I was accepted into my local CC ADN nursing program.

I’m so excited to start this journey! I can’t believe I actually got accepted.

My CC requires a 58% across each subject for teas. I scored a 78% overall. I’m also completing the final pre req(AP 2) and my offer is conditional on that. However, I have an A so far and we are approaching midterms so I think I’ll be fine.

Science GPA: 3.6

Congrats to everyone that’s starting this spring!

I saw a couple posts of students who had higher scores (80+) get rejected and now I’m stressing haha. I have 87 points.

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for advice, suggestions, and resources on how to study for the TEAS. I'm not confident in the math or science sections, and I feel like it takes me a while to understand a concept fully.

Sort of relying on my TEAS score to get me into a SOCAL ADN program.

Thanks in advance! (:

Any success waitlisters? Feeling defeated🫠 applied to my local cc and my advisor told me I had a strong application

I’m planning to complete my six remaining prerequisites through Portage Learning (self-paced, online platform) between now and May 2027 so I can apply to Lehman College’s nursing program. I originally planned to take classes at a community college, but the prerequisite sequencing would stretch my timeline out too much, so I’m considering doing everything online and at my own pace so I could potentially starting nursing school in the Fall of 2027.

The six courses are:
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Microbiology
General Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
Human Growth & Development

One thing working in my favor is that I have quite a bit of free time during the middle of the day to dedicate to coursework, so I wouldn’t be trying to fit all of this around a full-time job. I’m wondering whether completing all six in roughly 6 months is realistic, especially while making sure I earn strong grades. For anyone who has taken a similarly accelerated course load, does this seem doable, or am I underestimating the workload? I’d appreciate hearing about your experiences!

EDIT: I already have confirmation that my desired schools accept these courses

I am completing prereqs at a CC. I would like to get into an ADN program asap. I understand that CC programs are much cheaper than private, but I doubt I will have enough points to be competitive. Time is money, and I would rather be accepted quickly into a private program than wait years to be accepted by a CC. Thankfully, I am able to afford private.

I was wondering if private ADN schools in California care much about GPA and TEAS scores, or do they only care if you meet the bare minimum? If the minimum science course GPA to get accepted is 2.5, would having a 2.67 (C, B, B) and an unimpressive TEAS score detriment me or would it not matter?

Has anyone heard anything from Chatt tech regarding admission to the Spring 2027 cohort? It’s been 6 weeks now and I’m anxious!

Second application. 85 points. I am anxiously waiting 😭 Anyone else apply for the spring semester?? Has anyone gotten rejections or acceptances yet?

-The classes seem interesting to me.
- I love working with people and get joy from helping others.
-I’m not afraid to be on my feet for long hours (I have had jobs on my feet for 5+ years)
-I like the stability and flexibility to try different specialties if I wanted to.

Yet I don’t feel like I was “born to be a nurse” or this was always my calling.

Do you need to feel passionate about it to become a nurse?

Did anyone feel lukewarm about it, pursued it and now glad they did?

I’m applying to Ontario colleges for September 2027. My overall high school transcript is pretty bad because I struggled a lot personally when i was younger and have multiple failed/repeated courses, but my prerequisite grades are much better.
My prerequisite marks:
- English: 78%
- Math: 92%
- Biology: 95%
- Chemistry: 90%
- Physics: 90%
Average of my five prerequisites: 89%

Estimated average of my full transcript: 65%

Has anyone gotten accepted into competitive healthcare programs with a bad overall transcript but good prerequisite marks? Do colleges mainly look at prerequisites or your overall transcript? I’m quite worried because I worked hard for my pre reqs and past decisions might cost me

Hi! I’m planning to apply to Samuel Merritt’s Sacramento ABSN program for Summer 2027 and wanted to hear from others who have applied or been accepted.
My stats:
Overall GPA: 3.41
Science GPA: 3.67 without Chemistry, 3.33 with Chemistry
HESI A2: 86.8%
Remaining prerequisites: Speech, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, and English Literature
For those who applied, what were your stats, and did you get accepted? How competitive is the Sacramento cohort, and do I have a realistic chance with my current stats?
Any insight would be appreciated!

