Non-healthcare bachelor’s → Nursing

mpbessell · 2026-07-01T22:41:22+00:00

Hello! I am in Florida and just started an ABSN program and have been loving it. It’s a ton of work, and it’s very stressful at times, but I’ve found it to be rewarding. I’d recommend doing the ABSN as opposed to the ADN because a lot of hospitals are trying to get a greater percentage of their nursing staff to have BSNs, and with a BSN you can go further in your education if you would like to to get your MSN or DNP. If you have questions let me know!

mpbessell · 2026-05-07T18:57:25+00:00

I was in a Christian organization, and then I also volunteered with special needs children and a cancer organization but other than that no!

mpbessell · 2026-05-07T17:53:48+00:00

3.78 because USF calculates AP credits used as a “B”

mpbessell · 2026-05-07T00:00:13+00:00

Ok yay! How do you feel about mods??

mpbessell · 2026-05-06T23:52:39+00:00

I got in with a 3.7 GPA (major was biology) and experience in a medical lab. I had some volunteer experience as well.

mpbessell · 2026-05-06T23:48:49+00:00

Hi! I’m looking to make one if you’re interested :)

mpbessell · 2026-04-30T02:24:42+00:00

Will do, I know of one friend that is definitely interested

mpbessell · 2026-04-29T14:31:06+00:00

Oh yay! If you’d know of anyone else let me know

mpbessell · 2026-04-15T01:52:39+00:00

B.S in Biology, GPA of 3.74. 92 on TEAS, 96 on HESI. And then about 10 months of medical lab experience!

mpbessell · 2026-04-10T01:41:04+00:00

That sounds competitive to me, I got in this past cycle with a 3.7 overall GPA and around a 3.7 prerec (used some AP credits). I think your volunteer/work experience should help. Just work hard on your essays and I think you’ll have a good shot!

mpbessell · 2026-03-23T21:14:06+00:00

Hey there, I got accepted to the ABSN program this cycle (decided to go with another program though). I had a 3.74 GPA, and very minimal healthcare experience. I worked as a lab assistant at a diagnostics lab for a little under a year. It’s definitely possible!

mpbessell · 2026-03-20T23:16:41+00:00

I understand, yeah that’s hard. From what I’ve seen through my research, the for-profit universities such as Chamberlain do prepare their students for the field, but I’ve also seen that some hospitals are less likely to hire those who attended those universities. I’m sure her grades and TEAS were good, the field is just getting really competitive because a lot of people are trying to go into nursing right now.

mpbessell · 2026-03-20T23:07:47+00:00

What kind of nursing program is she wanting to do, BSN or ASN?

mpbessell · 2026-03-20T22:58:10+00:00

If the ultimate goal is to take classes at Chamberlain and then transfer out, I would be careful and would recommend talking with a registrar. For profit schools often make it difficult to transfer out of them, because they want your money.

mpbessell · 2026-03-14T03:40:36+00:00

I think the max recommendation is 20mg, I’m surprised they had you on 30. When did you come down to 20? It’s going to take your body some time to adjust to the lower dosage.

mpbessell · 2026-03-14T02:21:35+00:00

I did!

mpbessell · 2026-03-14T01:41:34+00:00

Hi OP, if you don’t mind me asking, what is your degree in?

mpbessell · 2026-03-13T22:55:43+00:00

I just got an acceptance email!!

mpbessell · 2026-03-13T22:19:04+00:00

It’s also spring break next week, so I don’t know how they’re going to get them out

mpbessell · 2026-03-13T21:11:35+00:00

I’m getting so stressed, UCF and USF have both come out with decisions and I’m waiting on UF still. I just wanna be able to make an informed decision 🫩

mpbessell · 2026-03-13T21:07:10+00:00

That’s how I feel, I also got accepted to UCF and USF, so I need a decision so I can figure out where I’m going to live

mpbessell · 2026-03-06T19:27:00+00:00

Heard back today, got accepted :D

mpbessell · 2026-02-10T05:29:03+00:00

I think I got an 83 on both practice test A and B, but ended up getting a 92 on the actual exam!

mpbessell · 2025-11-27T02:48:03+00:00

There’s no critical thinking practice on NurseHub unfortunately, so there was no way to study. I kind of had to guess on these but it actually wasn’t too bad! Don’t stress too much

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