glitterMind

i have been trying to get into nursing school (accelerated bsn) programs in my state for two years now. i have not been accepted to any, in which i apply once or twice a year. i am wondering if i should try for an adn program. am signed up for one at the community college and have to wait a year on the waitlist. some of the hospitals in our state are going towards "magnet" status, (this seems to be the growing trend). these magnet hospitals will not hire adn nurses. i know a bsn provides better opportunities in the future, but i can't get in! i don't know if i should continue to beef up my resume (which i have been doing for two years, (every time i get rejected) or go into an adn program. any advice?

the adn program i am looking at a community college is regional accredited, but is in the process of national accreditation. will this hinder me if i want to go to an rn-bsn program in the future? the rn-bsn programs stated that an adn needs to be from an accredited institution, well the community college is accredited... so is it the school of the nursing program? anyone been in this situation i would appreciate the help.

hi whisperinglamp, you still there? i came across this thread because i am looking into nursing school at frcc westminter campus. the westmister campus program is not nationally accredited (still) , so it obviously wasn’t at your graduation date. when rn-bsn programs say you need a adn from an accredited institution, does this mean that the adn does not make that requirement? help me if i am confused :)

i live in colorado. the job market in denver is suffering, i believe it that every where is suffering. i have been using my resources from my current healthcare job to talk to recruiters etc... about the job market. one of them said that he has never seen such a decline in hiring nurses in his career, except for this year alone! he said he hopes that this is just a short phase because he knows the impact this is having on the nursing field. i asked if the school has anything to do with the hire, he said slightly but what they really look for is the person. so, if they are looking for a person that means you have to prove yourself above and beyond anyone else. i try to an optimistic person, but sometimes you really have to be realistic about the situation. the economy defiantly scares me because leaving a good job is quite a risk right now. however, i still would love to be nurse someday so i am still working on that goal…. i have been applying for two years to the bsn programs in co. they are very competitive here, with no luck (expect the one i mentioned in my first post). i mean if you don’t have a 3.75 on your previous ba then your sol. that is why i am leaning towards the adn, even though i already have a ba in physiology. my next question is these rn-bsn programs what are the requirements to get in? there has to be other classes then nursing classes to get a bsn because of the credit load needed for a bachelors degree. keep your head up!

hey crossingfingers 10! Thanks for your reply to my thread. I wanted to ask you about your ADN. I have been looking at my community college system. I could be put on a waitlist and get in within a year or so. The price is so much less! I guess my question is does having a ADN compared to a BSN make a difference in the job market? I wish you the best of luck finding a job :)

i welcome any advice as i try to work out my thoughts regarding nursing school. i currently have a good job in the healthcare field. i make a good salary (more than an new grad nurse), but the job is very dry, limited patient interaction and erratic schedule ( i mean i don't know my schedule till the day before). the job has been very rewarding over the years, but overall the job does not fit my personality. i work with nurses every day, i know its not a glamorous job and i know they are understaffed and over worked. i also know nurses that love their job. recently, i have been accepted to a nursing school that is in its initial accreditation process for regional's and nationals. the program is a bsn just under 2 years. i know that if the school does not complete accreditation by the time i graduate, my bsn would not allow me to get a graduate degree (which i would like to get). i am aware that new graduate nurses are experiencing huge difficulties with employment after school right now. my confusing thoughts.... do i risk enrollment in hopes that accreditation will go through? do i go to this nursing school (only one i have got into) and become 50,000$ in student loan debt in this economy? do i chance nursing school to possibly be unemployed when i get out? please, new graduates and experienced nurses i would like to hear your thoughts on my issue. thanks, glittermind