I need some help here. I'm finishing my pre-nursing requirement at the end of the coming spring (anatomy, physiology, psychology, statistics, microbio). I also finished all of the General Education Requirements.
However, I have done a lot of research but could not find a schools in California that offers a two path. Most of the schools are 6 semesters, or 8 quarters, but I have no record of schools that I have 4 semesters...or two year program.
I ran across CAL STATE Long Beach's Two Year program...But...They're only accepting 36 people.
Do you guys know any schools that offer a 2 year program in any state. I will finish all of my General Education, so I will directly start on the nursing ciriculum.
Oh, Florida, Texas, Georgia and Missouri all have 4 semester plans.
There are TONS of schools-where do you want to move is the question.
And let me show you a pre req example:
At my 1st school I needed (in addition to nursing classes):
Anatomy and Physiology 6 (combo class)
Microbiology 5
Composition and Reading I 3
United States History
Human Lifespan Development 4
Sociology 3
Fundamentals of Speech
Intro to Cell Biology
General Psychology 3
Now, at one of the schools I tried to transfer my credits to, I needed (Bold are ones I didnt have to have)):
Literature
Oral Communication/Speech
College Composition I
Human Anatomy and Physiology I & II
College Algebra
Microbiology
General Psychology
Humanities class (sociology)
Nutrition
So, when I got to that school, I had taken a lot of classes that I wouldn't need, they wouldnt take my NURSING classes I had finished w/ A's, and they wanted me to finish these other classes before applying to their program. AND there was a 2 year waiting period from application. I also found out I couldnt jump right into Algebra w/ my Compass score (needed another math), so I was looking at at least a year of pre reqs and 2 yrs waiting after all that--
I moved back to my old state and will be finished with my ADN in 3 semesters as opposed to 3 YEARS!
Crazy, huh?
I just dont want ANYONE to make the same mistake--I had called around before moving but had nothing in writing. I was told by the new schools nursing director that they had NO obligation to me as I was NOT one of THEIR students--it didnt matter that I had a 3.44 GPA, great recommendations and was 1/4 my way through nursing classes. They are so crammed with students they just wont try to accomodate anyone coming in from other schools.
Oh, and I applied to 7 schools in the new state with the same results--more/different reqs, huge waiting lists, etc.
I almost gave up on my dream, then my sweet husband made the decision to move us back so I could finish. My old school welcomed me literally with OPEN arms!!!!!! They put me right back into classes. YIPPEE!
The schools that I'm gearing for is the ones in California...But the FAST program is what I'm interested in...like I said, most accelerated programs does not tell you the years, but the ciriculum...about 6 semesters...
Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
I will be transfering as a junior, but most of the nusing programs I found at universities located in cali are based on a three year thing...the nursing courses is about 20-25 classes...can't really do all that in 2 years...that's what they told me..but i have heard of two year program...
Here are my courese:
Anatomy w/ Lab
Physiology w/ Lab
Microbiology
Psychology
Sociology
Statistics...
I also finish the IGETC...the General Ed. requirement...
Please Help...
Oh, in this case you are not done with your non-nursing courses. So you will transfer and have to completes these either before or in conjunction with your Nursing curriculum. In the case where it is before, you will be done in 3 years. In the case it is in conjunction, you will get everything done in 2 years.
My guess is most schools want you to complete Anatomy and Physiology and Psychology before you start your Nursing Curriculum. Sociology and Stats you can probably get away with while taking Nursing School courses.
1. Apply to an associates program (a true 2 year program) at a community college and then bridge to an BSN at a university after you are an RN, a less competitive method.
2. Apply as an upperclassmen at a university (most are offering nursing now) and compete with probably a trillion more people for a BSN. Either way, it sounds like you have ALOT of research to do.
Oh, in this case you are not done with your non-nursing courses. So you will transfer and have to completes these either before or in conjunction with your Nursing curriculum. In the case where it is before, you will be done in 3 years. In the case it is in conjunction, you will get everything done in 2 years.
My guess is most schools want you to complete Anatomy and Physiology and Psychology before you start your Nursing Curriculum. Sociology and Stats you can probably get away with while taking Nursing School courses.
Specializes in ED, ICU, MS/MT, PCU, CM, House Sup, Frontline mgr.
I did complete all of the non-nursing course...the ones I listed above are not all...there's the IGETC and other science course I took.
Oh, I'm sorry I misread your post. Well, it looks like you can complete your courses (Nursing Clinicals) in two years if a school accepts all of your non-nursing classes upon transfer. As I posted before, check out all of the schools of interest and see how difficult it will be to transfer.
Many Universities will allow you to transfer but it will take a separate application in order to receive acceptance into their nursing program. On the other hand, you can transfer directly into their program if, rather then transferring as a junior undecided or pre-nursing major, you transfer as a junior after being accepted into the program.
Since you have not applied yet, you may end up waiting a year for acceptance. On the other hand, some schools admit students twice a year (as do many CCs) so you may get into a program this January. Start looking now before you miss a crucial deadline.
By the way, there is another forum that might help you too:
Oh, I'm sorry I misread your post. Well, it looks like you can complete your courses (Nursing Clinicals) in two years if a school accepts all of your non-nursing classes upon transfer. As I posted before, check out all of the schools of interest and see how difficult it will be to transfer.
Many Universities will allow you to transfer but it will take a separate application in order to receive acceptance into their nursing program. On the other hand, you can transfer directly into their program if, rather then transferring as a junior undecided or pre-nursing major, you transfer as a junior after being accepted into the program.
Since you have not applied yet, you may end up waiting a year for acceptance. On the other hand, some schools admit students twice a year (as do many CCs) so you may get into a program this January. Start looking now before you miss a crucial deadline.
By the way, there is another forum that might help you too:
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The schools that I'm gearing for is the ones in California...But the FAST program is what I'm interested in...like I said, most accelerated programs does not tell you the years, but the ciriculum...about 6 semesters...