Waiting for acceptance

[mauser]

I realize all schools are different but - basically what are they looking at for acceptance? The waiting is killing me. All applications had to be in by December 31, 2003. They started the "reviews" on January 5th.

I have been out of school for 25+ years, but have worked in the medical field all those years. I had great grades in high school and college (over 20 years ago), took their chemistry course (A-), I was in the 99 percentile on my CNET test, one of my references was a local surgeon, and on my interview, the administrator said "perfect answer!," when I answered "why do you want to become a nurse?" She told me there she could see no reason for me not to be accepted, but.....

They only do the "acceptance thing" once a year. Any one know how long it takes (I'm getting older by the minute!) ??

What were your experiences? Thanks.

UPDATE: I'm IN!

[nurse2bee2006]

My application is due by Jan. 31st, I heard they will notify by letter sometime in march if we get accepted. I am having a hard time writing my essay. I started back to college August of 2002 after being out for 13years. I have all my pre-reqs. except microbiology and physiology and I am taking them this semester which starts on Monday. :) I am looking forward to micro. I hope I like it as much as I think I will.

Good Luck to all!!

:balloons:

[giggles-happy]

Know how you all feel - I've been waiting 2 months. Find out Jan 18th.

[RNSuzq1, RN]

Originally posted by mrsmoo2

The more I read about other nursing schools admission procedures, the luckier I feel. I go to a small cc, and there is no admission test, no interview, no "why I want to be a nurse" essay. Just fill out a basic application & wait & see.

Mrsmoo - I felt the same way after reading lots of the other posts. My school is similar to yours - it's basically meet the entrance requirements - fill out the application and wait. They do require an entrance exam in March - if you're one of the chosen - then final choices are notified in May. After reading a lof of the other posts I was really worried that I had overlooked something - but talked to a Nursing Counselor yesterday and she assured me that so far I've done everything needed up until this time - she said all schools have different requirements.

Only problem here is (like most schools) 500 applicants and only 45 slots - bad numbers. You're very lucky that your school actually has vacant seats - that's the first I've heard of that happening. Good Luck To You!!!

[Louisepug]

:o Ohhhhhh....now I'm worried! I am a "worrywart" by nature anyway and I am also waiting to hear. I won't know till march!! I got my application in 2 months ago, Wrote a really good (in my opinion) nurse essay, and I've had years of college as well , although am not finished with co-req's yet. It sounds like there's a lot of competition though; EMT's for 12 years:eek: Good for you but Yikes! And I thought being a journalist was competitive.

Let me just ask your opinions though. I live in Chicago and was scheduled on the 28th of last month to go to Ohio (where the school is I'm applying to) to meet the nursing director and get a tour of campus. Well, unfortunately I misunderstood and thought the meeting was at 2 in the afternoon when it was actually at 9am! You can imagine my anxiety that I had when I realized I was 5 hours late for the most important meeting of my life! The director seemed a little peeved at first but as we talked for awhile she became more relaxed (as did I ) and realized that we had a misunderstanding. She gave me her card at the end of the interview and said not to hesitate to contact her with any questions at all. My question is; do you think a misunderstanding such as this could keep me from getting in to the school? I even sent her a thank you note after the interview to show my appreciation. By the way, the school is Christ Hospital school of nursing in Cincinnati. If anyone else is applying or knows of anyone who has, can you tell me the main criteria that they really look for to let you in, and how hard/easy it is to get in? Sorry for the long post, I'm just worried! Thanks, Louisepug

[sprtbikegrlsv65]

Louise!!!

i'm sure it's okay...especially if you both realized that it was just a misunderstanding...you weren't TRYING not to show up! and you did send a thank you!

i'm sure it will be fine...who knows maybe ALL of us will get in this year...wouldn't that me AWESOME!

good luck all...i go take my pre-nursing exam on the 24th of this month...OY so nervous...

if i score in the upper 80th percentile i get the full tuition paid!!! wowzers! hugs and prayers needed here...especially with the math section...

[manna, BSN, RN]

Our apps are in, and they'll review them this month. Letters are supposed to go out in late February/early March, so I'll be on pins and needles until then!

I met with my advisor last week (head of the BSN program) and she said my chances of getting in were "better than average," but I don't want to get my hopes up too high.

Oh, and there is no entrance exam - it's based on a point system that considers mostly GPA and ACT scores. They also do a personal interview, but that isn't factored into the admissions score (I think that the interview may actually be done only for accepted students).

[kathc]

As you can probably understand, I've been waiting to pounch on the mailman (actually a lady) everyday waiting for the letter. I figured it was a good chance to get the letter yesterday, but no..bummer. So this AM, my son (10) says, "Mom, while you were out picking up Ellen (yesterday), the lady for the interview called and changed your appointment.". Couldn't for the life understand what he was talking about since I had already had my interview. Listened to the messages and sure enough, the secretary from the school had called. My acceptence letter was in the mail and she had made a mistake on the meeting date with my financial aid. So here I was stewing all night and I should have just checked the messages. :roll . I'm a piece of work. :chuckle But I'm in!!!!

Louisepug, Don't worry about not having experience in the health field. My letter with my application stated that not having experience is NOT important. Than many people successfully switch careers. I think what is important to them is that you understand what is actually involved for LPN or RN. One of the questions she asked me was what I thought an LPN's duties were. She says they ask that because a lot of people don't understand they are very hands on with patients.

Also I agree that that you are ok with being late, since it was a misunderstanding.

I'd tell you not to worry, but you sound like me - you will worry anyways. When do you find out if you got in?

[Louisepug]

Thanks for your responses sprtbikegrlsv65 and Kathc! I'm trying to stay positive and focused, as I do start CNA school this weekend (sooo excited:D .) So in that sense I guess I will have some experience in the field when school actually starts.

Kathc, I won't find out till March!! It's killin' me! I do hate waiting, and yes I am usually the type that worries even if someone tells me not to. But it helps to have reassurance. Thanks again, Louisepug

[Mandylpn]

I found out I am #8 on a wait list of 15 for Fall '04 (they take 40 students). Sometimes students drop out or their lives change. I won't know if I am getting in 'till the end of July. It's going to be a long summer! Hope that all of our dreams come true.

[perfectbluebuildings, BSN, RN]

I feel very lucky compared to all of you! There is no restriction on number of nursing students here. As a freshman you are put with an advisor in the nursing department. If you pass A&P I with a C your first semester, you take your first nursing class your second semester. As long as you get at least a C in all prereqs, coreqs, and nursing classes, you continue on till graduation (a 4-year program).

As a second semester sophomore, you must go through the process of declaring your major, but as long as you have the grades and have a valid driver's license (for driving to clinicals; we use college vehicles and carpool), you are accepted into the major. None of this awful waiting stuff you all have to go through! For me the waiting was just to see if I was accepted into college.

Of course, a lot of people don't pass the prereqs or switch majors, etc.; our department has a reputation as one of the hardest majors on campus. We have 18 people in my class right now.

But I hope all of you get in!!! Let us know when you know and we will celebrate!

[ERRNwant2b]

I am also waiting to hear if I got into the entry level MSN programs in my area. I am going nuts. Trying to keep busy but have to admit run to the mail box daily. HELP! I also feel that I am a good candidate as do others but like others have said I won't believe it until I get the letter.

Anxiously awaiting acceptance

Susan