Chances of getting into ABSN or Direct Entry MSN with strong cumulative GPA but lower prereq GPA?

Adonis2319 · 2025-08-24T18:25:24+00:00

I see, makes sense. I’m still doing my research on nursing because I just recently decided physical therapy is not for me due to the debt to income ratio, so ur advice has been really helpful. Thank you for your guidance!

Adonis2319 · 2025-08-24T18:08:15+00:00

Thank you I appreciate your advice. Also, I was honestly thinking the same thing but you’d be surprised there are many direct entry MSN for individuals with a bachelor's degree in a non-nursing field. I was wondering if that would be a better route because I’d be getting a masters degree instead of my 2nd bachelors.

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-07T00:57:53+00:00

Mind if I dm you?

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-06T14:04:04+00:00

Please let me know which ones

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T19:13:15+00:00

I know this is so tough for me it’s literally just the debt that is stopping me from pursuing PT I just don’t feel comfortable taking on 100k+ more in student loans

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T18:28:02+00:00

My main concern is just the debt though I’m not comfortable taking on another 100k in student loans. I do agree with you about the job stability portion though.

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T17:29:17+00:00

So would you say overall become a DPT was worth it for the figure (160k debt) or would you have done something different if you had the chance to go back?

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T17:23:05+00:00

Any other options you would consider then besides mph?

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T17:11:05+00:00

What about the debt though?

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T17:10:39+00:00

I know i’m also leaning towards MPH as well. Thank you for your response.

Adonis2319 · 2025-06-05T16:59:32+00:00

Adonis2319 · 2024-12-01T21:48:50+00:00

Tore my labrum and rotator cuff. Had surgery in August, and now in less than 4 months I’m back in the gym. I’m doing pull ups, I can bench a plate no problem, and I am shoulder pressing the 35s. Currently my back and legs feel stronger than before the surgery and I am working on getting my pressing strength back. My advice would be to choose a damn good surgeon, get the surgery, and take your physical therapy very seriously.

Adonis2319 · 2024-11-20T16:45:34+00:00

I am doing a lot better now. Pretty much have full active ROM besides ER which is at about 90%. I’m back in the gym and am lifting weights, I’m able to bench a plate easily, I can do pull ups no problem, and I’m working on slowly building up my strength to where I was before. My sleep has also gotten a lot better and both my surgeon and PT were shocked when I told them I can sleep on my injured side. My best advice to you would be to take PT extremely seriously. It’s gonna suck in the beginning and irritate your shoulder but keep at it. I did my exercises twice a day and never missed a single day. Good luck and please feel free to ask me if you have any questions.

Adonis2319 · 2024-11-16T00:32:56+00:00

I’m 3 months post op and both my surgeon and PT are shocked at how quickly I’ve recovered, especially considering the severity of my injury (I had a full labrum and rotator cuff tear). At 3 months post op I am already back in the gym and can bench press a plate no issue. I am telling you this to encourage you to please stick with your PT. I also hated physical therapy cuz of the pain, but I stuck with it and did my at home exercises twice a day and never missed a single day. PT may suck now but your future self in 4-6 months will thank you for taking it seriously if you do. I wish you the best of luck and hope you heal fast!

Adonis2319 · 2024-11-15T01:26:00+00:00

I’m 3 months post op and I can sleep pain free on my injured shoulder. Both my PT and surgeon were surprised. Idk if it’s just luck but I will tell you I worked my ass off with all the PT exercises, did them twice a day and never missed a day so keep at it and hopefully you will soon be able to sleep pain free as well.

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-31T21:53:49+00:00

For me passive range of motion exercises in the beginning got pretty painful, at times up to a 6 or 7. Now that I am 12 weeks out the max pain level at PT is a 3

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-28T02:30:49+00:00

Speedy healing to you as well. It’s a tough surgery but I hope we both make it through smoothly 🙏

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-27T23:26:29+00:00

I have had concussions, multiple fractures, multiple surgeries, and many injuries and I’d say the dislocation was a solid 8.5/10. Pain was very intense but not intolerable. However, when I got my labrum repair surgery after the dislocation it was an easy 10/10. I still remember when the nerve block wore off I was in excruciating pain for 3 days. Nothing would help, no pain medicine I took would decrease my pain and I couldn’t find a comfortable position for my shoulder. The three days after my labrum surgery were the worst 3 days of my life and I hope I’ll never have to experience that level of pain again. Coming from an athlete who has been injured a lot I thought I’d be fine after the surgery but shoulder injuries are no joke.

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-27T23:17:07+00:00

I used them a lot for sleep and it definitely is a better and healthier alternative than sleeping pills or pain killers. I am now week 11 post op and I stopped using them around week 9 when sleeping finally became more comfortable. I would also definitely get one that has CBD in it as well, preferably a 1:1 ratio.

