Recently realized Nursing is for me. Need advice on course of action from here.

[spump78]

Hello everyone I could use some help!

Going into college I had planned on taking the physical therapy route but eventually became unsure as to what exactly I wanted to do. I played Division 1 football in college and long story short I had graduated with a B.S. in Exercise Physiology before I knew what my next step would be. I am have been out of school around 10 months now and my goal is to get into an accelerated BSN program or at the very least an ADN program that won't take me too long. The problem I am running into is that my undergraduate GPA is a 2.93 which eliminates me from most accelerated BSN programs and even though I have a B.S. in Exercise Physiology many schools require a few extra classes that I haven't taken. I have taken the TEAS version 5 and am in the upper 90's percentile wise.

I am currently located in the Fort Lauderdale area and have been considering Keiser University for an ADN if I can't find an BSN program that I can get into. I am new to applying and researching nursing programs and was wondering if anyone out there can give me any advice or suggestions on a particular route to take. I honestly would consider going to school anywhere as I am eager to see new places. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[mangopeach]

Well the good news is, those classes that you have not taken yet, if you do well in them, should raise your GPA to make you more competitive. Its competitive everywhere these days. Sometimes people tend to think ADN programs should be easier to get into, but they are usually just as competitive, if not moreso these days due to cost. So many qualified applicants all competing for a few spots.

[Vinster]

Your GPA will rise if you take a couple of the Chem courses required for the BSN. Better yet, take a couple of electives. They should be easier, and wil be required also. As far as I can tell, anyone with a BS is more likley to get in to a BSN program. They are called upper division students sand are treasted a little better than the average joe. Applying to a bigger school (more first semester students) can make it easier too.

[iPink, BSN, RN]

1. There are some ABSN programs that take a 2.5+ GPA, however, I don't know which ones. I just remember some folks on here sharing this info.

2. If ABSN programs are out, then look for the ADNs of interest. However, they tend to be more competitive than ABSNs. This shouldn't discourage you because some ADNs calculate your grades based on either your prerequisite GPA or they take the last 30+ credits. You can find that out by either calling them for further info or looking online.

Hope you don't encounter waitlist as this could delay you further. Your TEAS are good so you certainty have a chance.