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I'm in the about the same boat as you. I interviewed and they told me I had to do the TEAS ASAP so I took the first one that I could before their deadline and did not get to study at all and I got a 63.3%. I'm not sure what the outcome is so I don't even know if I can take it again. I didn't think it would be that hard because I took the HESI a couple months ago (again without having time to study) and I got 86% on that. I am so disappointed and hope all the other factors will override and I still get accepted. If they gave you the opportunity to take it again, I would take advantage of it. You have an idea on how the test is now so you have a lot better chance of raising your score and if nothing else I'm sure it can't go lower.

Orangesky - curious as to where you were able to apply that didn't require BIO and A&P? I just met with Brookline yesterday and they do require them b4 you can be admitted. As I don't have them either I would love to get in someplace as soon as possible that doesn't have the requirements.

Just wondering if you found out any more information on Brookline in Arizona? I just found out about them and curious since they are only provisionally accredited or any other information you might have

Thanks guys for the great advise...maybe I'll give a little more background why I want to get through a little quicker. So, I am not getting any younger...I'll be going over the big hill (big 5-0). I do realize this will be a very challenging path but, I have been through it before. I worked 2 jobs (70 hrs/week) and raised 3 kids (11, 10, 6) as a single parent while earning my bachelors/masters degrees at an accelerated pace. I was around 35 years old and survived on about 1-2 hours sleep a night and it was in no way easy but, I DID survive and still managed to get a 3.15GPA bachelors and 3.75 GPA Masters. I know nursing school is not going to be an easy journey over the next 15-18 months but, I have no other responsibilities other than schooling that I will be having to divide my focus. I realize school/nursing is challenging and intend to give it 110% so that I may join you in the nursing profession.

Protongirl...Would you mind sharing the info you compiled. I have a bachelors and masters also and have been researching but not as organized as you. I am trying to find whatever school has the least requirements since I don't have any of the sciences yet but, I would like to try and get in by fall at the latest. There are just so many variables in every program it is hard to pin down. I probably need a school that either has a rolling admission or one that allows you to apply while still taking prereqs. None of what I have found seems to be the "perfect firestorm" of everything I need ie fewest pre-reqs, enrollment timeframe (probably need rolling), length (I would like 12 mo program), price (lower is better LOL), and I would like to start in Fall 2011. I live in AZ but, I am looking for anywhere that I can get in and meets all the criteria. Anyone with any ideas, suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated.

I would like more info but, I am new to the site and can't figure out how to PM u.