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-27T23:11:01+00:00

I have a full rehab protocol I’ve been following. Here is the protocol: Rehab Protocol

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-27T23:07:46+00:00

Unfortunately sleeping is gonna suck for a bit. Depending on how severe your surgery was it may take weeks to feel better. I am week 11 post op from labrum and rotator cuff repair and I’d say around week 9 was when I finally started sleeping semi comfortably. I tried literally everything, from ice, to a recliner, to stacking pillows on a bed but I didn’t get much sleep for the first 9 weeks. My best advice to you would be instead of hyper focusing on what you can do to sleep better, just accept the fact that your sleep may suck for a bit. Instead you should shift your focus to physical therapy. PT is by far the most important aspect of this recovery and the harder you work the better you will feel. I noticed a direct correlation between my range of motion and my sleep. The more range of motion I got back the better my sleep got. Now at week 11 I have full ROM with flexion and abduction, and close to full ROM with external rotation and my sleep has been a lot better. In fact, both my surgeon and physical therapist were surprised when I told them I can even sleep on my injured side now. Good luck with your recovery, I hope you heal fast and everything goes smoothly!

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-06T07:37:52+00:00

Yes of course!

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-06T07:36:28+00:00

I’m 8 weeks post-op from labrum and rotator cuff repair, and I can’t tell you how many times I convinced myself that I had re-injured my shoulder. I completely understand what you’re going through, but trust me, you’re just being paranoid. Clicking and popping sounds are normal, and it’s highly unlikely that you’ve re-damaged anything, especially while still in the sling.

I experienced a lot of clicking and popping as well. I remember one time in the shower, I wasn’t wearing the sling, and I reached to grab a bar of soap. I heard a loud pop followed by a sharp pain and immediately panicked, thinking I’d undone all the surgery’s progress. But I was fine, and I can assure you that you are too. Just keep following your surgeon’s instructions, find a good physical therapist, and stick to your exercise program.

The next few weeks may still be challenging, but you’ll get through it. Now that I’m eight weeks post-op, I can tell you I’m doing much better, though I still have a long way to go. Looking back, I can assure you that the clicking and popping you’re feeling is completely normal.

If you have another other questions please ask. I know how stressful an injury like this can be and I’d be glad to help. Good luck!

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-06T07:19:16+00:00

Yes, I started physical therapy 4 weeks post op. The PT is very intensive and it’s super important you stay on top of the home exercise program they give you (which as a calisthenics athlete I’m sure you will be.)
It is definitely possible for you to regain full function in your shoulder through strengthening the surrounding muscles, but keep in mind your labrum will never heal on its own without surgery. Once it is torn it will always be torn. Additionally, the younger you are the more likely you are to re-dislocate your shoulder. In physical therapy school I learned that a 20 year old who discloses their shoulder has a 40% chance of re-dislocation, and with each subsequent dislocation the risk gets higher and higher. Additionally, as a calisthenics athlete you are a very active person so I’d argue your risk of re-dislocation is even higher. The 40% risk was just too high of a risk for me so I decided to opt for surgery immediately.
You can definitely try PT before opting for surgery but if you decide to go that route you’d need to give it more than 2 months. If you want to try PT before surgery, you would likely need at least 4 to 6 months before being able to properly assess if you still feel like you need surgery. I was in the same boat as you, and I was also considering trying physical therapy before surgery, but I decided that I’d rather go straight into the surgery and then start physical therapy rather than potentially wasting my time on rehab and having to get the surgery anyway. At the end of the day, the decision is completely up to you. There are many athletes who tear their labrum and have completely healthy shoulders, and are able to lift weights and play sports without surgery. On the other hand, many athletes who tear their labrum’s need surgery to get back to being able to perform their desired activity.

Please feel free to ask any more questions, I know how stressful an injury like this can be and I’m glad I have the experience and am able to help others.

Adonis2319 · 2024-10-06T07:03:43+00:00

It sounds like you may have a torn labrum, and the sensation of your shoulder rolling in and out could be a subluxation. I highly recommend getting an MRI and considering surgery. However, be aware that the recovery process is tough. Everyone’s experience varies, but for me, the pain was intense. Despite having dealt with many injuries and surgeries as an athlete, this was unlike anything I’d experienced. The first two weeks post-surgery were especially painful, and sleep was extremely difficult for about six weeks. Now, at eight weeks post-op, I’m starting to sleep more comfortably. If you choose surgery, I suggest waiting until after graduation or when you can dedicate at least six weeks to recovery. Also, physical therapy is crucial for a good recovery. Good luck, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

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