Transferring to another nursing program

minniebrown · Nov 14, 2013

I've never looked into it, but it's my understanding that most nursing schools don't allow transfer students from other programs. You would have to look at the schools you want to attend and find out their policies about transferring. I would stick with the school you are already attending. Adapt your life to make it work. Plan to study either before or after class on campus so you are mentally fresh. Bring a snack or drink some coffee. Get up earlier to study or get all of your errands done. What you are describing sounds typical of nursing school. I don't think a new school is going to change things that much. You will be burned out in a new school too. Ultimately, you have to do what's best for you.

ETA: Is your mentor a nurse? I have found that most people generally have no idea of the time commitment and work involved with nursing school.

malenurse69, MSN, NP · Nov 14, 2013

That does sound tough, is it possible to move closer to the program in the near future? Maybe on campus or a near by apt complex?

gxrod · Nov 14, 2013

I've never looked into it, but it's my understanding that most nursing schools don't allow transfer students from other programs. You would have to look at the schools you want to attend and find out their policies about transferring. I would stick with the school you are already attending. Adapt your life to make it work. Plan to study either before or after class on campus so you are mentally fresh. Bring a snack or drink some coffee. Get up earlier to study or get all of your errands done. What you are describing sounds typical of nursing school. I don't think a new school is going to change things that much. You will be burned out in a new school too. Ultimately, you have to do what's best for you.
ETA: Is your mentor a nurse? I have found that most people generally have no idea of the time commitment and work involved with nursing school.

Yes, my mentor is a nurse and a former instructor at another nursing school. I am attending class 3 days a week and clinicals 2 days a week so the only days I have off are Saturday and Sunday. Classes start at 8 am and clinicals at 7 am. By the time I get home, I am mentally drained. My school does not allow us to record lectures so I can't even study while I am driving home. Another thing that is bothering me is that the BRN is currently investigating the school, so that's not a good sign. I'm not sure I'm trying to get out of the school because of the commute, or the schools reputation. I would say both. I have looked in to a couple schools that are closer to my home and have begun the process of possibly transferring in or even doing my first semester over.

krisiepoo · Nov 14, 2013

In my area, nursing program classes are not transferrable. you would have to start at the beginning, however if you're in your first semester it wouldn't be such a big deal

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Nov 14, 2013

We aren't the people to ask-- the schools in your area are. Good luck!

Suey816 · Nov 16, 2013

I transferred from one community college to another after I moved and I have to repeat the first semester

gxrod · Nov 16, 2013

I transferred from one community college to another after I moved and I have to repeat the first semester

If you don't mind me asking, what was the reason you transferred? Did they give you admission priority because you were previously enrolled in another program?

northmississippi · Nov 17, 2013

If you had completed your third semester, they may have let you apply some credit, but it's unlikely you will get any credit since your still in fundamentals, just take it again and be the top student now that you know alot about it.