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Thanks for responding! I also realized that Long Island University Brooklyn campus has an accelerate BSN program too, so I think I am going to add that to my list along with additional traditional transfer BSN, not sure where just yet. I believe Columbia's program is a combined BS/MS program. I believe that is why I ruled that out. Stony Brook would be a good program for me, but like you said, it's too far. I don't have endless funds to apply to so many schools, but I'm feeling good about my choices now. Now it's time to begin studying for my NLN Pre-RN exam and TEAS exam so I can get a rocking grade on that. I have been out of school now since 2007. I have not done any volunteer work or any kind of work in the health-related field, which I think would help my application out a great deal, but I just don't have the time with working full-time and going to school for my prerequisites. I will be able to get letters of recommendations from my employers for sure and I need to begin working on my very compelling personal essay. All in all I think I'm in decent shape. I'm also making sure to go to open houses to talk with the school faculty about each program. Thanks so much for listening and giving me your feedback. If you have any more words of wisdom, I would greatly appreciate it. thanks!

Thanks Alif - I will look into adding one or two BSN programs to my application mix. Spore - Thanks for writing back. I do not have a car so I would like to stay in the Manhattan/Brooklyn area. I was looking into those schools because they have ABSN programs and all have similar prerequisite requirements that I will have completed by Spring 2012. Do you have any recommendations for other programs in NYC that I should consider applying to? I am going to start studying for my NLN Pre-RN exam soon. Aside from my GPA and getting a good grade on the Pre-RN exam what other recommendations do you have for making my application sparkle? Thanks for your help!! NM

Hi there, I am currently working on my prerequisites for a second degree in Nursing and I am in the process of getting all of my information and research in order to begin applying to nursing schools for Summer/Fall 2012. Since I already have my Bachelor's (in a non related field), I was only planning on applying to schools with accelerated BSN programs as these seem to be the best fit for me and my situation. Now that application time is nearing, I am wondering if I should also be applying to traditional BSN programs or even ADN programs as a transfer student as a back up plan since the accelerated BSN programs seem to be very competitive. I have a 3.4 GPA from my previous Bachelor's degree and have received all A's in my prerequisite classes so far. At the moment, I plan on applying to three accelerated BSN programs in NYC (CUNY Hunter, NYU & SUNY Downstate). Any advice on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time, NM