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Im currently searching and searching for a program that will lead me to not only an RN, but a BSN or FNP. I prefer not to go the accelerated route as I've been out of school for 5 years and dont know if I want to jump into such an intense program like that. I dont meet the requirements for a lot of schools: no GREs, no RN licensure, some of my undergrad courses have expired, the deadlines for a Fall start have passed and some schools are asking for ridiculous money as an out of state student.

Does anyone have any advice or suggestions?

I have a BS in Exercise Science, currently live in New Hampshire and really have nothing restricting me from relocating... besides my job and friends.

Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Jessica

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Hi Jessica,

I plan go to a State university to obtain my BSN in nursing. There are 2 state schools near me. There are some private schools that offer BSN's, but they are very expensive.

My state licensing agency also has a list of approved nursing programs online and I can search that list to find BSN programs.

If you are considering relocating, I'd look at cost and whether you can get into the program with no waiting list - even if you have to "compete" with your GPA.

Another option is to obtain a CNA or LPN and then go to an online BSN Program like WGU (Western Governor's University) or Indiana State University.

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

i know you said you didn't want to go the accelerated route but check out http://www.aacn.nche.edu/education/pdf/aplist.pdf

you might change your mind. you'll notice on the last page it even lists msn programs. some schools do not require the gre but i suggest you do take it. i didn't study that long for it and the second time i did make over 1000 combined score.

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Thank you very much for your replies!

I change my mind every day on what path I'm going to follow with this dilemmia of mine. For a few days now though I've decided to apply to the community college in the area and obtain an associate's degree and RN. Its a two year program and the entire degree costs less than a semester in a BSN program. The only two in-state programs are University of New England and University of New Hampshire - both who are at the top of the nation's most expensive colleges list. Out of state tuition is usually 3-5 times more per credit. I want to take a risk and get out of my NH comfort zone, but can rationalize paying that much more. I also dont have much time as deadlines for the Fall have already passed for most programs, and I haven't visited any campuses.

I'm taking an online Microbiology course right now to meet the prerequisites of most programs I'm interested in - it is TOUGH! I swore to myself it'd be the first and last online class I'd take. Nursing is a hands-on profession, has anyone felt limited taking classes online?

Thank you for the link too! I actually found that a while back and made a spread sheet of all the schools and filled it out with programs, deadlines, prereqs, class size, cost, etc. ... yes, I have a history of being indecisive and think things through for a long time.

I appreciate you both taking the time to write back! I still havent comitted to anything so keep the advice coming!! :)

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