2pumpkins

Congrats to all who got in! I am a second degree student and would like to apply for the BSN. Does anyone know how many second degree students get in? I'm just wondering what my chances would be. Thanks!

Hi everyone, do any of you have children or know of anyone in the program with children. I'm nervous about how I'm going to handle it all!

Anyone in or applying to a RIBN program? Do you like it? I'm a second degree student and I've been told not to do RIBN but I feel like the transition from an ADN to BSN is easier. Thoughts?

Thanks for your helpful feedback and tips! I hope you get off of the waitlist soon!!! Good luck!

Hi all, Congrats to all who got in! I am applying to Duke's ABSN program. I'm just curious if any of you got into the program with a low GPA or know of anyone who did. My GPA (from my bachelor's years ago) is around 3.1. I have A's in my prereqs, volunteer experience, and I'm currently doing a CNA program but I feel like I have no chance. Also, the GRE will no longer be a requirement so more people will most likely apply. I would love to hear from you if you were in this situation and got in (or didn't). Advice on essays would be great too! Thank you!!!

That's why I initially chose this program over the ABSN but there really is no flexibility in this program either. I'll be taking BSN summer courses while studying and taking NCLEX (I've asked if we could start in the Fall after nursing classes are over but they said no). We actually have a couple great accelerated programs here (UNC and Duke), but very intense, like you said. Regardless, nursing school is TOUGH! :) Thanks for your comment!

Hi all! I was just accepted to a new program in NC which is a dual enrollment between a community college and university. You initially earn your ADN, sit for the NCLEX, then complete online courses through the university for your BSN. It's a great program but I have a bachelors so I'm not sure if it's for me. I may have to take additional classes I've already taken. Actually, the program was designed for high school students but many others like me are taking advantage of a new opportunity. Do you know if it's possible to transfer into an ABSN program if I'm not happy with this one? Obviously, I would need to contact the school but just wanted to see if others have done it. The ABSN programs here are very competitive so I don't know if I have a chance anyway. Also, with this program the first year of courses are prereqs so I don't technically start the nursing courses until next Fall. Have any of you done this? Thanks!

Glad someone else is in the same boat as me! Hopefully we'll get some feedback!

Hi all! This is my first post here :) Forgive me if there has already been a thread on this. I'm a 30 something year old mother of two and nursing will be my second degree (I have a bachelor's). Initially, I was looking into an ASBN program but being that it's very intense (not that an ADN isn't) and I have children, I thought it wouldn't be a good idea. I also live in Raleigh so my options are UNC and Duke which are very hard to get into. I am interested in the new RIBN program at Wake Tech which is a 4 year program. First year are prereqs, 2nd and 3rd year nursing classes and sit for NCLEX, then last year are online courses with WSSU to complete a BSN. I have about half of the prereqs done. I have also taken the TEAS test and passed which is pretty much the main requirement for entry. I just recently heard about Watts though and it sounds like a great option as well. I like that the prereqs are taken at night, only 6 months long and I wouldn't have to do a CNA program. I also like that it's very hands on. I would complete an online RN-BSN afterwards. It would be a bit of a drive for me as I live in Raleigh. Ultimately, I would like to have my BSN or MSN and possibly become a lactation consultant. So which of these 3 programs do you believe is more doable for a stay at home mom of two young children? I know nursing school is tough regardless of where you go but they're such different programs. Should I do the ABSN to finish faster or go to Wake Tech or Watts to have more of a family/school balance? Which, in your opinion, is the most difficult? I know it's my decision but I would love to hear your opinions! Thanks!