So I basically had 2 advisors tell me...

[Chris99mu]

...That unless you have a 4.0, you have a slim to none chance of getting into the RN-generic track at PHCC :-( I have a 3.71 only because I took a 4 credit Psych and got a B- about 8 years ago. And they do not let you retake anything unless it's a C or lower. Everything else is an A. Even if I get a perfect on the entrance exam, that still is only 50% and they both suggested I look at other options. So, do I:

A)Continue this course and apply anyway. If I choose this, I will be finishing pre-reqs this fall and applying for Fall 2010

B) Apply for the LPN program, start Jan '10. This is a year program and I'm not sure if I could drop out IF by some small miracle of God, I got into the RN prgram in fall. If I did the LPN, it is a year and then another year bridge to RN program.

C) Stack up this fall on other pre-reqs for the other 2 local schools and apply. One is HCC but as I am not a Hills. resident, and guessing that they are as packed as PHCC, I doubt my chances are any better though. The other is USF which offers a 2nd bachelors -accelerated. But I don't want another bachelors - I eventually want my Masters! Plus, USF costs quite a bit more and takes 3 years.

For the LPN, all I have to do is take the NET and apply by Sept 15th. But it only accepts something like 48 students over 2 campuses. The RN program admits about 100 over 2 campuses. I think the recent class for the RN program had over 400 applicants. :-( Not good odds at all.

What do you think? TIA!

[swirlything]

What will you GPA be after you get As on all the prereqs you still have to take?

Does the LPN-RN bridge require work experience? If it doesn't, then doing the LPN and the bridge may actually get you to your RN faster than the RN program.

Personally, I would apply for both and keep your fingers crossed.

[Chris99mu]

Switrly - 3.71 is with 1 current A, 3 must-get A's this fall and the B from psych.