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ADN or BSN? You Can Do Both

Sep 29, 2026

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ADN or BSN? You Can Do Both

Here's what you need to know about concurrent enrollment

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Know the science repeat policy

Sep 21, 2026

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Know the science repeat policy

A 'W', a low grade, or a second attempt can count differently at every program on your list.

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Before You Register for the TEAS, Check This First

Sep 14, 2026

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Before You Register for the TEAS, Check This First

Check which TEAS testing formats every ADN program on your list accepts before you register.

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Not every required course is a prerequisite

Sep 8, 2026

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Not every required course is a prerequisite

Some courses are co-requisites, and many programs don't require them finished before you apply.

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There's a deadline before the application deadline

Aug 31, 2026

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There's a deadline before the application deadline

Some ADN programs require steps you must finish before the application window even opens.

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Do you know how your application will be scored?

Aug 17, 2026

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Do you know how your application will be scored?

Meeting the minimums lets you apply. Points decide how you rank against everyone else.

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 A 'C' or better doesn't always mean you're eligible

Aug 10, 2026

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A 'C' or better doesn't always mean you're eligible

You can earn a C in all three sciences and still miss the minimum science GPA to apply.

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When to take the TEAS, and why timing matters

Aug 3, 2026

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When to take the TEAS, and why timing matters

Here's exactly when you should take the TEAS

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The two biggest ways to earn application points

Jul 27, 2026

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The two biggest ways to earn application points

Your science prerequisite GPA and TEAS score usually carry the most weight. Here is why.

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The right prerequisite keeps more programs open

Jul 20, 2026

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The right prerequisite keeps more programs open

Some ADN programs accept more than one course. Picking the right one keeps your options open.

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Apply to the college before the nursing program

Jul 13, 2026

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Apply to the college before the nursing program

You need a student ID from college admission before you can finish the nursing application.

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Should you retake your science prerequisites?

Jul 6, 2026

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Should you retake your science prerequisites?

A higher grade can lift your science GPA, but repeat policies vary by program and can cost you.

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