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I think those who become social workers are of the most selfless individuals, but personally for me I have no interest. Thank you for your thought though! I appreciate it ?

Thank you for your kind response! While do I have this post up, I was able to get my answer on a separate topic (I'm not sure how to delete a topic hahaha). And I've decided to continue to get my B.A in CHAD since it's an area of nursing I'm particularly interested in. Thank you for your kind response! While do I have this post up, I was able to get my answer on a separate topic (I'm not sure how to delete a topic hahaha). And I've decided to continue to get my B.A in CHAD since it's an area of nursing I'm particularly interested in.

Hi! Thanks for your comment. Unfortunately the schools I’m interested in only allow for 1 repeat. However, I think most of them have a time limit on the sciences. So by the time I finish in two years I could retake them! Hopefully.

My cum GPA is 3.5, but my science prereqs are a 2.3 taken at a CC (I was always 2% away from a B). I also found out that with a CHAD degree, I could work in a healthcare setting. From now to til post-grad, I'll be getting an A.S in Science and Mathematics, A.A for transfer CHAD, and hopefully a B.A in CHAD. Not the path I envisioned for nursing, but I think it's crazy that it's a major that aligns with the specific nursing I'm interested in, Pediatrics. And yes, at this point I'm flexible and would be grateful to get into a program anywhere! Thank you so much for this info. You have no idea how much it's going to help me!

Yup, that's why I said I got C's in all 3 classes in my original post! The minimum of most ADN programs around me are 2.5 GPA and with all Cs it's a 2.3. I was considering LVN programs along with ADN to increase my chances of getting into any program that would gear me towards nursing.

Unfortunately that was my original plan. To apply to literally ALL possible schools that offer ADN programs. I was about to study for the TEAS this fall, but put that to the side when I got my new plan from my counselor. Also with Coronavirus affecting all aspects of my life, I didn't have the ability to carve out the time I would have liked to study.

Hi! CHAD is Child and Adolescent Development. I just read a different thread about ABSN programs, and it gave me some hope. I've already done several courses that fulfill the B.A, so essentially it'll only take me 1 year and 1/2 to complete the B.A. On top of that, I've had 3 years of experience as a CNA and 5 years before that of voluntary service. I've read that with a CHAD degree, I could work in a hospital setting. I guess getting the B.A would not only help me stand out when applying to ABSN programs but also getting experience that apparently they look for. More so than the ADN programs that focus solely on your GPA and value you as a point system.

Hi everyone! So a REALLY short background of my education (if you want a more detailed explanation see my past posts): Was a pre-nursing student, got all Cs in science prereqs, but still want to become a nurse. I was stupid, uninformed, and by the time I got my act together it was too late. Currently, I've been a CNA for 3 years. Researched LVN schools, applied to some. Got rejected. Have NOT taken the TEAS. Been in college for 4 ish years now. Fast forward to now with a plan my counselor came up for me. I'll be finishing up an A.S in Science and Mathematics this semester at my local CC. Next semester I'll be finishing up a full course to get an A.A for Transfer in CHAD (surprisingly a major I've received all As in prereqs so far) and completing the CGU checklist. Currently, I'm working on applying to 5 Cal States. The plan is getting my B.A in two years and then apply to ABSN programs. I've done light research about the requirements of ABSN programs, and one of them is the TEAS. I realize that California is VERY competitive, but the goal is to try and stay here. If worse comes to worst I'll go out of state. As many here may know, and I've had to find out the hard way, there are SO many different avenues of becoming a nurse. I just want to know if this path is a good idea? I think I'm experiencing burnout by the disappointment and obstacles I've faced so far I just want to be done, BUT I know becoming a nurse takes dedication, and don't worry I'm working on it. Anyway, I've compartmentalized it this way. Drop the path of getting a B.A in CHAD which will take 2 years. Schedule to take the TEAS next Spring (which I also don't feel confident about), apply to the few LVN programs I may have a chance of getting into with my Cs dragging me down. If I get into a program, the average time is 1.5/2 years depending on the program. Then bridge from LVN to BSN which on average takes 1/2 years depending on the school. OR Continue with getting a B.A in CHAD, a major that I'm decent at. I've already "used up" my retake for the science courses (major facepalm because I was ALWAYS 1-2% away from a B). Make sure I have the prereqs for the specific schools and apply for the ABSN program. Also, at this point, I need to stop worrying about how long it'll take me. I mean, the past 4 years have flown by so fast! Just hard when you have pressure from those around you constantly questioning when you'll be done. Any tips on how to mentally handle that, I'm all for it. If you've taken the time to read this far, you have no idea but I REALLY appreciate it!

Wait... I'm so glad I stumbled on this thread! I'm in a situation I'm calling limbo. I've been a CNA for 3 years, with past voluntary experience of 4 years in an RCFE. I was a pre-nursing student, but due to really low science pre-reqs it pretty much dashed getting into a nursing school in the near future (I've already used up my "retake" course). HOWEVER, my counselor came up with the idea of getting my BA in CHAD since I qualify to transfer next fall (applying this semester). You said that ABSN programs are even more competitive... so I was wondering if I even have a chance? Also, I haven't taken the TEAS.

