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I'm starting to get a little discouraged with some of the things i'm hearing about actually entering a nursing program when all the prereqs are done. I already have a bachelors in communications, and should have all my prereqs done after one more semester, but some people are saying that RN schools are so backed up there is a 1-2 year wait to even begin? Is that true? I may as well get my masters in healthcare admin while i'm waiting...i can get that done in a little over a year! Thanks for any info,

Derek

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Not trying to be rude here, but we don't know what area you're in or what schools you're talking about. Call their admissions people and ask if you want an accurate answer.

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Specializes in LTC, Psych, Hospice.

Depends on where you are. At my school, the regular BSN usually has some wait-listed people. ABSN and LPN/BSN has no wait.

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Specializes in Emergency Nursing.

Sort of depends on what the admissions process is at a particular school. As another user suggested contact the admissions office for whatever schools nursing program you are interested in for an answer.

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Depends on your area. I just applied to the nearest university to me for their nursing program. I am very fortunate, first time applying and was accepted. I start in January. Good luck!

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I did two years of prereqs, two years of wait list, and will do two years of school. It will have taken me six years to get my Associates Degree in Registered Nursing, so yes, it can take a while. And possibly getting your masters doesn't sound like a bad idea. However, nursing is the best decision I'v ever made (outside of my wife and child of course). It will test you in ways you can't possibly imagine, but for me it's all worth it. Even if it does take me another two years (for a total of eight) to get a job once I graduate in may. I guess i'm one of those people that believes it's not the destination but the journey that counts in life:)

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Specializes in NVRN, ICU, Critical Care.
I did two years of prereqs, two years of wait list, and will do two years of school. It will have taken me six years to get my Associates Degree in Registered Nursing, so yes, it can take a while. And possibly getting your masters doesn't sound like a bad idea. However, nursing is the best decision I'v ever made (outside of my wife and child of course). It will test you in ways you can't possibly imagine, but for me it's all worth it. Even if it does take me another two years (for a total of eight) to get a job once I graduate in may. I guess i'm one of those people that believes it's not the destination but the journey that counts in life:)

After two years of prereqs and then two years of nursing program after that, wouldn't you have a BSN. Not just an associates? or am I missing something... (I'm assuming the two years of school after your two years of wait list were nursing program, btw)

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In order to get into the programs that I was applying to in California you had to have 40 units worth of prereqs (which i did in two semesters). but I had to wait a semester to apply to the program which you could only apply to once a year so I did another 20 units in the next semester and received an AS in prenursing. Then I had to wait another semester to find out if I got in which i didn't (the first time i applied). Then another round of applying which took another year (which is when i got in). For a total of four years. Plus two more years in the program (which I am half way done with) will make a total of six years for a AS in Registered nursing.

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Specializes in MED/SURG STROKE UNIT, LTC SUPER., IMU.
After two years of prereqs and then two years of nursing program after that, wouldn't you have a BSN. Not just an associates? or am I missing something... (I'm assuming the two years of school after your two years of wait list were nursing program, btw)

No. For an Associates in Nursing you have to spend 2 years for prereqs and then another 1 1/2-2 years of actual nursing school. The thought that a 2 year degree actually takes you 2 years is a myth.:eek:

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Specializes in MED/SURG STROKE UNIT, LTC SUPER., IMU.

double post

sorry

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Specializes in Medical Surgical Orthopedic.

My school was competitive entry. If your grades were high enough, you got right in...but if they weren't high enough, the wait was eternal.

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I am re-applying for fall of 12....i had applied a year ago but i decided to have my app differed....as i wanted to get all the co-reqs done before entering RN program nad just have the nursing classes....i am hoping i will be selected...if not... i am not waiting....i will be done...i am 49 now...i cant wait to much longer......i am a LPN now....so if i dont get in...it wasnt meant to be...

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