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Did you ever decide which program to apply to or get accepted at AACC? I wouldn't recommend UMSON if you will need to work to pay for it. I was looking at their program and it seems much more time requirements then the AACC program and would probably be impossible to work even part time on the program. It's also much more expensive as I'm sure you know. I am applying for the AACC program this semester and was also considering UMSON so I could start sooner but it seems like it wont be a good fit for me either because of the time commitment

I'm not sure why everyone is mentioning California and New York. You should absolutely avoid them as they are two of the most expensive areas in the US. You are better off looking around the south and the Midwest where it is less populated and lower cost of living. The nursing schools in these areas are likely to be less competitive. Perhaps check around the Augusta, Ga area (GRU) or north carolina. I know the requirements for GRU are like a 2.0 min whereas around DC schools will require at least a 3.5 and this will not even be a competitive GPA. Also once you find out what area you want to move to, research the school you want to attend and I would recommend doing the prerequisites online before you ever move here. Most pre-nursing students spend 1-2 years working on prerequisite classes and then are waiting 1-2 years to start a nursing program. (For ADN which will last 2 years or the last two years of a BSN also two years). Some classes you could start taking are English, general chemistry, anatomy and physiology 1 and 2, general bio, microbiology, and basic general ed classes like algebra and history. Community colleges do not have live on housing like state schools do and if you want to attend a community college nursing program it may be more difficult for you because most (I think probably ALL) have residency requirements and won't even consider applicants that are not residents of that county/district. I myself had to move to a new county just to establish residency for the school I am trying to attend. You should also research child care or what you will do with your son because nursing school is very time consuming. I have a 2 year old and we cannot afford full time daycare so I have been struggling with working schedules and trying to find the best timing for myself to attend school. It is just not possible unless you can commit the time. I know most programs have clinicals 2-3 times a week for 8-12 hours a day on top of the 8-15 hours of labs and the lecture classes (also 12 -15 hours a week). This doesnt even take into account the studying so keep that in mind when choosing your location and making your plans. I hope you can figure everything out and fulfill your dream of becoming a nurse. It isn't an easy road at all but it will be so worth it if its what you truly want :)

When did you submit your application? When I talked to them last week they said that spring 2015 has been full and they are currently filling fall 2015 so if you haven't heard from them I would assume you should hear for the fall spot. They basically accept everyone who applys its just a matter of when you'll get in. I hope you hear soon! Waiting is the worst part :)

@val..so they never told you if you were on a waitlist or how long to expect to wait? I am working on prereqs at aacc still and am also disappointed about them dropping the gpa too...It seems unfair to allow people with lower GPAs spot when there are people with 3.5+ gpa's out there trying to get into programs