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There's a list of criteria they use to select students for the ADN program, however, they don't specify how many points you actually get for each area. Here's a link to their site for more details Generic ADN Program | Health Science and Nursing

That would be great! Have you started working on your health requirements? I need to find a scanner/fax machine to upload every thing online.

Hello, I just officially declined my offer today. I called & sent an email. I was just waiting to see if the school I was waiting for actually received all my paperwork on time. I hope one of you guys get my spot. Good luck!

I think you might have misunderstood what I was trying to say. I was talking about the cumulative GPA, which is from ALL the classes you've taken in college. From my own personal experience, the schools I applied to took all my college courses from both my 1st & 2nd degree into account & calculated a cumulative GPA. So on my nursing application I had 2 GPAs-- one was for the nursing pre-reqs (science/math classes) & the other was the cumulative GPA that included every single class I ever took in college. Oddly enough & as unfair as it may seem, the cumulative GPA even included classes you've taken AFTER earning a degree. They literally took everything into account. So I understand you have had experience working for admissions, but perhaps the schools that you applied/worked at only looked at the 1st earned degree GPA. However, schools have slight variances in their admission requirements which is the reason for my initial post.

You should double check to see if the schools look at your cumulative GPA which also includes the GPA from your AA degree. Most of the schools I applied to in CA took both my GPAs into consideration & that really helped me out!

Thanks! But I actually declined the offer because I got into a school closer to where I live so I'm going there instead. Congrats to you too for getting accepted to LASC!

Yes, la harbor college. I'll show you a copy of the email.

I received an email last week stating I was accepted. Make sure you check your LACCD email address given to you by the school. Tomorrow is the last day to accept/decline the offer.

I initially applied to LASC, however, when it came time for me to submit my TEAS score I decided to not continue with the application process because the NCLEX pass rate for LASC isn't so great. It's a little under 80%.

Wow, are you sure we don't have the same friends & family members?! That's almost exactly what I was told when I mentioned wanting to become a nurse. I think you should just do whatever makes you happy & if becoming a nurse does that for you then go for it! Only you know what's best for you.

It's going to be tough to get into a BSN program with a 2.9 gpa. I think your best bet would be to apply to an ADN program that uses the lottery system for admission.

Ha, guess it's top secret. Maybe it's not such a big deal after all but I'm sure they have to go through all those apps quickly in order to start by Jan!! One school I applied to extended their app deadline an extra week. No idea why either. Be patient as difficult as that may seem. Good luck & hopefully you receive some good news!!

That's quite an extension and it seems odd. Perhaps you should call the school and ask about it? Maybe there weren't enough applicants?

Most schools post their point system breakdown on their website along with dates of info sessions regarding their nursing program. Attend an info session if possible. Also don't forget all nursing schools require you to fulfill a set of pre-requisites before you can apply! So make sure you've got that covered.

From my experience having a bachelor's degree will usually earn you a few extra points when you're applying to a nursing program that uses a point system. There are also nursing programs designed specifically for students that have already earned a bachelor's degree in another field. Do a little research in the schools in your area for more details.

I had a 4.0 science GPA & 3.4 overall along with a bachelor's in biology. It's been a while since I've been in school so I'm slightly nervous, but happy/excited!! Your app is really impressive though! I'm glad to see you were able to do all that extra stuff to get selected. It shows you're really determined & hard-working . I think I'm gonna call Rio tomorrow to make sure they got my TEAS score. I only told the lady my 1st name & I felt like she rushed to get off the phone with me.

Ah, I was just mentioning scholarships because some times (perhaps rarely) there are some offered for students despite having earned a previous degree. My cousin, who already had a bachelor's, actually got part of her nursing education paid for when she applied for a scholarship that was specifically for nursing students. She just had to write a really good essay stating why she should be the one to receive the scholarship. So keep your options open and you might get lucky & stumble upon an opportunity. I also don't know where you're from or how much nursing schools generally cost where you live, but community colleges generally offer ADN degrees at a much lower cost. The one that I got accepted in to will cost me a little under $7000, however, I do understand their schedule isn't as flexible for working adults since there are no night classes available.

Sorry to hear that. Hopefully you applied to more schools & get accepted into another program! I was definitely surprised to find out I was selected since I didn't have all the extra stuff like medical experience/volunteer hours/second language. The lady during the info session made me feel like I wasn't a competitive applicant! But my overall gpa was 3.4 & my science gpa was 4.0. I also have a bachelor's degree so that might have gotten me some extra points as well.

I'm sure those classes are do-able in one semester, but it's slightly crazy. I'd split them in into 2 semesters instead of trying to complete them all at once. That way you won't be TOO stressed out and you'll most likely be more successful. There's no point in rushing to finish every thing at the risk of receiving bad grades.

It's definitely possible. I took chem, physio, english, & public speaking in one semester & did well in all of the classes. You just have to manage your time & stay on top of every thing--don't procrastinate!!

Perhaps you should look into scholarships/financial aid offered at the school you plan on attending. I'm kind of in the same boat as you minus the school loans from my bachelor's degree. However, my boyfriend agreed to help me out financially for the next few years while I attend school full-time. He doesn't make that much money but if we live frugally we can get by. Do you have any family members that can help you out? Maybe you can work part-time if its absolutely necessary. It's going to be tough but if you're motivated I'm sure you can definitely do it.

You should look at some of the threads on the California nursing forum. People have posted their grades & TEAS scores so can look at them for reference. I've looked into 2 cal states & they only require general Chem as a pre-req. But also look on the school sites for more info about admission requirements.

Again, I doubt it. Nursing is really competitive and many people don't get in even if they've completed all their pre-reqs.

I don't know about MSMC, however, I don't think nursing schools in general would consider anyone that hasnt completed any of their pre-reqs because that's partially how they decide if you're qualified to enter into a program. They base admission on your pre-req grades along with other factors.

I was surprised but I just got the official acceptance with a letter stating I was chosen to take adn 151 in the spring. I thought my application wasn't competitive enough because I had no prior health experience.