roseshadow

Wow, 19! That's great you know what you want to do. I just turned 24 and I'm still kicking the rocks around. It is really tough deciding how to go through with this. I would suggest either going through CC, SDSU, CSU San Marcos, or National (if you want to stay in San Diego). Maric is not accredited, its harder to get in if you already have your gen ed done already because they start each class from scratch. Yes, you would save a lot of that tuition they charge because you have your pre-reqs done, but it doesn't guarantee you a spot on the next start date. Put yourself on those CC waiting lists asap after you complete your pre-reqs because no matter where you go, you'll have to wait. I went to National a couple of weeks ago, the rep told me to do my gen ed at a CC, then apply to NU. She said what she has seen there, is about a 1 year wait from the time you apply to their BSN program, and in the mean time, while you're waiting, you can complete the upper division needed for the BSN. So, by the time you start the program, you really only have to complete the nursing courses. The cost for their nursing is $40,000. I don't remember if it included upper division classes or not. But, it does give you a Bachelors and from what I hear, the board is pushing for RNs to have a bachelors as a minimal requirement. I hope this helps. I know a lot of people are in the same boat, myself included. Its a hard decision to make. I keep worrying if I can bring my general grades up enough to make it in (haven't started my pre-reqs yet, this coming spring I will), but I know no matter what decision you make, it'll be the right one for you. Good luck with everything!