2nd Chance After Failing?

U.S.A. Georgia

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Has anyone been dismissed from a nursing program in Georgia but got accepted at another school? What was the process like? Did you switch to LPN or continue on the same track? Any one bold enough to share their story? What about other states? I look forward to reading the responses and thank you in advance!

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I failed out of Rn school in 2011, i failed my 1st class in 2009 got back in in 2010 & ended up failing my 2nd class in 2011. I went thru all 5 stages of grief. With most schools you have to wait 5 years before you can apply again. i didnt have 5 years because I KNEW nursing was what i wanted to do. I also had to EAT HUMBLE CAKE & PIE because like some people i know looked down on LPN's. After talking to some Rn's it was nice to hear that most of them started out as LPN's so i sucked it up & got myself together. I got into a lpn program may 2012, finished #2 in my class Aug 2013 & PASSED boards Sept 2013! I'm currently working in a hospital on a med surge floor where WE LPN's DO IT ALL! After i finally got over my SHAME, going lpn was the best route for me & i wish i would have started out that way 1st! Im learning so much & i will hopefully bridge over this coming Jan. The 1 thing i love about where i work, there are lpns EVERYWHERE & NO ONE frowns upon us of makes us feel bad about our TITLE! Well there are some newbie Bsn's who turn there noses up especially when their preceptor is a LPN but they see how much they know & the only thing that separates us is OUR PAY! I make pretty good so i cant complain! All & all its a good career. READY FOR WHAT LIES AHEAD!

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Thanks for sharing!!! That's pretty amazing and congrats on your accomplishment. I guess sometimes you have to take a step back to move two steps forward.

A lot of people have viewed this thread but your the only comment so I definitely appreciate it and I'm sure everyone else that had the same question is as well.

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There's no shame in being an LPN at all. Grr. Anyway, good luck with reapplying!!

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So true. I couldn't agree more. It's still a rigorous program and the commitment required is no different. I'd be proud if I obtained that licensure but I do know if I go the LPN route I plan on doing the LPN-RN bridge in the future.

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