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Since you already have a BS degree, you have even more options to choose from. There are actually many accelerated programs that cater exclusively to those with graduate degrees. (This is the route I would take if I could). Already being in Socal gives you an advantage. If you look at the list of accredited rn programs in California, you will find out that Socal is HEAVILY saturated with programs (Part of the reason why I moved). There is a list on the government website that has ALL of the accredited programs in California, google rn programs in ca, and you should find it. If you don't get accepted, or you just don't want to wait, look into West Coast University. There is no waiting list, and you get in automatically. They start people in their program every 2 months. The trade off is you will be in 100K+ debt by the end and you'll have no life for 2+ years. (This of course was my backup if I hadn't got accepted.) Unfortunately, Nursing school is Very difficult, and only a very small amount of people get through it while still holding a PART TIME job. Ideally you want to save money as much as possible to carry you through to the program (Usually about 2 years). It is highly recommended that you don't work while in a program, and by the sound of it, unfortunately you won't be able to keep your current job while being in the program. For now take classes that will give you an advantage in your application. Some of these are: Sociology Communications Cultural Anthropology English Etc, etc. Do your research, the classes that need to be taken are practically standardized, so it will transfer over virtually to every other school. Last thing is don't be so overwhelmed by your situation. We all know it is hard, but that's life. I thought I had it hard, until I talked to some of my classmates about their situation and saw them excel in class despite it. I thought to myself, if they can do it, what excuse do I have? P.S. I'm going to SMC this Fall

I want to make this post for anyone out there in the future who runs into the same circumstances as me. Spring 2016 I applied to 10 different schools (Yes this was a big hassle, but I knew that it is VERY COMPETITIVE to get in!). I had a 3.0 average for the sciences, a 2.9 overall 75% Teas Test score which was "okay". (I took it as early as possible, before even completing anatomy and didn't study at all, DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!.) Reread the previous line please. As of right now, I am selected as an alternate at one school, and found out today that I got accepted into another (I'm 1/10 as of today hehe). I was accepted into one of the top nursing community colleges in Southern California. I want to note that they used a different Test for examination (Which I studied two days before the test, bad habits die hard hehe). Right now I can say I've had such a roller coaster of emotions, from getting Rejection letter left and right, and having to reevaluate my life in all aspects as I was in nursing school purgatory. When I found out I had gotten accepted (Today), I had a feeling of accomplishment that I have felt only a few times in my life. Anyway, without rambling on, I want to encourage everyone out there who feels that they cannot get in because of x y and z. You know what your goals are, and there are little steps you can take to get where you want to be. If I had stopped one day and said to myself that going to 10 different schools was ridiculous, or getting 3 hours of sleep to do good on the test was just too difficult, I wouldn't be where I am today. So please, don't be discouraged by any circumstance you have. If you are willing and give it your all, you can achieve anything. As cliche as that previous sentence was, there is truth to it. All that I ever asked myself to give was my best, even if it was the best I could do at the time; and who could ever ask for more? So please anyone out there who feels like giving up, I want to personally say to you, "I've been there maaaaaaan/giiiiiiiiiiiirl, I've been theeeeere. Don't give up."

I want to update my post for anyone out there in the future who runs into the same circumstances as me. Spring 2016 I applied to 10 different schools (Yes this was a big hassle!). I had a 3.0 average for the sciences, a 2.9 overall 75% Teas Test score which was "okay". (I took it as early as possible, before even completing anatomy and didn't study at all, DO NOT DO THIS!!!!!!!!.) Reread the previous line please. As of right now, I am selected as an alternate at one school, and found out today that I got accepted into another. I was accepted into one of the top nursing community colleges in Southern California. I want to note that they used a different Test for examination (Which I studied two days before the test, bad habits die hard hehe). Right now I can say I've had such a roller coaster of emotions, from getting Rejection letter left and right, and having to reevaluate my life in all aspects as I was in nursing school purgatory. When I found out I had gotten accepted (Today), I had a feeling of accomplishment that I have felt only a few times in my life. Anyway, without rambling on, I want to encourage everyone out there who feels that they cannot get in because of x y and z. You know what your goals are, and there are little steps you can take to get where you want to be. If I had stopped one day and said to myself that going to 10 different schools was ridiculous, or getting 3 hours of sleep to do good on the test was just too difficult, I wouldn't be where I am today. So please, don't be discouraged by any circumstance you have. If you are willing and give it your all, you can achieve anything. As cliche that previous sentence was, there is truth to it. All that I ever asked myself to give was my best, even if it was the best I could do at the time; and who could ever ask for more? So please anyone out there who feels like giving up, I want to personally say to you, "I've been there maaaaaaan/giiiiirl, I've been theeeeere. Don't give up."

I will try to keep this post posted (pun intended) for all those other people who are in a similar situation.

Yes and I've applied to a school that does this as well, if only the stars align and I actually get accepted, fingers crossed!

I guess I can never really know until I've actually done it, which is FINE. What I subconsciously wanted was for someone on here to say," Yeah you'll do fine, I went through the same thing and it all worked out for me." While it doesn't put to rest the anxiety of me making it or not, I've at least got some hope.

I have a 3.0 prerequisite GPA. I was wondering what are my chances of getting into an ADN program. Most schools here in southern California say that the minimum GPA to get into the program is either a 2.0 or 2.5. I know that nursing is a competitive field and I DO NOT plan on taking a semester off, so I am applying to 8+ schools. 1) Should I be worried about getting into 1 program? Or am I just worrying too much? Also 2) How many times have you applied to nursing school? 3) What was your GPA?