Wait for AS or complete BSN

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I have seen that there are a lot of people talking about the wait lists at community colleges for the AS Nursing degrees. I to went round and round in circles trying to find the right one for me. What I ended up doing is placing my name on a waiting list and then continued to take all of the prerequisites for a BSN program. I finished all of the prerequisites and was accepted to University of Colorado at the Health Science Center before I ever heard anything about being accepted from a waiting list. I guess you have to decide if you want to wait 3-4 years to get into a program that will last 18mo to 2 years or just go straight through and get a BSN degree in 4 years.... For me I did not want to wait 3-4 years to start a 2 year degree I am now starting my Senior year in the fall. Total time from start to Finnish will be right at 4 years.

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Congratulations! That was a very smart strategy you used.

Best wishes on getting in at CU!

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I've done the same thing while waiting. I can apply to CU this summer and start a year ahead of when I would start at ACC. If I don't get in, I've still got the CC program to fall back on. I hate putting all my eggs in one basket, so this helps me sleep better at night. :)

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That is exactly what I am going to try and do. I am going to get on the community colleges wait lists here soon, and I am going to be finished with the pre-requisites for UCDHSC and ready to apply next summer. Did you have a really high GPA? Please let me know! I am trying to keep it as high as possible, but working full time and school full time makes it a litte harder. It is a gamble going back and forth and sometimes it can be very discouraging waiting and waiting. I hope and pray I get in the first time I apply!!!

Thanks.

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I did the same thing. I took the classes I needed to get on the FRCC wait list and found out that it would be at least 3 to 5 years. I managed to get all of my pre-reqs for UCHSC and UNC done in about 18 months and am getting ready to start my senior year UCHSC. I just recently heard from the community college that my number would be at the top of the list for January 2008, I politely let them know that I hadn't had the time to wait around :)

RNin'08

~my reality check bounced~

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It makes me feel like there is hope to hear that you have been able to do this. My ultimate goal is to have a degree from CU because that is the number one place I'd like to go. At this point I am just ready to get in somewhere!!! Thank you for the help! ;)

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JaeDream,

You should always go for your dreams. It had always been a dream of mine to go to CU an now I am @ UCHSC SON. I also worked full time, and have 2 children. My GPA from CCD was 3.82, after This was amazing to me I. I about killed myself to get it and then find that most of the people I have spoke with had a 4.0. Just a little tip. Your essay is crucial. Have a memorable essay, and keep your grades as high as you can. Good luck and always keep your eyes on your dreams.

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Congratulations. You were wise in your approach. Many people are following this same approach, instead of waiting for years.

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