NURSING SCHOOL // Watch This Before You Start an Accelerated Program
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- Getting a second degree is a BIG DEAL. I'm here to help give you as much information as possible so you can make the best decision FOR YOU! It is never too late to start again or try something different. If you are passionate about becoming a nurse & you already have a bachelor's degree, I highly recommend an accelerated program.
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Who is she??
Hello!! My name is Margaret Armen. I am 25 years old and I live in the very fun (definitely underrated) Pittsburgh, PA! A year ago I left my job in advertising to go back to school for nursing. I am currently in an accelerated BSN program with a plan to graduate in December 2021. I love bingeing a good TV show, listening to a murder podcast, and snuggling my little pup. Hope you're here for a good time, a few laughs, and plenty of awkward moments. xx
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I just got accepted to an 11 month program! I’m single and no kids and I plan on moving in with my mom while I do this program…it’s gonna be tough but worth it!
That sounds like Pace . Good luck
Which univeristy/ college will you be doing your program with?
@@grdfitness Baylor University
Hey! How did it go??
@@irismargot92 About to start the second trimester. It’s intense but doable! I graduate in August!
About to graduate from my ABSN program in two months. I love that you mention how nursing school is not this terrible nearly impossible thing people make out to be. Is it hard? Yes. Doable? Totally. And my program is 12months and I'm second language speaker. Just FYI that last semester with you one on one with a nurse aka preceptorship is a requirement for all nursing schools.
What school are you attending ?
@@adaurenwadiogu1957 Creighton University in Nebraska (just graduated last August and passed the NCLEX last week😁)
I thoroughly agree with your sentiment. I just finished an associate's degree in sciences and arts yesterday. I had to acquire an associates to get into an accelerated program because I didn't go to college because I was always deathly afraid of it. My every experience with the institution of learning has been an abysmal failure, which is why I have been in the restaurant industry for almost 30 years. My ADHD mostly diminished in my late teens, and I learned about my dyslexia at about the time I turned 27. By 28, I was reading everything I could get my hands on. I was like a machine, I was making up for lost time. Still too afraid of school, there was no way I was going back without a very good reason. One day back in the spring of 2021, I decided I wanted to be a nurse. Those classes were hard. A&P, chemistry, statistics, etc - they were hard but very doable, very passable. I'm graduating next week in the top ten percent of my school. Literally, if I can do it, by far most people can. If anybody reads this comment who thinks they don't belong in school, that they are in some way a fraud, please trust that you are not; you CAN do it. I knew every single day I was going to fail; I knew every day that I needed to quit. It is unfortunate that we put "school" on such a high and unbreakable pedestal.
@Richard's Creole Blend that is awesome, Richard. So inspirational. Congratulations! I'm sure you are going to be a great nurse. Tip a nurse gave me before I went to nursing school: if it feels like a professor is peaking on you is because they see potential. Dont let it get you down.
@@Richardscreoleblend❤
Thank you so much for this! So much positivity and honesty 😊
I love how encouraging you were in this video. I've watched so many videos about ABSN programs and they all have me freaked out lol but I really appreciate this. I"m definitely going to go for the ABSN. I have all my pre reqs done except two classes.
yay! That's awesome, I hope things are going well!
You have no idea how much this video helped guide me. Thank you!
thank you. finally someone without the prerequisites. thanks for the advice
I’m about to start my Accelerated program Tuesday, I’m so nervous! Your video makes me feel better, thank you!
I’m a journalism grad too! I’ve been working in TV since graduating, but I’m burnt out. Interviewing medical professionals throughout the pandemic has really re-sparked my interest in nursing. I keep going back and forth with starting my prereqs but this made me more excited to actually look more into it.
I'm so glad! Nursing is a great option and there are so many things you can do with a BSN. Good luck!
This was so informative and so real!! Thank you Margaret, I’m so glad I found your UA-cam channel!! ☺️
Aw I’m so glad you’re here! 😊
Thank you! Great information I so appreciated your videos. I also have a BA In Journalism, Communications and considering a nursing career.
Your ambition is truly inspiring! Keep striving for greatness, and remember, I'll always be cheering you on! 🎉😊
Thank you!! ❤️
you’ve calmed my nerves so much about this whole situation, thank you so much
I'm so glad I could help! You've got this!!
You helped me so much. Can’t wait to explore nursing school, you’ve made me feel soo comfortable and confident. Thank you again. We are so similar in situations!
