Trying to get a second chance at nursing school

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The following about to say takes a lot of courage to pull off, but I can do it. Here we go:

Last Spring 2010, I was attending a BSN program. I was a J2 at the time. However, I ran into problems that ended my run in that particular BSN program. I did not pass one of my lectures. It was my second strike. I, previously, did not pass one of other classes. Nonetheless, I became back that next semester (Fall 2009) to pass that particular class with a "C". Anyways, to continue with my story. Before my dismissal from that BSN program, I warned the college of nursing about me not passing one of my classes and that the college of nursing said that they would be able to help me in any way. Here's where it goes very bad. I was not passing one of my classes. All Spring 2010 semester long, I asked the college and instructor (of that particular class that I was not passing) to help me in order to improve my grade so that I can pass. Both (the instructor and the college) hung me out to dry and refused to help me in order to succeed. I asked the instructor, "What do I need to?" The instructor replied back, "You are on your own." I didn't pass that particular nursing course due to not receiving help from anybody, not even the students. I struggled in that course so bad it was not funny. My BSN career was done. One of the college administrators asked to leave the college and not show up for the final exam of that course. I left the college in disarray. Over the Summer 2010, I said to myself that I had a bad run with this nursing program and that I wanted to give nursing a second shot. I started to gain a lot of my confidence back about still wanting to become an RN.

-I got certified as a CNA

-I talked to a couple of other nursing programs my area (other than the one I got dismissed from).

-I told both programs how I got treated at my previous college of nursing and the end of result.

-Both nursing programs are willing to give a second chance. However, there are some things that I would have to follow:

One program is an ADN program and the other is a BSN program. The ADN program told me that I would have to do the clinicals by order of semester, starting with the Fall 2011 semester (basically, I would have to repeat the wholistic nursing course plus clinical all over despite being a licensed CNA) and go part-time in the program. As for the BSN program, they told me that I would start back as a J2 and go part-time in the program. I agreed to both.

The advantage is that I have no Gen-Ed's left to complete, but the clinicals for both programs. My question is should I go with the offer of: 3 semesters-receive an BSN or 4 semesters-receive an ADN?

Thanks and sorry for the long story.

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BSN, for sure

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I would go for the BSN because technically a bachelor's is higher than an associates. And plus, you would have to start from the beginning for the ADN program, do you want to do that?

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Easy answer, since both are willing to work with you. Get the BSN.

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I want the BSN very badly.

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Specializes in ob/gyn med /surg.

Go for your BSN !! I'm so glad you are going back to school !! Please keep me posted on how you are doing !!!

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I don't know why you are asking a question if you should do 3 semesters for BSN or 4 semesters for ADN. Kind of a silly question. What is you logic in comparing this scenario?

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I've been told go to for the ADN because you'll have more clinical experience compared to BSN where the experience is less. That's just data I have gone off of.

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The clinical experience that will be of more benefit to you is what you receive on your first job. You want to sit for the NCLEX. Don't give the nursing program more significance than it deserves.

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it depends now on YOU... what are your future goals? you plan on getting a MSN later on? where are you located? you have to do research as well...the internet is a great thing trust me... but you have to find out where do you plan on working at afterwards..... where i live down here in the Inland Empire... i've found out its true.... they tend to go for those w/ ADNs over BSNs... i had like 5 friends w BSNs and were jobless for over a year where other friends w ADNs were not.....

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there are no jobs for new nurses anyway so good luck with that

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Ortho, ASC.

"However, I ran into problems that ended my run in that particular BSN program. I did not pass one of my lectures. It was my second strike. I, previously, did not pass one of other classes."

" I was not passing one of my classes. All Spring 2010 semester long, I asked the college and instructor (of that particular class that I was not passing) to help me in order to improve my grade so that I can pass. Both (the instructor and the college) hung me out to dry and refused to help me in order to succeed. I asked the instructor, "What do I need to?" The instructor replied back, "You are on your own." I didn't pass that particular nursing course due to not receiving help from anybody, not even the students"

You might want to examine your thought processes regarding your past student experience. If you were not passing a class, it was incumbent upon and only you to raise your grade, not your teacher, not the college, and certainly not your fellow students.

Please don't get me wrong...I hope for the best for you in your new school. But I have a strong feeling that there's much more to this story than has been told. Success in the future will depend upon your taking responsibility for yourself, your actions, and your schoolwork. Blaming others will not help you make the changes necessary to change your study habits.

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