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I am a student who has been in and out of school trying to find the right nursing program and have heard things left and right about how good or bad a school is. For those of you who are in the field already, can you offer any advice? I almost want to give up this journey that has been 5 years in the making. I have the pre-req's to enter into a BSN program but, so many schools in CA have been picky about my sciences or GEN ED. classes. I have been told to just do an LVN program and work my way back up to a BSN program. Some have told me this is better because then I can gain "experience" before earning my BSN. But I cannot afford to allot that time because my sciences will expire if I work for a short while and then go into a BSN program. Is it really true that BSN grads are less likely to get hired? I am looking into WGU BSN program. I tried the west coast university method and that was awful. The teachers were not at all qualified and you had only 8 weeks per term, which was nothing to learn how to care for a patient. Sincerely, Confused and Frustrated

Hi, Definitely check out the schools you are looking at, and try speaking to an admissions counselor. Also researching the school programs on their websites should tell you info about their acceptance rate and criteria. I would try to take some classes over, especially your sciences and English. They are all important, but you want to go in strong since this field is highly competitive. You can do it!

What a horrible faculty member she is! I can totally relate to you, I am the same way. You are there to better the patient and also for you to have a career you enjoy. Don't be discouraged, you are an honest and good person! More people and nurses should be like you.

Hello Everyone, I am new here and joined to get advice and read what the world of nursing is buzzing about. I am trying to obtain my BSN but sadly everywhere I go I am faced with wait list after wait list. I recently heard of La Sierra University and their pre-nursing program. Is anyone else familiar with them? Do you know how class avaliability is? Because from what information I have already received from them it sounds like a great way to get my pre-reqs done and then go to a BSN program. Are there any other pre nursing programs that are just as good or better? I was going to a Cal State but was faced with too many waitlists and rising tuition. Thanks!