I’m so glad I could help!! Good luck with everything 😊
This was so lovely to watch thank you!! I start my program this August and have had to steer clear of youtube sometimes because some people make me feel like I really won’t be able to handle a 15 month ABSN program. I just know I can do it because I am passionate about becoming a good nurse and wouldn’t have gotten into my program if they thought I couldn’t handle it.
yes yes yes!! You've got this! I just talked about how scary people can make it in my last video...if you have the passion nothing can hold you back. You are going to be an amazing nurse!
I think it's definitely better to go through 15-17 month program vs a 12 month one. I just don't think 12 months gets you prepared enough. That is TOO much and too little time.
Which school did you go too
Hey Alexandra how’s your program going?
I found this video extremely helpful 😊
I also worked in advertising and wasn’t feeling fulfilled. My first prerequisite for my ABSN starts next week!
That is so exciting!! Congrats! It's definitely the best decision I ever made. Good luck!
hey girl. I'm
doing the same thing
Good luck you can totally do it!
@@margaretarmen im going for the same and hopefully I can start for the fall so excited the only problem that I have is that the pre reqs are so different with each school
Same here!! Good luck :)
Thank you for this video. My son has a yr and half left in his undergrad and is very interested in the ABSN path post-grad and has started researching programs in the southeastern US. This was a very well put together and most importantly, sincere video.
I’m so glad you found it helpful! Good luck to your son with whatever he decides! ☺️
This was helpful! Thanks for the video! Definetly helpful for us people who are possibly interested in the accelerated BSN program ! ❤
I’m so glad! Good luck with everything!
@@margaretarmen thanks ! Your videos def help 🥰 so thank you ❤
Love this!!! I’m going into an accelerated program and this video helped a lot!!
Yay! Congratulations and good luck!!
What school are u going to?
Yea I agree. I’m starting my absn in less than a week and people get deferred from applying because they don’t have the prereqs. But orgo for me was INSANE and for some programs they require it others don’t. So you can def tailor which prereqs you can take if you know ur not gonna do good on certain ones. And yes looking up the stats on the school are VERY serious
how did you get in with no prerequisites? i want to apply but i checked the list and i haven’t completely any of them. i really want to get in
@@beautifullykayla hey I did take prereqs but it’s slightly different for every school. For example some nursing programs might require physics or genetics but I didn’t have those and I didn’t want to take them so I didn’t apply to those programs. But there are some core prereq you will have to take no matter what like a&p, orgo, gen chem, statistics
Graduating with my degree in COM this December and starting my pre reqs in January! I’ve always had nursing on the back of my mind but the pandemic has really solidified my passion to help people in need. Thanks for the video!
That's awesome! Congratulations and good luck with everything!!
This was exactly me!!! I’m starting an ABSN program in 2 weeks :) good luck to you!
It's wild how similar our stories are! I have a bachelors in Communications and Journalism and once I was working in the field I felt really disconnected from the work. The pandemic really inspired me to get into healthcare! It took me a year, but I'm finally in my last semester of pre-requisites and I am planning to start a program in June! I got a job at a local hospital as a patient care tech and became a certified birth doula to get some experience, and I feel so certain that this work is what I want to do. congrats and best of luck to you!!!
That’s amazing!! Congratulations!
What is pre requisites
How did you find the time to become certified? Was it expensive?
Thank you so much this is really informative 🙏🙏🙏
I just graduated with my BSBA in Marketing. All throughout high school, my heart was set on nursing. I don’t know why, but changed my mind right before I went to college. Ive been struggling to find a job in Marketing, and ended up working at a covid vaccination clinic as a tech where I work with nurses. This job has reminded me why I was so passionate about nursing, so now I’m in the process of enrolling in the pre-reqs for an accelerated nursing program!
That is AWESOME!! Good luck with everything!
Literally going thru the same thing! I currently work at a vaccination site and now I’m ready to start the journey I damn near quit on
Thank you for posting this! I’m still in my undergrad & wanted to become a PA, but Covid did mess with my plans. Your video made me less anxious to take this leap after my undergrad. Wishing you the best in your nursing career, you’re going to be great! ❤️
Yay, go for it!! Thank you :)
im in the same situation. best of luck!
Thank you for this video. 100% relatable!
I graduated my undergrad in 2019 with health and human sciences. I am currently working as hospital security and just got accepted in an accelerated program! I'm pretty nervous but this video helps!
