Transfer into ABSN program?

[2pumpkins]

Hi all!

I was just accepted to a new program in NC which is a dual enrollment between a community college and university. You initially earn your ADN, sit for the NCLEX, then complete online courses through the university for your BSN. It's a great program but I have a bachelors so I'm not sure if it's for me. I may have to take additional classes I've already taken. Actually, the program was designed for high school students but many others like me are taking advantage of a new opportunity. Do you know if it's possible to transfer into an ABSN program if I'm not happy with this one? Obviously, I would need to contact the school but just wanted to see if others have done it. The ABSN programs here are very competitive so I don't know if I have a chance anyway. Also, with this program the first year of courses are prereqs so I don't technically start the nursing courses until next Fall. Have any of you done this?

Thanks!

[HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD]

That sounds like a really great program. I have always been a huge fan of the multi-entry / multi-exit programs that provide flexibility and options for students because - no matter how well you plan, real life sometimes interferes. Accelerated programs are very rigidly structured and intense. There is no 'down time' at all. IMO, you'll be much better off in the long run with a slower pace that allows you to achieve a higher level of professional enculturation & has much less impact on your family/personal life.

Acute care hiring managers in my organization are actively avoiding ABSN & entry-level MSNs due to poor experiences with these grads. They prefer generic BSN grads by a wide margin over any other type of program.

[2pumpkins]

That's why I initially chose this program over the ABSN but there really is no flexibility in this program either. I'll be taking BSN summer courses while studying and taking NCLEX (I've asked if we could start in the Fall after nursing classes are over but they said no). We actually have a couple great accelerated programs here (UNC and Duke), but very intense, like you said. Regardless, nursing school is TOUGH! :) Thanks for your comment!