You do not have to test in your university’s state (although many do). It’s a national exam.
My daughter’s future sister in law (they are marrying brothers lol) graduated from the University of Kentucky but took her test and first got licensed in Colorado. I think as long as they have a “ticket to test” from their university they can apply to take the NCLEX anywhere. I don’t know the exact details but apparently it’s pretty straightforward.
Very often BNS grads have a job offer before graduation, so that will determine where they test.
In my daughter’s post-graduate case, she held an Ohio license but had to submit paperwork to get a PA license to work there. Criminal check, fingerprints, etc - basically everything she already gave to Ohio a couple years ago. It might be different in a compact state or even in another state.
do you like your other options better? if so, where do you plan to attend. let me know, my daughter is between here and TCU where she was admitted also. Thanks!
I was unable to register for one of the Buckeye Bound days, but I plan to visit first week of April. From what I saw online, it seems the campus is huge and beautiful.
All you need to do to get a license in another state (once you already receive your license) is go to their BON web site and follow their instructions as to what you need to send them. It’s not difficult - it’s just the processing that can take time.
OOS Penn State Nursing, UP campus. Accepted. 3.78 GPA uw, 1270 SAT. EA to RD and now Waitlisted at both Clemson and USC; waiting on TCU Nursing. Accepted at Loy. of New Orleans Nursing.
If comfortable sharing, could posters include their general stats (GPA, test scores, AP, significant extracurriculars, etc.)? It’s so hard to get good stats re: nursing acceptances since most schools don’t break down acceptance rates by major, so even anecdotal info is helpful for future applicants. Thanks so much!
My DD is volunteering at a local hospital Johns Hopkins (8) hours a week, since October. I would recommend an applicant does that. I think that goes a long way. We met two other girls (other states) at the admitted student day who are doing the same and were also accepted at other good programs.
1 AP, Honors courses, other volunteering, school spirit team (dancer 2x). Good rec’s, esp. from Math. Very empathetic kid.
Thank you. I appreciate any and all tips and advice! It truly feels like there is no such thing as a “safety” or “likely” direct admit nursing program. Unfortunately, volunteering at local hospitals has been a bit tricky (many require volunteers to be 18 yrs old in our city for some reason). But we are working on getting some similar opportunities going…
GPA: 4.31/4.0
ACT: 34
BLS Certified
Over 100 Hours volunteering in local hospital
President of a few clubs
Officers of a few clubs
Winner of various state music competitions
1st chair in various mid-state/all-state orchestras
Regarding my GPA, it’s like in the 75th percentile at my school. I think my essays were a big reason why I was accepted, but who knows?
It was tough for me to find volunteer opportunities in hospitals in my area (most are 18+) but I managed to find one at a smaller regional hospital. So maybe look for smaller more regional hospitals that aren’t a major chain.
As you may know, paying college for four years are very expensive.
A quite bit of people rely on merit- or/and need-based scholarships from colleges.
Also people consider getting loan for unmet need.
Since nurses are in high demand, I am wondering if there are other creative financial options for nursing students.
examples are 1) getting CNA (which seems not that difficult to get for whom admitted nursing schools) and then working for doctor’s office or hospital during weekends or/and summer break, 2) commiting the number of years for hospitals after getting BSN/NCLEX to get loan reimbursement and so on.
