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Have aas in computer info systems from 1991 with 2.5 gpa.

I went to a tech school 10 years ago and got an A in every class.

Is it worth doing 5 semesters to receive bachelors in computer science then do absn route?

The best I could raise my cum gpa would be 3.1 before absn application .

Other option I am thinking about is do adn and work part time while doing RN to Bsn full time.

That would take 4 years.

I am interested in apn role.

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Hmm - so you're looking at 2-ish (academic) years to complete your BCS + ? semesters to complete nursing pre-reqs in order to qualify for a 16-18 month ABSN... as opposed to 4 yrs to do your BSN (maybe less if you already have some pre-reqs done). Time-wise, it seems like a wash. FYI, generic BSN grads are much preferred over ABSNs in my part of the country.

Then, there is the whole GPA thing. I dunno whether a 3.1 would get you into an ABSN program. You may want to check on the range of GPAs for accepted students in those programs. But, on the other hand, it is going to be tough to get into an RN program with a 2.5 GPA unless you opt for a very high-dollar commercial (for profit) school. You may also be surprised at the GPA ranges for ADN programs at Community Colleges... the intense competition for those programs is driving them up. My advice? Investigate local programs to find out their 'actual' GPA range for student admission as well as how much weight they place on GPA. Find out what entrance exams you have to take - and maxx those suckers! It would be to your advantage to find a school that gives consideration to life experience and motivation rather than just focusing on GPA.

Revisiting the time issue - your best bet may be to go for the ADN, start working as a nurse, and then look for a fast-track ADN-MSN program to get that NP. In those compressed programs, you will essentially 'skip' some undergrad courses and take the grad-level course instead. Not easy, but very do-able for motivated students.

You may want to investigate the field of Nursing Informatics - with your background, you would be especially qualified for this in-demand specialty area. You can get certified with a BSN, or get an MSN in Informatics.

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Hmm - so you're looking at 2-ish (academic) years to complete your BCS + ? semesters to complete nursing pre-reqs in order to qualify for a 16-18 month ABSN... as opposed to 4 yrs to do your BSN (maybe less if you already have some pre-reqs done). Time-wise, it seems like a wash. FYI, generic BSN grads are much preferred over ABSNs in my part of the country.

Then, there is the whole GPA thing. I dunno whether a 3.1 would get you into an ABSN program. You may want to check on the range of GPAs for accepted students in those programs. But, on the other hand, it is going to be tough to get into an RN program with a 2.5 GPA unless you opt for a very high-dollar commercial (for profit) school. You may also be surprised at the GPA ranges for ADN programs at Community Colleges... the intense competition for those programs is driving them up. My advice? Investigate local programs to find out their 'actual' GPA range for student admission as well as how much weight they place on GPA. Find out what entrance exams you have to take - and maxx those suckers! It would be to your advantage to find a school that gives consideration to life experience and motivation rather than just focusing on GPA.

Revisiting the time issue - your best bet may be to go for the ADN, start working as a nurse, and then look for a fast-track ADN-MSN program to get that NP. In those compressed programs, you will essentially 'skip' some undergrad courses and take the grad-level course instead. Not easy, but very do-able for motivated students.

You may want to investigate the field of Nursing Informatics - with your background, you would be especially qualified for this in-demand specialty area. You can get certified with a BSN, or get an MSN in Informatics.

I am leaning towards the ADN route. Doing the pre-reqs will be an easier uncommitted way of testing the field. 28 credits should take 3 semesters full time with a light first semester.

I have seen a classroom setting program for RN to Bsn that can be done in a year full time study.

Not sure on quality of school yet.

I thought about informatics but I already work as a system administrator on file servers/SANS and create engineering diagrams for infrastructure changes. I feel I should stay where I am in that choice.

I have taken a 17 course IT program in the past and received an A in every class. I know if I am motivated I can do well. Nursing and IT are apples/oranges so I am not saying I will get an A in every nursing class, just I can apply myself better.

I'm planning on using Kahn and reading the required textbooks before taking any pre-reqs to familiarize myself with the material while waiting to qualify for instate tuition eligibility (moving next month).

I have two career goals in mind now .

After completing the adn it may help whether BSN/MSN is the better route.

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