[playbanjogood]

Hi, my name is Jason and I am a prenursing student attending ASU. I have fulfilled a majority of my prerequisites and have scored generally well. I applied to the nursing program in December 2007 but am almost sure that I did not get accepted. My GPA was a 3.5 and my overall net score was a 75%. My question is, do I still have a chance of being accepted? Since I am male do I have priority to students who are bound to get pregnant, start a family and quit the profession?

[nurselizk]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Since I am male do I have priority to students who are bound to get pregnant, start a family and quit the profession?

Make sure the next time you apply that you include your sentiments on working women. It's bound to get you priority consideration.

[EMTastic]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Hi, my name is Jason and I am a prenursing student attending ASU. I have fulfilled a majority of my prerequisites and have scored generally well. I applied to the nursing program in December 2007 but am almost sure that I did not get accepted. My GPA was a 3.5 and my overall net score was a 75%. My question is, do I still have a chance of being accepted? Since I am male do I have priority to students who are bound to get pregnant, start a family and quit the profession?

I was just talking with a guy at work trying to get into school, and he said that they really look more into GPAs but If say you had an equivillant GPA of a female some colleges will choose you over a woman, to increase their demographic. But I don't know for sure, every college I've talked to about "what they look for" has been a different experience.

[SteveRN21]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Hi, my name is Jason and I am a prenursing student attending ASU. I have fulfilled a majority of my prerequisites and have scored generally well. I applied to the nursing program in December 2007 but am almost sure that I did not get accepted. My GPA was a 3.5 and my overall net score was a 75%. My question is, do I still have a chance of being accepted? Since I am male do I have priority to students who are bound to get pregnant, start a family and quit the profession?

I would wait and see if you get accepted. If not, apply to another school. Men are not given priority unless the school needs to fill a minority quota, and men are considered a minority there. Your grades, prereqs and extracurriculars are usually what gets you in. You'd be surprised how many women manage to have families and work as nurses. Best of luck in your education!

[elizabells]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Since I am male do I have priority to students who are bound to get pregnant, start a family and quit the profession?

Um, seriously? 'Cause if it's still 1958 I really need to get a new hairstyle.

[nursemike]

In any given year, there are literally thousands of women, world wide, who do not get pregnant and start families, but I often recommend nursing to young women as one of the friendlier (relatively speaking) professions to working mothers. Nursing managers, nursing educators, and others who don't understand and accept the needs and circumstances of young women are doomed to unhappiness and frustration.

There may be programs with some sort of "affirmative action" for males, since we are pretty seriously underrepresented, but I'm not aware of any, and I would personally be embarrassed to ask, since there are still plenty of occupations where, even with affirmative action, we seem to be at a significant advantage, statistically. In fact, there are statistics that show men are paid somewhat better, even in nursing, although I suspect that has much to do with a tendency to pursue higher-paying specialties and to take less time off to have babies and such.

[RNDave]

OP,
Resisting the temptation to lecture regarding your last sentence, getting accepted has to do with GPA, test scores, your statement of purpose letter, and the admission interview. Just remember that women have a long and successful history in nursing.

Dave

[playbanjogood]

Thank you for your help. I know three RNs and only one of them is still working. I think working mothers have a great deal of responsibility and courage. Maybe I was a bit too blunt with my statement in my first thread. Im sorry if I offended you. However, please look at the facts. Women get pregnant. They often feel the responsibility to stay home and take care of their newborn. Just as fathers should feel the responsibility to provide for their families. I do understand that not everyone has an ideal situation. I know a few single mothers and they are some of the most courageous people I have known.

[playbanjogood]

1958 hairstyles are awsome!

[karenG]

Originally Posted by playbanjogood

Thank you for your help. I know three RNs and only one of them is still working. I think working mothers have a great deal of responsibility and courage. Maybe I was a bit too blunt with my statement in my first thread. Im sorry if I offended you. However, please look at the facts. Women get pregnant. They often feel the responsibility to stay home and take care of their newborn. Just as fathers should feel the responsibility to provide for their families. I do understand that not everyone has an ideal situation. I know a few single mothers and they are some of the most courageous people I have known.

I dont see a great career as a diplomat ahead........

if i follow your line of arguement, does that mean woman should not consider careers as they will get pregnant and leave to have children??

maybe try considering just how many woman are in nursing.. there are a few of us and most of us have children. men are still in the minority (at least here) and all potential nurses have to meet the same selection criteria. its not done on chromosones..