So exciting! Congratulations 😊
How’s the program going?
Hi Margaret! I loved your video and I can so relate.. I’m glad I found your channel and it’s so funny, we are both from PA! I just graduated last year with my BA and now that I’m working, I don’t see myself doing this for long. I always wanted to pursue medical specifically nursing or PA but I’m stuck with how I want to go about this. This helps so much, thanks for your tips!
Hi!! Happy to have a fellow PA lady here! I feel you, I graduated with a BA in Communications and Journalism. I worked for 2 years in advertising but really felt like I needed a change. That can be really scary so I totally get where you're coming from! I hope my videos can help you along the way :)
@@margaretarmen omg yes! Exactly how I feel, I haven’t worked in my field as long but idk it’s the same routine and I’m already tired of it! Thanks so much and hope nursing school is going well for you!!
Thanks for sharing! I'm working on my pre recs on Portage Learning and hoping to finish quick enough to start this spring. ABSN program in 16 months.... all the info you shared was very helpful and interesting, thanks!
I'm so glad I could help! Good luck with everything!
What school?
Shower occasionally I felt in my soul
I’m looking to go to nursing school mainly to take care of my daughter. Im always at the hospital with her and can’t say this environment isn’t appealing to me in terms of taking care of others… so maybe (praying) one day she will be healed and I can actually take up a real job but for now I don’t mind being her nurse 😊
If I may ask, where did you take your prerequisites? And school? I am in Pa too.
P.s I have a bachelors degree in graphic design and am coming from advertising industry too.
Thank you for this very informative video, and could you please comment on the ABSN program at Utica college?
I’m taking the HESI this Thursday for an ABSN program. I completed all paper including financial aid and the HESI is only thing left. Classes start January 3 and I can’t wait to get my official acceptance letter. I’m currently a CNA and looking to advance my career and education!
Keep us updated, good luck!
thanks for this! I got accepted to UGA (my dream school) for Journalism Masters.... but since I am out of state it's $40k,,, thinking about just going back to school for a BSN. Torn between nursing and just medical assistant though.
Hello its very lovely and it helps me realize things big time. I graduated education major in physical education and i would really loved to pursue ABSN. Your video just makes me more inspired to do this. However im an international student so i think it would probably hard for me to enter but yes this wont stop for doing it so, looking forward for more of your videos love lots, fr. Philippines merry Christmas 💕
Amazing! Good luck with everything :)
Hi Margaret, were you able to work asap after the program or there would be some more rotation at hospitals?
I also left my job in advertising to pursue nursing... and I'm starting my Accelerated BSN at Duquesne in August!
That’s awesome!
Where do you go to school/ where did you apply? I’m in the process of applying and am looking at many different programs all through US.
Thank you for this video! I am currently in the process of starting my prerequisites and took almost a whole year to get all my ducks in a row since I was born in the Philippines, the process to get all my documents felt like forever!!! It was so discouraging but I know in my heart that this is what I want and I will keep on pushing.
P.S: idk how imma do this since I have a household to take care of BUT I got this.
ugh I'm sorry it was such a long process for you! That must have been very difficult. Keep going, you can do this!!
Could you please fill me in on the process to begin with the prerequisites? What is it like for international students? I am interested in this but I feel lost for a start...
Mine is a nights and evenings and its 2 years for my bsn program. And the only break we get it Christmas break but this is my first bachelors degree
What school is this? If you don’t mind me asking
@@HairSexifier West Coast University
I have a bachelor in business and now thinking of getting a BSN because I always want to be a nurse and I pray and hope it will all works out at the end for me thank you for this video
You've got this!!
Great Video! i recieved my first Bachelor's degree in Media Studies with a emphasis in Advertising, However, I will be continuing my education as an Accelerated Nursing Student next year. thank you for the encouraging words.
Woohoo!! Best of luck with everything :)
Sigh! I got admissions ABSn fall for only 12months awesome! But I’m super scared It’ll be too rigorous n I’d fail out. Thinking of deferring it till spring while I search for 2year community college ADN. I keep telling myself other ppl who are doing n passing the ABSN don’t have two head but Im still looking for my second head . I dunno I don’t want fear to keep me from greatness but also think wat if I can’t keep up... sigh ! Wats y’all true experience with ABSN 12months program?
Hey, love your content
I wantd to know more about the Work permit you get after the accelerated course (15 months) in Canada.
