Transfer Student Possibilities??

[Maroney555]

I am starting off my college career at a community college.

Up until this semester, I have acquired multiple W grades and my GPA is low (2.1). I am expecting straight A's this semester and plan on continuing my motivation. When my bad grades occurred, I had a lot of outside things straining my studies.

Because of my rough start, I am assuming it's pretty unlikely for me to get into a California state nursing school straight from my community college. Is that an accurate assumption? I want to at least apply to a nursing school when I am eligible to transfer, but there are a couple things that worry me:

What exactly is the process for a transfer student to get into a nursing school? I have seen so many conflicting things such as apply to the school first, then apply to the program? Which in my opinion would take months? How would I apply to multiple schools programs?

Also, in case I get rejected from nursing school, I want to obtain a B.S. in Health Science and then do an accelerated program or something afterward instead. How do I assure that I get into a school for a general degree if I would apply to the nursing program?

Thanks for all of the help!

[MeganS]

You did not reveal why you wanted to go to a Calif university versus an ADN program at a community college. Both programs are excellent.

I suggest that you concentrate on your prerequsites first. Once you have those under control with good grades, then you may want to consider applying to the ADN or BSN program.

Most community colleges in Calif require a minimum of 2.5 to apply; once you apply, you are placed on a list or put in the lottery. Some colleges use a complicated formula that is based on your TEAS exam, grades in prerequisite classes (whether you failed a class and had to retake it, and a number of other things that make up the formula, to determine your eligibility. Then you are placed on the waiting list or lottery list.

If you are concerned about your grades, consider getting your ADN first. Afterwards you would be eligible to take your NCLEX exam and become an RN. With you licese you can work. Employers often provide educational assistance for those nurses seeking their BSN...all the while you are working and earning an income.

The decision is yours to make. An ADN or BSN are both excellent degrees; the question for you is which degree will you pursue. :redpinkhe