They anticipation is killing me. Does any one know what a day as an accelerated student looks like? How many classes a day we take and what times? Is it 8-4 like a full time job? Thanks!

Hi! I also applied for this program, I'm hoping to hear something next week. Anyone has any ideas of when they will let us know? How did everyone's interview go? I was a little nervous it was really different doing the interview through a computer. Good luck everyone!