Which nursing schools are easy to get into?

OCNRN63, RN · Dec 30, 2013

tsullivan807 said:

Hi!
I am currently 18 and just finished my first semester at my local university majoring in biology. I finished with a 3.01 GPA. I got a C+ in A&P 1 and unfortuntely missed a B by one point. other than that, all A's and B's. I like the idea of a lower division and upper division like at the University of Alabama, but I live in the Poconos in PA...which means I would be way over $200,000 in debt when I graduate, which I am unsure if it is worth it. I was also considering applying to NYU because of the high tuition, there are less applicants. Anyone with any advice would be greatly appreciated. Also my SAT was 1500 and ACT was 22.

DO NOT GO INTO MAJOR DEBT FOR NURSING SCHOOL! Do you hear me? You are close to paying what people in medical school pay.

Is there a community college in your area that offers a nursing program? How about the university you are currently attending?

Nursing jobs are not as easy to come by as they were years ago. Don't put yourself into debt that you cannot repay. Even if you got a nursing job, you would be so bogged down with student loans that you would have no chance of getting a car/apartment/house. You would be paying on that loan until you retire. What if you find out nursing isn't for you or if you go months, even a year or more without finding a nursing job?

OCNRN63, RN · Dec 30, 2013

What about St. Luke's in Bethlehem? Yes, it's a diploma program, but it's much cheaper, has a good reputation and only two years. You could get a job after you graduate and do an RN-BSN program and most likely get some tuition reimbursement from your employer. Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA has an ADN program and a BSN program; both have good reputations.

Don't think about the easiest program to get into. Think about the one that would give you the best education.

http://www.slhn.org/Medical-Education/~/media/Files/PDF/SON/13-14%20New%20Estimated%20Schedule%20of%20Expenses.pdf

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Dec 30, 2013

What about St. Luke's in Bethlehem? Yes it's a diploma program, but it's much cheaper, has a good reputation and only two years. You could get a job after you graduate and do an RN-BSN program and most likely get some tuition reimbursement from your employer. Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA has an ADN program and a BSN program; both have good reputations. Don't think about the easiest program to get into. Think about the one that would give you the best education. http://www.slhn.org/Medical-Education/~/media/Files/PDF/SON/13-14%20New%20Estimated%20Schedule%20of%20Expenses.pdf

THIS....

The are too many nursing programs in PA that are FAR less into debt and will give you a quality education; pay the State tuition, and go from there; there are plenty of CC and diploma schools that have also have partnerships with universities to complete the BSN if that is what you want. Look and choose wisely. :yes:

OCNRN63, RN · Dec 30, 2013

RN to BSN Program

tsullivan807 · Dec 30, 2013

What about St. Luke's in Bethlehem? Yes, it's a diploma program, but it's much cheaper, has a good reputation and only two years. You could get a job after you graduate and do an RN-BSN program and most likely get some tuition reimbursement from your employer. Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA has an ADN program and a BSN program; both have good reputations.

Don't think about the easiest program to get into. Think about the one that would give you the best education.

http://www.slhn.org/Medical-Education/~/media/Files/PDF/SON/13-14 New Estimated Schedule of Expenses.pdf

I wouldn't think about the easiest program to get into if grades weren't a problem but they are. All the cheaper schools are even more hard because they have more applicants. And yes I did look into St. Luke's and if I did get in I would go but the odds seem against me.

LadyFree28, BSN, LPN, RN · Dec 30, 2013

I wouldn't think about the easiest program to get into if grades weren't a problem but they are. All the cheaper schools are even more hard because they have more applicants. And yes I did look into St. Luke's and if I did get in I would go but the odds seem against me.

Then cast your net wide ALL over PA, then before going to another state.

LindaB73 · Dec 30, 2013

Go to a state school!!!! Edinboro university has a great nursing program - definitely check into the state schools first.

OCNRN63, RN · Dec 31, 2013

tsullivan807 said:

I wouldn't think about the easiest program to get into if grades weren't a problem but they are. All the cheaper schools are even more hard because they have more applicants. And yes I did look into St. Luke's and if I did get in I would go but the odds seem against me.

You won't know until you try. Do what LadyFree said: Check out programs all over PA...maybe retake some of your courses that have lower grades. You could become a more competitive applicant that way.

lefrench123 · Dec 31, 2013

You have a lot of time to work on improving your GPA. Don't let that C discourage you!

friendlyjane · Dec 31, 2013

Look, this is your first semester. Don't make anymore C's and bring that GPA up. Retake it if they let you and keep on chugging along. Don't count yourself out yet. Way to soon for that.

elkpark · Dec 31, 2013

I would caution that, competition and demand in nursing school being what it is these days, any nursing program that is "easy to get into" is probably not one you want to attend.