Is it 2 years or 3 years? Please give your opinion.
Thanks :)
Hii there!
Hey, I am also trying to get into an ABSN program because of fear of not being able to do it. I became a teacher and now I am going back to school to do the thing I should have done in the first place. Fear won but it wont this time!
I know how scary it can be but you've got this!! Good luck with everything, you can do it :)
Thanks for the info, appreciate it. I just graduated with my degree in communication. Looking to go back to school within the four to five years. Are MENP programs worth it?
My cousin Grace is a Freshman at Niagara University this year and she’s majoring in Nursing she loves it
That’s awesome! I’m so glad she’s enjoying it!
I have a B.A. In communications and I want to go back to get my B.S.N! THANK YOU for this video!
Yay! You’ve got this!!!
Good morning....What would you recommend for someone who has absolutely no medical experience before they start a ABSN? Thank you!
Thank you for this video.
I am interested in the Accelerated nursing program. Any idea of funding /scholarships available?
I live in Pittsburgh too!
I want to go back to school for nursing too.
YAY! That is awesome, I love Pittsburgh! Maybe I'll see you around the hospital someday :)
What school did you go to? What state. Love the video very informative ❤
Did you take out loans to pay for this, or did you save up from your job before applying? I'm exactly in the same boat you were before starting your ABSN!
Do you live in california? What nursing school did you attend? They’re so expensive, I was looking out of state but I didn’t realize out of state tuition applied. I’m trying to find something affordable
How many schools did you apply to for the accelerated program?
Your video is so helpful and encouraging! I am taking my last pre-requisite class and researching for nursing schools! Thank you for the tips!☺️ What school do you go to?!
So exciting! There are so many great schools/programs all over the country! I go to a small school in Pittsburgh. Good luck with everything, you’re going to be great 🎉
Is it possible to just do an accelerated masters after getting a bachelors if the goal is to become an NP?
Or is it better to through the BA/BS - ABSN - MSN route? Lmk!
Thank your sharing, it really helps me.I am going to apply ABSN program, I matched all of the requirements classes I took these during my bachelor degree, my major is pharmacy, so they are similar some classes, while I took these classes in Chinese, so I am thinking if should I go to take prerequisite classes again? It helps me more easier pass the program? I am afraid of that I can’t pass the program if I just go straight into the program, because I am took these prerequisite classes in Chinese, what’s more, it passed six years already 😂I am struggling with if I should take prerequisite classes again, I just live there two years, for normal daily communication I am doing well using English, I have no idea for nursing professional English, so could you please give me some advice? Thank you so much❤
Thank you so much for sharing - you inspired me - can I asked in what state did you completed your nursing degree ?
I’m about half way through my program but I’m am in school in Pennsylvania. I’ll be taking the NCLEX here as well
@@margaretarmen what school in PA? I plan to move there if I may ask
Hi...do you have any nursing school you can recommend to me?
Wow that’s surprising that the accelerated program is so short in the states!in Canada it’s 24 months
I was shocked when I first saw how short they are! There are definitely pros and cons for both long and short programs 😄
In canada we do have 19-ish month accelerated programs, i.e western/trent nursing
oh wordd, I'm in Alberta thats probably why!
Do you have a video on what order I should take my pre reqs in? I have a four year degree, I worked for a few years but I've always considered nursing.
Great question! I don't have a video on that but the order of your prereqs will mostly depend on the program you decide on. Mine let me do them in pretty much whatever order as long as I got them done before my start date. Some will be required before moving onto another (i.e., A&P I before A&P 2) but the others can pretty much be done in any order. Hope that helps!
Hi Liz, May I know the average cost of studying accelerated nursing degree in usa? I’m looking for cheaper colleges (community colleges?) with any scholarship; I am 39 years old, Canadian citizen, pursued masters in Biotechnology and Masters in Public health in Canada and have been working in clinical trials for more than 11 years in canada but I am always fascinated about nursing; if you could let me know some community colleges in US that would offer accelerated bachelor nursing be great help!
Hi I’m in pa do you mind sharing what school you attended?
are there available scholarships for this program or do they only consider those taking bachelor's and not accelerated programs? thank you
Please what school are you attending??? Will love to apply
which university have you done your nursing program in? :)
This is really helpful, thanks a lot . I already have a bachelors degree, pls kindly recommend the best schools for this Accelerated bsn in Nevada
There are so many wonderful programs all over! What's most important is that you find the one that's the best fit for you! This website can be really helpful to start your search: www.registerednursing.org/degree/accelerated-nursing-programs/
There is a little box on the side that can help generate some schools that might work for you.
