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Thanks to both of you... couple more questions regarding the responses... Will the BSN programs look more favorably on me if I have gone to LPN school? If I do take it at a community college, will those grades be factored into my current BS gpa? Thanks again...

Hello All, Hoping someone has some insight for me! I am a college grad (BS in Kinesiology) from Oklahoma State... I am wanting to pursue a nursing career but don't know that my grades will qualify me for a BSN program (about a 2.8). What is your perception of LPN programs for someone like me? Should I take some courses over and pursue the BSN or do the LPN-RN route? Specifically if anyone knows anything about the Dallas/Ft Worth programs that would be great. thanks in advance...Peter

Hello All, I have some questions I hope some of you can help me with. I am starting to actively look into Nursing as a career. I have a B.S. in Exercise Science from Oklahoma State and graduated about 2 years ago. Here are some questions... ***What is the best route to take for someone in my situation? I have about a 2.9 GPA and will need to take at least 1 (microbiology) class to be considered for most BSN programs. ***Is it worth it to take a couple of my classes over to boost my GPA or go the LPN-RN route? ***Would you consider the MSN route a good choice? I don't really have any clinical experience except for an internship I did at the Cooper Clinic. ***What is your take on cost vs. return for these routes? ***Are there scholarships for Males pursuing a nursing career? ***I will probably look in Texas, as I currently live here, which programs have the most respect in the working world? ***Is distance learning a good idea for someone in my position? Feel free to enlighten me on these and any other points you feel may be important. Thanks in advance!

thanks for the replys so far...been a great help What do you guys think about this...take microbiology next semester, along with 2-3 classes I didnt do so hot in to corrrect those grades, and start applying next spring? Any advice on applying or just shoot apps to any I might consider looking at? In regards to working while doing a BSN...what are some thoughts there? Is it doable?? I just got engaged and am sure I will get some financial aid...but anything helps ya know? Thanks again All

Hello All, I have some questions I hope some of you can help me with. I am starting to actively look into Nursing as a career. I have a B.S. in Exercise Science from Oklahoma State and graduated about 2 years ago. Here are some questions... ***What is the best route to take for someone in my situation? I have about a 2.9 GPA and will need to take at least 1 (microbiology) class to be considered for most BSN programs. ***Is it worth it to take a couple of my classes over to boost my GPA or go the LPN-RN route? ***Would you consider the MSN route a good choice? I don't really have any clinical experience except for an internship I did at the Cooper Clinic. ***What is your take on cost vs. return for these routes? ***Are there scholarships for Males pursuing a nursing career? ***I will probably look in Texas, as I currently live here, which programs have the most respect in the working world? ***Is distance learning a good idea for someone in my position? Feel free to enlighten me on these and any other points you feel may be important. Thanks in advance!