State univ vs private univ nursing school

msitz13 · Oct 11, 2004

Hi! I am in San Diego, Ca. I'm currently taking my pre reqs for nursing and general ed classes to transfer to 4-yr univ/nursing program. I have heard that getting into this program is very competative; 500 applicants-60 choosen. Also it goes by a point system, no waiting list. I am 33 years old and a good student, i get A's and B's but am still concerned that I will not get in. Not getting in can set me back as far as starting someplace else since different schools have different requirements(similar but diff). There is a private school-Point Loma University that is an option but much, much more expensive but seems more likely that I will get into that program. I need to make a decision soon so I can take the appropriate classes next semester-different schools/diff classes. time budget!!! If anybody has gone through this or gone to these schools can you please advise or share your experience? I'd love to hear from you!!! :rolleyes:

avery · Oct 12, 2004

Hi! I am in San Diego, Ca. I'm currently taking my pre reqs for nursing and general ed classes to transfer to 4-yr univ/nursing program. I have heard that getting into this program is very competative; 500 applicants-60 choosen. Also it goes by a point system, no waiting list. I am 33 years old and a good student, i get A's and B's but am still concerned that I will not get in. Not getting in can set me back as far as starting someplace else since different schools have different requirements(similar but diff). There is a private school-Point Loma University that is an option but much, much more expensive but seems more likely that I will get into that program. I need to make a decision soon so I can take the appropriate classes next semester-different schools/diff classes. time budget!!! If anybody has gone through this or gone to these schools can you please advise or share your experience? I'd love to hear from you!!!

Hi,

I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.

If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.

Hope this helps!

Avery

B.S.N. Student

Dallas, TX

avery · Oct 12, 2004

Hi! I am in San Diego, Ca. I'm currently taking my pre reqs for nursing and general ed classes to transfer to 4-yr univ/nursing program. I have heard that getting into this program is very competative; 500 applicants-60 choosen. Also it goes by a point system, no waiting list. I am 33 years old and a good student, i get A's and B's but am still concerned that I will not get in. Not getting in can set me back as far as starting someplace else since different schools have different requirements(similar but diff). There is a private school-Point Loma University that is an option but much, much more expensive but seems more likely that I will get into that program. I need to make a decision soon so I can take the appropriate classes next semester-different schools/diff classes. time budget!!! If anybody has gone through this or gone to these schools can you please advise or share your experience? I'd love to hear from you!!!

Hi,

I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.

If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.

Hope this helps!

Avery

B.S.N. Student

Dallas, TX

msitz13 · Oct 12, 2004

Thank You so much for replying. It does help! I will look into the hospital scholarships, I had not heard of that. I appreciate it. :) Bye ]Hi,

I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.

If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.

Hope this helps!

Avery

B.S.N. Student

Dallas, TX

msitz13 · Oct 12, 2004

Thank You so much for replying. It does help! I will look into the hospital scholarships, I had not heard of that. I appreciate it. :) Bye ]Hi,

I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.

If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.

Hope this helps!

Avery

B.S.N. Student

Dallas, TX

avery · Oct 12, 2004

Thank You so much for replying. It does help! I will look into the hospital scholarships, I had not heard of that. I appreciate it. :) Bye ]Hi,
I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.
If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.
Hope this helps!
Avery
B.S.N. Student
Dallas, TX

Hi again,

Almost every hospital in my area offers a scholarship to nursing students, it is just a matter of which hospital you would like to work at. I have an externship set up for next summer which I received a $5k check for, it is a scholarship, and I get paid for the externship and get credit at school for it!

Good luck in whichever path you choose!

Avery

avery · Oct 12, 2004

Thank You so much for replying. It does help! I will look into the hospital scholarships, I had not heard of that. I appreciate it. :) Bye ]Hi,
I attend a public university in Texas, and yes, it is very competitive. Some of my classmates applied three times before being accepted. Our cutoff was a 3.70 GPA. There were 850 people who applied and 100 were accepted. Students are accepted in the fall and the spring.
If you have to go the private school route, there are many hospitals who give scholarships if you go and work for them when you graduate.
Hope this helps!
Avery
B.S.N. Student
Dallas, TX

Hi again,

Almost every hospital in my area offers a scholarship to nursing students, it is just a matter of which hospital you would like to work at. I have an externship set up for next summer which I received a $5k check for, it is a scholarship, and I get paid for the externship and get credit at school for it!

Good luck in whichever path you choose!

Avery

msitz13 · Oct 12, 2004

That's great! Well, I used to work at Kaiser and they will pay for school if you already work for them, but I never heard of anything else. I will definetly find out. I have a four year old at home; I stopped working to be a stay at home mom and I have not gone back to work--I'm a student now!! I thought about going back to work but I don't think I can handle work, a lot of studying, family, and kindergarten +. If I found what you say that would be easier for me to work out. thanks!!!!!:)

Hi again,

Almost every hospital in my! area offers a scholarship to nursing students, it is just a matter of which hospital you would like to work at. I have an externship set up for next summer which I received a $5k check for, it is a scholarship, and I get paid for the externship and get credit at school for it!

Good luck in whichever path you choose!

Avery

msitz13 · Oct 12, 2004

That's great! Well, I used to work at Kaiser and they will pay for school if you already work for them, but I never heard of anything else. I will definetly find out. I have a four year old at home; I stopped working to be a stay at home mom and I have not gone back to work--I'm a student now!! I thought about going back to work but I don't think I can handle work, a lot of studying, family, and kindergarten +. If I found what you say that would be easier for me to work out. thanks!!!!!:)

Hi again,

Almost every hospital in my! area offers a scholarship to nursing students, it is just a matter of which hospital you would like to work at. I have an externship set up for next summer which I received a $5k check for, it is a scholarship, and I get paid for the externship and get credit at school for it!

Good luck in whichever path you choose!

Avery

avery · Oct 12, 2004

I work about four hours a month as a phlebotomist.Used to work more but there isn't enough time anymore. We have a four year old and an eight year old so I know what your mean regarding being busy with the kids.

I am in my first B.S.N. semester of nursing classes. It is not too bad, but there is a lot to manage as far as handling your time.

Take Care,

Avery

avery · Oct 12, 2004

I work about four hours a month as a phlebotomist.Used to work more but there isn't enough time anymore. We have a four year old and an eight year old so I know what your mean regarding being busy with the kids.

I am in my first B.S.N. semester of nursing classes. It is not too bad, but there is a lot to manage as far as handling your time.

Take Care,

Avery