Where do I go from here ?

RunBabyRN · May 21, 2014

No. This program probably won't help you, honestly. Nursing programs are set curricula with prerequisites and their own application process. I believe URI and CCRI have nursing programs (double check of course!). Take a look at their websites to get more info, and if your questions aren't answered there, you can always contact the departments. You'll need to take the prerequisites and make sure they're transferable. Apply to more than one nursing school (so make sure you have all of the prereqs done for EVERY program to which you plan to apply- consider CT and MA as well!), as casting a wide net increases your chances of getting in somewhere. I hope you haven't paid an arm and a leg for your associate's, because honestly, I'm not sure what it'll do for you.

Enfermeira94 · May 21, 2014

Hello RunBabyRun,

You have got to be kidding me ! I am going to school for nothing then ? Will this degree help me at all ?!

Please help me !

RunBabyRN · May 21, 2014

What is your goal with it? What were you under the impression that it would do for you? I'm just curious. Did they promise you that it would help you in some way?

Enfermeira94 · May 21, 2014

Hello

The school said this would help me become a Registered Nurse....which is where I want to be... I thought this was my generals that I needed....

RunBabyRN · May 21, 2014

Ugh. Did you take a couple of 5 unit A&P courses, 5 unit microbiology, and 5 unit chemistry courses? If so, those are the main prereqs for nursing, so at least if those are done, that helps. You'll need to research what other prereqs you'll need for specific programs. Beyond that, though, it doesn't actually make a difference in the curriculum. The general ed is probably the same, but it won't shorten the actual nursing program for you.

Was this a for-profit tech school? Make sure your credits are transferable, because if they're not, you'll have to start over. Unfortunately, tech schools are notorious for telling people what they want to hear to get their money.

Enfermeira94 · May 21, 2014

Well I did not have to pay anything for the 1st year because of finical aide, and the school is South University. I am currently taking chemistry, soon I take psychology, microbiology , microbiology lab , human growth and development, anatomy & physiology 1 , anatomy & physiology 2 , Nutrition and Human Pathophysiology

RunBabyRN · May 21, 2014

I'm not familiar with South University, but those classes do sound right (again, just be sure they're transferable and that they're exactly the right ones for nursing programs). You can probably take these classes for less through a community college, just FYI. However, those classes at a CC tend to be very impacted because of the prenursing students.

Enfermeira94 · May 21, 2014

According to my research they are transferable, but I am going to talk to my counselor about where to go from here....

RunBabyRN · May 21, 2014

Definitely. Do you know through which schools you hope to do nursing? I would definitely be in touch with them as well just to make sure all of your ducks are in a row when it comes time to apply.

Best of luck with everything!! :)

Enfermeira94 · May 21, 2014

My dream is to go to RIC, they are known for there Nursing programs. If not, plan B is CCRI but there line for nursing is soo long.

Thank you so much ! :laugh:

Hopeful0630 · May 26, 2014

Ccri no longer has a wait list.. entrance to the program is performance based so if u have good grades u will probably get in.. I'm starting in the fall at ccri and in the mean time have been taking all of RIC's general courses so I can transfer soon after ccri and complete my bachelor's in one year.. ccri is well known for its program so I suggest maybe taking a look there.