Will I ever get in!

Sour Lemon · Jun 6, 2018

If you can't figure out why, you should consider contacting a representative of each program and asking how best to improve your chances. I got into my ADN program with a 3.7, but only as an alternate. Good luck!

Devon Rex, ADN, BSN · Jun 7, 2018

Hello!

I was in a very similar situation with the exception I had no kids. Community colleges are typically the cheapest ones and thus the most competitives to get in (even with an excellent GPA). Private schools are (a lot) more expensive and easier to get in. One thing you need to be smart about is to ensure the institution is accredited by ACEN and that you can afford the program. Otherwise, employers do not care where you graduate from (though Ivy League schools give you bragging rights).

My GPA was 3.4 and TEAS score was 89... I got in to Herzing University without problems or delays. However, their tuition was like $700 per credit hour at the time (2011). My ADN ended up costing me $40K. My online BSN was only around $9K.

Hope this information helps! :)

PartyTheNightAway · Jun 8, 2018

Try applying to less competitive schools in your area. Your stats are average.

RainbowSprinkles · Jun 8, 2018

It took me two years to get into a program. My family kept encouraging me to get my masters instead of pursuing nursing. I stuck to my guns and I can not be more happier.

Michelledflynn · Jun 9, 2018

You are so young. I'm 37 and just finished. I started in 2010. 8 years. You can do good things in a short amount of time. And there is so much variety in nursing. Please continue.

Michelledflynn · Jun 9, 2018

That's a lot of money. I waited 3 years to get in but I also paid 27 bucks a semester!!! And that was for parking or something. They get ya though. ATI and NCLEX alone was expensive. Community college. They also hire ADNs at the hospital.

Rnladyia · Jun 26, 2018

I got in to an ADN program. Finally! Lol thanks guys

LuckyCharmLVN · Jun 7, 2021

On 6/6/2018 at 11:21 PM, Devon Rex said:

Hello!

I was in a very similar situation with the exception I had no kids. Community colleges are typically the cheapest ones and thus the most competitives to get in (even with an excellent GPA). Private schools are (a lot) more expensive and easier to get in. One thing you need to be smart about is to ensure the institution is accredited by ACEN and that you can afford the program. Otherwise, employers do not care where you graduate from (though Ivy League schools give you bragging rights).

My GPA was 3.4 and TEAS score was 89... I got in to Herzing University without problems or delays. However, their tuition was like $700 per credit hour at the time (2011). My ADN ended up costing me $40K. My online BSN was only around $9K.

Hope this information helps! ?

What are the pre reqs for Herzings LPN to RN bridge program? Do you happen to recall? That is the school I would like to attend.

Devon Rex, ADN, BSN · Jun 7, 2021

Hello LuckycharmSVN,

Start here: https://www.herzing.edu/nursing/lpn-associate-nursing-program

To be considered for admission into the ASN program, you must hold a high school diploma or equivalent (Diploma, HSED or GED) and meet the following criteria based on your cumulative GPA:

Cumulative GPAiScience RequirementTEASii

3.50–4.00 None None

3.00–3.49 3.00 GPA in college science None

2.50 and higher None Composite TEAS of 58

Herzing has multiple locations around the nation. Check for the most convenient one for you.