Which US schools have less competition for entry?

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Doesn't matter if the school has a waiting list or not, doing research showed me even without waiting lists the wait can still be years.

So which schools in the nation have less than a year wait once pre-reqs are done and with a decent GPA? Right now I am trying to decide between NC or GA programs, but I am willing to go elsewhere since the wait there is long also.

I figure since I won't have time for friends or family while in school. I might as well move to a new city where I don't know anyone if that means I will get on the career track even faster than staying where I am.

I'd prefer ASN, but BSN programs are fine, doesn't matter which.

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i attend wayne county community college in det. mi. no waiting list, if you don't get in you reapply next semester, if you still don't get in, you start the process all over. probably need at least a 3.4 in prereq. and it is now in-district preferred first. all nursing schools are competitive, i mean to apply you at least gotta have a 2.7gpa i believe. used to 2.5 but i think it was just raised. hope this helps

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Galen College of Nursing. No wait. 2 year program that INCLUDES Pre Reqs. galencollege.edu . There are campuses in Louisville, Ky, Cincinnati, Oh, Tampa, Fl, and somewhere in Texas.

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What about South Carolina?

I go to Greenville Technical College (http://www.gvltec.edu) in upstate SC. GTC has a great nursing program and does not use a waiting list. Nursing classes start in spring, summer, and fall. You are not required to have all prerequisites complete before applying (although it is advised), and with excellent grades, it is possible to get accepted even if you are short a class or 2 (provided it is not a math or science).

The application period is July-September for spring admission and December-February for summer/fall. Here is a link to the ADN Weighted Admissions form if you are curious: http://www.gvltec.edu/academics/academic_depts/nursing/ADN_Admissions_Form.doc The average score is typically 40+ points.

If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Good luck finding a school.

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Doesn't matter if the school has a waiting list or not, doing research showed me even without waiting lists the wait can still be years.

So which schools in the nation have less than a year wait once pre-reqs are done and with a decent GPA? Right now I am trying to decide between NC or GA programs, but I am willing to go elsewhere since the wait there is long also.

I figure since I won't have time for friends or family while in school. I might as well move to a new city where I don't know anyone if that means I will get on the career track even faster than staying where I am.

I'd prefer ASN, but BSN programs are fine, doesn't matter which.

Most of the community colleges in Eastern North Carolina do not have waiting lists. You either get in or you don't--point blank.

Also, to my knowlege most of the universities across the state don't have waiting lists for the BSN programs.

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Specializes in Med/Surg.

I go to Rhode Island College (www.ric.edu) in Providence, RI. No waiting list, no entrance exams. You have to complete the usual prerequisites for the BSN program before applying, and have a minimum GPA of 2.7.

I was accepted with a 3.3 GPA. Most students are accepted on either the first or second application, and rarely a third. The program is great and NCLEX pass rates are above state and national averages. PM me for any other info.

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Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. College of New Rochelle in NY. Molloy College in Long Island, NY.

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There are several fine schools in Georgia. I am in an ADN program at a community college. Maybe look at South Georgia College or Middle Georgia College. Both have great ADN programs that have limited to no waiting lists.

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no entrance exam??? wow, i should've applied there

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Specializes in SNF/Acute.

have you ever thought of private schools? i know the competition is fierce in most places, but that's the route i've chosen to go. although it's costly, i believe education is the best investment in your lifetime! good luck!

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Most of the community colleges in Eastern North Carolina do not have waiting lists. You either get in or you don't--point blank.

Also, to my knowlege most of the universities across the state don't have waiting lists for the BSN programs.

Is the eastern part of the state any less competitive than the Raleigh or Charlotte area?

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have you ever thought of private schools? i know the competition is fierce in most places, but that's the route i've chosen to go. although it's costly, i believe education is the best investment in your lifetime! good luck!

yes i will also consider private schools, as long as they don't cost $160,000 which is the amount to go to emory in atlanta to get a bsn.:sniff:

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