robyn_a
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My prereq GPA was 3.73. I basically have zero healthcare experience, except volunteering at a hospital. You should be fine! I think that the admissions people like to see a well rounded candidate (open to new cultures, etc...) so not having a 4.0 or tons of healthcare experience won't disqualify you.
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Yes, there is an ABSN program (at Idaho State University) located near my school as well. They look at prereq GPA, TEAS score and an interview. I was going to apply there to start in the Spring but was accepted to my school (and I wanted to start as soon as possible)
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My school only looks at GPA for Statistics, A&P I and II, and Chemistry along with responses to a few short essays. Oh, I go to Boise State:)
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I applied to Boise State (in Idaho).. for the program, I was able to apply the semester before I wanted to start.
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esliang, I was in a similar situation not too long ago. I graduated about a year ago with a bachelor's in Health Science, but knew that nursing was where I wanted to be. I decided to go the BSN route because of what I've also been hearing about ADNs having a harder time finding jobs. Almost all of my prereqs were covered under my bachelor's and I only had to take a few classes. As far as the issues that you've run into with the micro and physiology labs, I would say to definitely call to find out. We seem to have both taken the long way around to start nursing, but I think it will all be worth it in the end. I finished up my last prereq in the spring and I'm about to start a BSN program in a couple of weeks. Good luck!! Robyn
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SopranoKris, I took Human Growth & Development online and I didn't think it was that bad. I really enjoyed the material so maybe that's why:) Good luck with all of your classes!!
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Congrats!!
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For the program I start this fall, we have the option of taking pathophysiology before or during our first semester of the program. I chose to take it before so I wouldn't have another class piled on top of what I'm sure will be a busy schedule. I took the class online and would say that it is not the hardest class I have taken but it definitely required a lot of reading/studying/etc time. I found the material to be very interesting so spending quite a bit of time on the coursework did not bother me. Good luck in whichever route you decide!! Robyn
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I currently volunteer at a hospital a couple times each week. The first hospital I called seemed to be annoyed at me asking about volunteer opportunities, so I moved on. I would highly recommend volunteering! I start a BSN program next month and hope to be able to continue volunteering at least once per week. I hope you can get ahold of someone soon:)
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Congrats!! I start a BSN program in August and just signed up for classes a couple of weeks ago. Intro to Professional Nursing Health Assessment with Lab Dosage Calculations Patient Care Skills Foundations of Nursing Care with Lab (clinicals) I am so excited to start! Good luck with your class load and getting in to nursing school:)
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1) what is 'standard' to put on stethoscope id tag? i was thinking first initial, last name? i was just wondering the same thing about what to put on my stethoscope id tag. since i have a pretty common last name, i am unsure on what to put. ?? 2) if you normally wear an underwire bra, do you also wear one at work or do you opt for something more comfortable like a sports bra? sports bras really annoy me so i will not be wearing one of those! 3) glasses vs. contacts in a clinical setting. thoughts? i don't wear glasses/contacts but would imagine that glasses would be easier
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I think you can definitely do it!! Last Fall I had to take pharmacology, nutrition, human growth & development and advanced Spanish conversation. Just make sure you stay on top of all reading/assignments/etc and you'll do well. Good luck with your classes:D