How 2 Become a Nurse BSN, RN

Adding my 2cents. I personally did an ABSN program. Although cal state programs are cheaper, from my understanding they take longer from acceptance to start. An ABSN or even a school like west coast can start as early as a few months after acceptance...

@Jessica Werner Yes it is according to the CA government it has a CCNE accreditation. You can find them all here: https://RN.ca.gov/education/attrition.shtml More tips and considerations can be found in this section on this free guide: https://how2be...

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@Katylee826 I also took AP2 & micro together. It's tough but you can do it! The HESI test is split up into 8 sections. There are individual categories that the school can look at. The science and math sections include: anatomy and physiology, bio...

@Jessica Werner A few people have mentioned retaking classes. That may help, but I would suggest not letting it hold you back. Maybe look into some back up schoosl while you're at it. West Coast University and Western Governors University (online) ma...

@futurebsngrl Check the CA Board of Registered Nursing Site NCLEX Pass Rates: https://www.RN.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml Accreditation, Attrition: https://www.RN.ca.gov/education/attrition.shtml Somethings to consider: WCU is generally known to ...

National University is in SD. West Coast University isn't far. Also WGU is a good online option. Good luck!

Good luck everyone! I help students get into nursing school. Let me know if you have any questions.

@Stressed.Student.Nurse As your name implies you are stressed. First chill out, if you did well in the last semesters you'll be fine. Review what you've learned by skimming over and cementing some knowledge. Meds suck and in nursing school it's hard ...

@mashley89 You're in a good position. There are a lot of positions for RNs with MBAs. You'll see it when you start working in the hospital. You can be a charge nurse, manager, director, house supervisor, business analyst, or CNO (Chief Nursing Office...

@lxx Definitely start working first! Most hospital new grad programs pay the same regardless of ADN, BSN, or MSN! A lot of hospitals will also pay your tuition to make the transition from ADN to BSN. I would start working as an ADN and get paid to co...

@ad2020 No! Avoid un-accredited and poor schools. But go to the cheapest, accredited, reputable school you can find. Once you get your first job it's all about experience. Higher education may matter, but your BSN doesn't matter. This isn't business,...

@kanja Sorry to hear about your senior year. Don't get too discouraged, a few of my friends had similar set backs and came out on top. It definitely sucks, but you'll forget about it once you're an RN. Also nursing school seems to be ridiculously and...

@Nursing_1011 This is the beauty of nursing: there are many different specialities. Don't strive for what others desire or value, you won't even see them after school. Seems like you already know what you are naturally good at. You may be a great wom...

@Ngav1206 Make a budget and financial goals. This is the main key to paying down debt and staying financially smart. Even after you get your RN job don't splurge, keep going until you pay off your debt.Apply to scholarships now. The key is quantity n...

@Cmor I was in a similar situation. There are so many factors, it's definitely a hard decision to make. Going back to school sucks especially because you have work and life experience. But school is easier with maturity in some ways too.Make sure you...

@angsalerno You have good pre-req stats! The only problem is you live in California! UCI acceptance rate was 1.7%, and CSUF 40 students a year. These are incredibly hard to get into and probably not worth your time waiting. Sometimes a more prestigio...

@implathszombie9 I had a Bachelor's degree in HISTORY! It's totally possible make the switch and a psych degree will help you in nursing. If you're going to become an RN down the road and have the time I would recommend going straight. Of course this...

@kanja make sure the schools you are applying to accept online A&P courses. Some may require in person labs. Although this may be relaxed due to COVID.I took AP2 & Micro together. My Micro class was accelerated. If you're focusing on these an...

@meg n An ABSN program is a good option because they are usually faster (saving time and money). Check with the schools to make sure they are still doing clinical rotations. You might save money in the short term, but it also might be better to jump ...

Just make sure that the schools you apply to are accepting online courses. Due to COVID-19 I imagine schools are OK with online, but sometimes they require in person labs.

Hi @janiyah517 I would recommend using the TEAS online assessment A & B tests: https://atitesting.com/TEAS/basic-package/. I would recommend finishing your prerequisites first. Give yourself about a month to study. Take assessment A to see where...