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I am completely new to this nursing forum and not really sure how it works so i'm hoping you see this message. Thank you so much for your comment I had no idea they changed the admission process and based it on merit. I was actually doing a lot of research, and since eventually I plan on getting my BSN, I learned that it might be a wiser decision to do all my pre-reqs at ARC, and then when the time is right apply to Sac State or a different State University to get into a BSN program. I am aware that with their admission process only the top of the top get accepted. I plan on getting very good grades, taking that CNA course at ARC to get my license as a CNA while still studying at ARC so I will have experience. But I was wondering, if I am eligible for both Sac State and the ARC nursing program by the time I am done with all my pre- reqs, can I apply to both at the same time? kind of a stupid question, but I just want something to fall back on if I don't get accepted into a BSN program. Also, if you have the time, is there any way you can tell me the courses you took to get into the program? what professors were the best? who were difficult? I just really want to do my best at ARC and take the best possible route for my career. thank you so much for your time.

My name is Dominique Panza, I just graduated high school a couple months ago and I am set on becoming a nurse. I am about to start my first year of community college ( American River college in Sacramento) to start my prereqs to qualify for the nursing program. But after reading the threads on this website about how ARC is a lottery based system, and that its regular to not get accepted until 8 attempts, I am completely discouraged. I'm starting to research that becoming a LVN is quicker. I'm thinking about joining the LVN program, becoming an LVN and then join a program from LVN to BSN because I eventually want my BSN. is it more wise to become an LVN, work and gain experience while I'm going to school for my BSN rather than wait approx. 4 years to get into a nursing program to qualify for an associates degree? Is this a smarter option? Does anyone know community colleges in the Northern ( or southern) california area that don't do a lottery to join a program?? I haven't even started my first semester of college and i am already discouraged.