Not expecting to get in...?

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I know its probably just me and my pessimism but I totally dont expect to get into any of the 3 nursing schools Im applying to right now.....not becuase I have bad grades just because there's so many other people applying too.

You guys all just seems so optimistic....everyone's like yea I just applied and should start next spring !

I apply because I know thats what the whole point of going to school and busting my butt is, but Im totally not expecting anything short of denials.

I guess if you have a 4.0 you can be pretty certain. I fully foresee applying year and year after year until I go insane though....

I guess I should listen to my husband, he tells me 'this is America no one can stop you from being what you want to be, there's millions of nurses out there your just as smart and capable.'

I just hate building myself up and getting excited for something only to be dissapointed. I wish there were guarantees.

Does everyone eventually get in??? I need some happy ending stories.

Specializes in Ante-Intra-Postpartum, Post Gyne.
OK........

There are two ways of thinking, optimistically or pessimistically.

Being optimistic feels so much better, so why not?

Yes, there is always a chance you won't get in this time, but why dwell on it?

I didn't get in for Spring '06, but I am optimistic about Fall '06. If not, then I will be optimistic for Spring '07.

So, come on y'all be positive!

(YW, butterfly.) :)

I'll have what she's drinking :rotfl:

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Specializes in CVICU.

FUN2CARE,

You are awesome and you have such a great outlook on life. Once you retire from nursing you should be a motivational speaker, for you have the ability to motivate and encourage any and everyone. Good luck on your journey.

PS- I love your website.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Thanks Sunshine Sweetheart! :)

(No, I've never been to an "I Feel Great" convention.) lol

LOL @ HeartsWideOpen! It's called "Don'tEvenTellMeICan't"....try it! :lol2:

Really y'all, I am very negative about many things....I'm a great backseat driver when my dh is driving, worry my kiddos will get hurt at school, too scared to let my dd be a flyer in cheerleading, although I'm going to have to get over that b/c she wants to be a cheerleader in college, won't fly b/c I'm scared of planes, don't go over 5 miles over the speed limit...etc.

Nursing is just the one thing I know I have to do, and will do. I have to have a way to support my children if anything happens to my dh. (See negative thinking there too...lol)

Y'all just make sure that y'all are here to motivate me when I do get in and I start thinking, "WHAT IN THE HECK DID I GET MYSELF INTO?!?!?!?" :lol2:

If you think positively, you will not give up! If you think negatively, you may become discouraged and give up. I don't want to give up. I started this journey in 1991, and didn't finish.

I am determined, it will happen when it is supposed to! :)

FUN2CARE,

You are awesome and you have such a great outlook on life. Once you retire from nursing you should be a motivational speaker, for you have the ability to motivate and encourage any and everyone. Good luck on your journey.

PS- I love your website.

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Hi y'all.

I feel a little guilty "reading over your shoulder(s)" on this thread, since I've been an RN for (Sheesh!) 35 years!!! (Can it be that long?)

But I want to tell you how great I feel when I hear the intensity of your desire to become nurses. Even if you're forced to postpone your dream, don't quit. When you finally become a nurse, you will bring so much more to the table. Every experience that shapes your character... not just the narrow body of knowledge they teach you in nursing school... will come together to make you a stronger, wiser clinician.

If you don't get in as soon as you would like, don't view the delay as a barrier, just a detour.

I think the profession is going to fall into some good hands when we pass the scene.

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Specializes in Operating Room.

Thanks, 1Tulip. It's great to actually get some good vibes from experienced nurses. I hope I have the same attitude after years have past. ;)

MiaNJ: I am applying to the DallasCCD in Texas. I will be going full-time. In the meantime, I am working on the core classes toward my RN-BSN. That way, when I do get in and graduate, I'll be ready to take on the next major hurdle after I get 'somewhat' settled into a job. ;)

Hi y'all.

I feel a little guilty "reading over your shoulder(s)" on this thread, since I've been an RN for (Sheesh!) 35 years!!! (Can it be that long?)

But I want to tell you how great I feel when I hear the intensity of your desire to become nurses. Even if you're forced to postpone your dream, don't quit. When you finally become a nurse, you will bring so much more to the table. Every experience that shapes your character... not just the narrow body of knowledge they teach you in nursing school... will come together to make you a stronger, wiser clinician.

If you don't get in as soon as you would like, don't view the delay as a barrier, just a detour.

I think the profession is going to fall into some good hands when we pass the scene.

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