Just remember it's not about how "good" the school looks on paper but how well they will prepare you to be a nurse and for the NCLEX.
Heyy..i am a little bit confused, i did non science subjects in high school, didn't get to go to university sooner. Currently 22 and i want to move from South Africa to Canada/Poland/Australia...Still deciding . So can i do this accelerated nursing program without any science background??
I hope to hear back from you
Hi! I'm sorry I cant be much help. I am not sure how nursing programs work in Canada, Poland, or Australia. I came from a non-science background but had to take science classes as prerequisites for my program. Good luck!
how long did the prerequisites take you?
hi my fiance is comming from the phlippines she dont have any exspiereance in nursing and she has no college what she can do to get into nursing???
What online institution did you complete your prerequisites from?
I did my prerequisites through Portage Online. This is the program my school recommended so I would definitely check with any programs you are interested in that they will accept credits from there!
@@margaretarmen thank you for the feedback ☺️
Does the bachelor degree gpa matter or do they only take in account the pre-requisite and science gpa?
My program required a 3.0 overall GPA, including non-science courses
Heyy Margaret...are international students eligible for this Absn program??
Which nursing school did you attend.Am interested.
Which school did u go to for the ABSN
What majors and minors are expected in ur bachelors degree in order to go through the accelerated program/ make it a faster process.
You can do an ABSN program with any previous major or minor. For example, my previous degree is in journalism. Science degrees (ex. Biology) tend to make the process faster because you’ll typically have a lot of the prereqs that are required for the program (ex. Chemistry, A&P, etc.).
so what was the school with the 100 nclex pass rate?
do you know if accelerated ASN course is also difficult
I am a single mom with a son who is 4years old, i also want to apply this program . It is a little challenge 😂
How do you find which schools near you can apply to? is there some sort of accelerated nursing program portal?
I just googled "accelerated nursing program in *your city*"
What school did u go to
Even if you are a science major, you still have to take A&P, microbiology and Statistics?
If you've taken these classes already you don't need to take them again!
Hi Margaret, how did you prepare for the TEAS, and can science prerequisites be completed online for example Gen Chem?
What school do you go to? Snhu ?
Hello Margareth
I am currently searching for Absn programs and thinking about community college for taking prerequisites. Currently i am pregnant and taking those online would help me a lot. I wonder how and where did you take your classes? Thank you. Its a great video!
Community college is the perfect way to do pre reqs! I did all of mine online through a Portage Learning (chosen by my school). I’m sure many community colleges offer online classes, just be sure your program will accept the credits before you start!
Please can you tell me the online school you did your prerequisites in
I used Portage Learning for all my pre reqs
Thank you so much
Can International applicants use portage learning as well?
@@crystaledsouza this is a great question. I’m not sure. I would recommend asking the schools you are applying to where they accept credits from. My school specifically recommends Portage but you’ll want to make sure your program will accept the classes they offer.
@@margaretarmen I have bsc in accounting and want to do ABSN so I want a school whos of all the stuff u said. Was the same school u went for the ABSN recommend the online prerequisites?
Can I still get into an accelerated nursing program if I don’t already have a bachelors degree?
As far as I know, a previous bachelors is required for an accelerated BSN program. However there are a few different ways to become an RN which I talk more about in my latest video on nursing careers!
@@margaretarmen got it! I’ll be watching more of your videos thanks!
Some schools allow you to have 60 credits (instead of a Bachelor’s degree)! I go to Utica College ABSN and the two Florida campuses allow that. I’m not sure of any others at the moment! I think it varies by state
@@Kim-cj2fl thank you!
Depends on the state but no. It will be considered a fast track program. They have programs for ppl that already have their associates also!
I am thinking of doing this too, was it hard to get into a program like this?
Different programs require different things but I didn’t find it too difficult. Most just looked for a 3.0 or higher, the prereqs (or plans to do them), and a short application. Mine did not ask for references but others that I looked at did.
@@margaretarmen okay thanks for responding!
@@samanthaalepra405 of course! Good luck with everything!
@@margaretarmen Thanks again and you as well!
@@margaretarmen Did you take the TEAS?
Where did you go?
I answer that in my latest Q&A!
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