Published Jun 5, 2020
Bobognnp
26 Posts
Hello everyone!
I thought I would post about my situation on here in case anyone had any advice. I plan on starting nursing school in the upcoming fall semester. I already received admission into an ABSN program (which wasn't my first choice). My first choice school put me on a waitlist for their ABSN but later sent me an email saying that they aren't sure whether they'll be able to give me a spot in the ABSN so I can either remain on the waitlist or I could take a spot in their traditional program. They said that because I already completed my bachelors degree in biology ( go 2020 grads!!) they believe it would take 5 semesters instead of the original 4 with the ABSN. It also would take longer because unlike ABSN students who take classes in the Summer traditional students don't. If I go with the ABSN I expect my graduation date would be Fall 2021 and I'll graduate at 22. If I go with the traditional I expect with the extra semester and the breaks in the Summer I'll graduate in fall 2022 and be 23 years old. It's my first choice and I want to go there so bad because I really like the area and my boyfriend lives around there as well. I believe the traditional program would be cheaper as well even with the extra semester when compared to the ABSN I got into. But if I go with the ABSN I could graduate a whole year earlier and get into the workforce quicker.
What do you all think?
Guest1142305
507 Posts
Cheaper, but how much salary do you lose by graduating later?
I’m really not sure I plan on working in the Maryland/ D.C area once I graduate. And I think that new nurses get paid at least $30 and hour.
6 minutes ago, Bobognnp said:I’m really not sure I plan on working in the Maryland/ D.C area once I graduate. And I think that new nurses get paid at least $30 and hour.
Out of curiosity, with a B.S. in Biology why didn’t you apply to medical school? I’d assume you have all the prerequisites. No interest? Or do you prefer the shorter path to mid level provider (np/pa) with better quality of life in exchange for Lowe lifetime earnings? You could have easily applied to PA school as well.
I didn’t really like how long it would take to get through medical school/PA school. Plus I felt as if my grades were not good enough for medical school so I didn’t apply.
Fair enough. I’m in a similar situation; similar reasons for not applying. I have he grades, but the time commitment at my age (37) is a questionable investment.
You are only young once. It’s a choice. Accelerate and be working faster, or do the traditional and have some free time to enjoy while you are young.