Hi everyone! So a REALLY short background of my education (if you want a more detailed explanation see my past posts): Was a pre-nursing student, got all Cs in science prereqs, but still want to become a nurse. I was stupid, uninformed, and by the time I got my act together it was too late. Currently, I've been a CNA for 3 years. Researched LVN schools, applied to some. Got rejected. Have NOT taken the TEAS. Been in college for 4 ish years now. Fast forward to now with a plan my counselor came up for me. I'll be finishing up an A.S in Science and Mathematics this semester at my local CC. Next semester I'll be finishing up a full course to get an A.A for Transfer in CHAD (surprisingly a major I've received all As in prereqs so far) and completing the CGU checklist. Currently, I'm working on applying to 5 Cal States. The plan is getting my B.A in two years and then apply to ABSN programs. I've done light research about the requirements of ABSN programs, and one of them is the TEAS. I realize that California is VERY competitive, but the goal is to try and stay here. If worse comes to worst I'll go out of state. As many here may know, and I've had to find out the hard way, there are SO many different avenues of becoming a nurse. I just want to know if this path is a good idea? I think I'm experiencing burnout by the disappointment and obstacles I've faced so far I just want to be done, BUT I know becoming a nurse takes dedication, and don't worry I'm working on it. Anyway, I've compartmentalized it this way. Drop the path of getting a B.A in CHAD which will take 2 years. Schedule to take the TEAS next Spring (which I also don't feel confident about), apply to the few LVN programs I may have a chance of getting into with my Cs dragging me down. If I get into a program, the average time is 1.5/2 years depending on the program. Then bridge from LVN to BSN which on average takes 1/2 years depending on the school. OR Continue with getting a B.A in CHAD, a major that I'm decent at. I've already "used up" my retake for the science courses (major facepalm because I was ALWAYS 1-2% away from a B). Make sure I have the prereqs for the specific schools and apply for the ABSN program. Also, at this point, I need to stop worrying about how long it'll take me. I mean, the past 4 years have flown by so fast! Just hard when you have pressure from those around you constantly questioning when you'll be done. Any tips on how to mentally handle that, I'm all for it. If you've taken the time to read this far, you have no idea but I REALLY appreciate it!

@Jorge Salazar WOW! really?! I'll have to look into that, especially with COVID affecting everything I wonder how the science core with labs will be formatted. I took the core sciences at Palomar, recently applied to all the CCs around SD area and really like how Southwestern is formatted! Thank you for all the helpful tips!

@Jorge Salazar Truth be told I'm in San Diego as well! And frustratingly a good amount of schools I've looked at in the area only allow for one retake :/. Thank you for your reply! Also, I was reading the thread and the last reply touched upon looking to LVN programs! Miracosta has a REALLY great one. Something I've been looking into, LVN to RN ; LVN to BSN. It'll take longer, but hey it's worth the try! Other forums even suggest going out of state, and U of A is a really good one! Best of luck in your nursing journey!

@db2xs Hi there! What should I look for to see if the accreditation satisfies California requirements?

@caliotter3 Hi there! I'm in a similar situation as the original poster but unfortunately received all Cs in all three core classes (always missing the B by 2%). I think you mentioned that a lot of community colleges consider a retake of a course as a pass, at least for the CC I'm at they consider a C a passing grade. Anyways, you mentioned retaking the classes at another CC. If I do and pass with a better grade there, will schools take those grades than the ones I currently have?

Hi everyone! Just a little bit about my pre-nursing school journey, I graduated from High School and was accepted into a Cal State that had a program known as the pre-health program that geared their students towards applying for their nursing school. Unfortunately, during the middle of the fall semester, they completely dissolved the program leaving me and many others to figure out what to do next. Fast foward to me making the move to the community college and finishing up basic pre-reqs there. It turns out, by completing certain classes I qualified to apply for an AS with emphasis in Math and Science (graduating this Summer). Among those pre-reqs I took the three core sciences: Anatomy (which I repeated twice because the first time I didn't really grasp the concept of how important the class is), Physiology, and Microbiology. Although I was always 2% away from a B, I ended up getting a C+ in all three which has left me with a cumulative 2.3 GPA for those three which is a BIG factor when applying for schools. With my repeat chance already used up, I've come to terms with the grades I've recieved for those classes. Despite the set back by my own fault, I'm still determined to become a nurse. I've already done my research at various colleges around the US where they accept a low GPA for those three classes. I'm also looking at LVN schools in California (a majority of which are 1-2 years) and happy to say I qualify for a lot of them which has me thinking taking the LVN to RN or LVN to BSN route. Both of which wil take time, but hey can't be picky about that! I was just wondering if anyone has other avenues I could consider? Another thing someone (with no medical school background; soely based on Google) suggested was to still apply for top Universities I don't even qualify for. Is this something I should even put my energy towards? They bascially told me to start over as a freshman and submit my HS grades; discount what I've done with the pre-reqs I've already taken instead of applying as a transfer student. Basically, has anyone here applied to schools that they don't even meet the pre-reqs and got accepted? Thanks for reading my post!