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The deadline for the spring is the first Friday in September at noon. They said the requirements should be the same as it was for fall 2016.

I'm not sure but the compass score might help with preference points. The TEAS test might be required but I'm not sure. I think they changed some stuff since I applied, I'm currently in the badnap program.

That's awesome your boss is working with your schedule. I currently have a set work schedule (7:30 am to 4:00 pm) so even if I wanted to it wouldn't work. Good luck with whichever program you decide to enter!

Barcode120x, I plan on focusing all my time to the program since I'm not working. I have enough saved up to get me through the program, hopefully. The program is very affordable so that helps (under 10K). It's actually a community college in Oklahoma City. I found out about the program while taking my prerequisites. I'm not sure how long the program has been around but I think it's fairly new.

Multiple people have told me it's extremely difficult to complete the accelerated program with a 4.0. That must've been rough not having anyone to talk to at home. I bet that made it more gratifying once you graduated :) Was it difficult for you to find a job once you graduated?

Strive2Bbetter, What about the first semester that made it so bad? Glad you made it through! I plan on applying to a BSN program once I pass the NCLEX. Was it difficult for you to find a job once you graduated?

I hear that BSN graduates are preferred, which makes sense. The program is broken up into 4 8-week semesters, with breaks in between. Honestly, I really want to get the NCLEX under my belt as soon as possible. Since I don't have any health care experience, it'd probably be best if I didn't work. My bachelor's degree is in Finance so it's completely unrelated. I'm turning my two weeks in at work this Friday :) Feels like I've been waiting in line forever to get on this roller-coaster and my turn is almost up!

OrganizedChaos, I was told not to work during an accelerated program so I wanted to find a program that was short and had a good pass rate on the NCLEX. The program that I'm going into meets both very well. The 2014 graduating class (217 total students) had a 89.40% NCLEX pass rate for first time takers. I do plan on going into a RN to BSN program once I become a RN. The programs that I found are a year for full time students. If all goes according to plan it'll take 2 to 3 years but I like being able to work as an RN while in the RN to BSN program.

Thanks for the support! I'll try and post updates during the semester. The program is for people who already have a bachelor degrees. From what I heard, students meet for lecture once a week from 8-5. Clinicals are twice a week from 6-6. I'll find out for sure next week during orientation. Also, I think there is a lot of work that is put online for students to do throughout the program. Baccalaureate to Associate DegreeNurse Accelerated Pathway

Hello, I'm starting an accelerated program in a month, 6/1/2015. I'd love to hear any tips or advice of what I should do or not do before starting. The program is from June to March so it'll go from 0-100 real quick! I'm nervous and excited at the same time so any advice will be appreciated. Thanks!

Congratulations on getting in Lizzabet!! This link will give you a list of places that offer the CPR class. The course is BLS for healthcare providers. Class Connector Search Home- American Heart Association Hope that helps :)

Thanks for the advise michealjarvis! Did you use eBooks or did you buy the physical textbooks? Also, do you have any clinical site recommendations? I was going to put them in nearest to farthest order. The assigned facility and unit options are: Midwest City, Deaconess Hospital, Integris Baptist Medical Center, Integris Southwest Medical Center, McBride, and St.Anthony. Thanks!

Congratualtions, 4.0 all the way through!!! That's awesome! I'm nervous and excited about starting this program. Thanks for the advice hunger4justice. Good luck with the NCLEX!

Thanks DH9545!! I hope we all survive! Did you just finish the program? If so, do you have any advice or tips for us?

Lizzabet, I copied this from the BADNAP email. A required orientation is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2015 from 9 am to 5 pm in Room 215 of the Health Professions Center at Oklahoma City Community College.