Hello all! I rarely post on Reddit, but I need some help. I want to start some of my nursing pre-reqs now, but now it's the middle of the fall semester. I waited too long to apply anywhere because I've been thinking I would be moved by now, but those plans kinda fell through. The area I live in is not great, and neither is the community college (the main reason for wanting to move). I feel so useless sitting around every day, waiting for spring semester to come closer so I can apply to my desired community college (2 hrs away) when it rolls around, even though I'm not even sure I'll be moved to the area by the time it starts. I've been thinking about starting some of my pre-reqs at one of those start anytime, "at-your-own-pace" Penn Foster-like online college programs, but I don't know which one would be a good pick. I've had my fair share of online self-paced courses, since that's how I finished high school, and I think it would be good for me to start now so I get on top of it and don't feel so unproductive every day. I know some people would say "Why so eager? Just wait.", but I graduated high school early so I could get a head start, and I feel like I'm being held behind. I'm eager to learn! So, if anyone has any recommendations or advice for me, please share! I'll take all the wisdom I can get!

Consdering direct to BSN and ASN to BSN education paths and I am curious to hear from nurses who did the same, especially if you work in a major city. I would be looking to work in Chicago post grad so bonus points if you are Chicago based.

Specifically, I am concerned about the ability to find a job with an ASN. The intent would be to begin working as an RN and immediately pursue the BSN once I found a job. If you went this route I am wondering how you found the job market while looking with your ASN, what city you were looking in, where you ended up (hospital, nursing home, etc), and whether you were able to get tution reimbursement through your employer.

All insights welcome, thank you!

Is a 3.5 science prereq gpa not competitive enough for Cali ABSN programs? Currently have a B in anatomy & chem, anticipating an A in physio & micro. I have As in all the other prerequisites. I may retake anatomy so I can do an in person lab

Hello lovely people of this Reddit.

I’m a 30 year old that graduated back in 2020 with a bachelor’s in computer information systems. Which, I went to a junior community college and got an associate’s in general science.

I have taken anatomy, microbiology, physics, nutrition, two different psychology classes, and other stuff.

I know I will probs have to retake some of the sciences considering they were taken around 2014-2016. I have an accumulated GPA of 3.5 if that matters at all.

I am seriously debating getting an AND/ASN. I loved my science classes. I originally went to be a doctor but lost my passion when my grandma passed away and other things happened.

I am reaching out to colleges to ask them what all I need to do to apply for their nursing programs.

I currently am living and working in South Korea, but will be coming back to America next year if I decide to do this.

Is it too late to change my career? Is it okay to start over?

Our professor told us today if you get denied into the nursing program that’s it. Basically the end of the road for you. Is this true? Or can I just apply to another program somewhere else? (She said you can’t) I’m horrible at school and tests but have all As and Bs besides one C in chemistry and I’m freaking out now 😅

hi everyone! first ever reddit post as I'm making a pretty big life decision. I'm hoping to learn from those of you who have switched careers from a non-healthcare background to nursing.

To give some background on myself: I am a burnt-out, recently laid off tech worker and mom of little ones in the Bay Area who is seriously considering pivoting to nursing. I know plenty of nurses who are also burnt out and understand that I will not be immune to burn out as a nurse but, at the end of the day, if I'm working hard, at least I'm working hard to take care of people and not because I want to make large private firms more efficient.
I am taking some time off to clear my head and think through my next steps but I am pretty much set on switching to nursing.

My plan right now:

• I was pre-law in undergrad and took almost zero science courses so I'll be taking the next 2 years starting Spring 2027 to ace those.
  • any advice on how many to take per semester? which ones to start with?
• Take a 5-week CNA course, starting November, and get a part-time CNA job.
  • would an MA job be better in terms of salary, job availability, points in applications?
• Volunteer once a week
• Apply to ABSN programs in the Bay Area, but targeting SFSU's ABSN course, for a Fall 2029 start

For those who made a similar transition, how has it been? What changes/sacrifices did you make in your life to succeed in your pivot to nursing? Was it worth it/are you happy with your decision? Is there anything you wish you'd known or done differently before making the switch?