candiedwalnuts

Hi everyone! I've been reading other discussions about ADN vs. ABSN programs, but I wanted to share my specific situation and get some opinions. I graduated with a Psychology degree and finished taking most of the pre-requisites such as A&P 1 and 2, Micro, Nutrition, and Stat. I previously applied to ABSN programs but was rejected. Because of that, I went to my local Community College and talked to a nursing advisor there. This CC has a point system for their nursing program, and she basically told me that I would get in if I apply this May because I have enough points. I would be able to start this coming Fall semester, and would be done in 4 semesters (including summer) so a little over a year. However, other people including the advisor from the CC suggested ABSN programs. Since I am planning on getting a BSN eventually anyway, it would be faster for me to go straight into an ABSN program. However, I don't have money to spare, so I would have to take loans out if I choose ABSN. Also, it's not a guarantee that I would get into the programs, especially because I've been rejected before. I have A's and B's in my pre-reqs, but have a poor GPA from undergrad (2.5). That gives me a limited choices for ABSN programs that I can apply to. I do have a 3.5 in my last 30 credits tho. Also, the earliest I would be able to start is Spring 2016. Basically, the pros and cons of ADN: Pros: cheaper, can start in the coming fall semester, almost a guarantee of getting in Cons: poorer job prospects, longer time to get BSN The pros and cons for ABSN are the opposite of ADN. Should I try to apply to ABSN again or go with a almost sure thing? I'm in the Philly area, if that helps also. Open to any kind of input!! Thanks guys!