Hi all! I'm a senior in highschool who has actually posted here before and had some questions on my options for nursing. I have been editing my college list as I've been bouncing back and fourth between applying to colleges I want to go to and seeing if I can get into their nursing program as well.
I'm planning on applying to eight colleges and right now I have 4 on my list. Unfortunately every nursing school I've looked at has stressed the importance of a high school transcript and through emails I've learned that my sat scores are not very competitive for most school' prenursing program.
Now I'm at a roadblock. The four schools I have on my list so far are all schools that offer bsn programs and Id have no trouble getting into the colleges themselves but their nursing program is a different story.
Only two of these schools allow in school transfer students while the rest require you to be admitted as prenursing students based on a competitive high school transcript.
My question to you guys is if I should add "safety" schools to my list by adding in 2 adn programs and 2 LPN programs that I should apply to. Community college is out of the question so if you guys have any school suggestions that would help a bunch.
I know nursing is what I want to do and I've worked hard in school but unfortunately the math portion of my sats has not shown this. I've taken the test 3 times and I'm waiting on my final scores to arrive in a couple of days but my options are slowly running out.
My parents are pretty adamant about their decision and personally I dont think I could spend another year here either. I have a very deep dislike for my town and my local college doesn't have the best reputation. I think both me and my parents can agree that it's time to shove me out the nest and experience the world on my own. My only concern now Is that I have been left alone with the huge decision of choosing a school that is cost friendly and has a program I can get into. I trust my capabilities but besides the help Im receiving from my guidance counselor I'm pretty much jumping in this blind.
I was going to ask the same question as above(why not community college?).I guess I get their reasoning for you wanting to get out of town/go away(I feel the same way about my HS junior).Are there any other community colleges, like in neigboring towns?
What about State schools? Also, as others have mentioned, go in as 'undecided' and take the courses that are pre-requisites for nursing. And here's a little secret: even if you get in as a nursing major this year, you still need to pass the prerequisites, or you can get dropped form the program (at some schools).
Why are community colleges out of the question? You'll have a MUCH easier time getting into a good University with some college credits under your belt (assuming good grades, of course). After you're a college student, your SAT's don't matter any more. You can circumvent all your issues (and save some money) by having community colleges as an option.
It's not like community colleges are for dumb people, or will restrict your admittance into nursing school. The school I'm going to for my BSN has over 50% of their acceptances from the cc, instead of the university it's a part of.
If community colleges are out of the question I think I may know who may be behind this point of view.
One can only guess at which for-profit may be lurking.
Probably one of the cookie sponsors that constantly chase me around the internet trolling for victims
Take your the prequisites while you applying to the nursing school. Since it seems you want to start right away at a college. From my nursing research it seems to be a good option and start when planning to go.
If you dont get in, no worries. You can apply to a vocational school. There are even diploma programs in hospitals which seem pretty cool because you can take prerequisites online. 😀
Hope this was helpful, im freaking out too😅 but i'll be fine no matter what outcomes.
Yeah unfortunately my high school transcript wouldn't do much for me if I tried to start nursing school out of high school, but through all my research I haven't found many schools with the prereq alternative or the school's rule Is either that they won't accept transfers into the program or there would be no point in trying to go "undeclared " and transfer in because the seats will most likely be filled.
Just got back from an open house at Bloomsburg University and this was the case. The requirements for the nursing school weren't terribly competitive but I couldn't even meet the basic requirements. I'm planning on taking the act for the first time in December and will study my heart out for this test considering that it's one of my only options to fall back on at this point.
I really want to thank Everyone who has replied and hopefully Ill be able to update you all on the process. Won't go down without a fight
ReinventingMyselfAgain, MSN, RN
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I was going to ask the same question as above(why not community college?).I guess I get their reasoning for you wanting to get out of town/go away(I feel the same way about my HS junior).Are there any other community colleges, like in neigboring towns?
What about State schools? Also, as others have mentioned, go in as 'undecided' and take the courses that are pre-requisites for nursing. And here's a little secret: even if you get in as a nursing major this year, you still need to pass the prerequisites, or you can get dropped form the program (at some schools).