Really really worried about getting into a nursing program.

Magsulfate, BSN, RN · Feb 4, 2016

Your GPA is good. My advice is to apply at several nursing schools. That's what I did 13 years ago, I went to the first one that accepted me. I even moved 70 miles to be close to the school. It all worked out great, I obtained my RN and subsequently earned my BSN online.

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · Feb 5, 2016

"planning on" getting straight As? So why are you not getting straight As now? Do you think nursing school is easier than pre reqs? Here is the thing either 1. You are not studying enough to earn an A. or 2. You are simply unable to understand the material enough to get an A no matter how much you study. Which is it? If you are capable of an A, but are not getting an A then it is all on you. If you are studying non stop every day and still no A then it won't happen. I would think it is more than likely you are not studying enough. If it is a "hard pill to swallow" then prove it is by earning an A. Keep at it. Study hard. Grades are basically measuring devices and nothing more. Use a bad score as information on what you need to do differently or what worked well. Hard work will almost always trump everything else. Good luck.

CaptC · Feb 5, 2016

I'm trying pretty freaking hard to get good grades. I study extremely hard to get good grades and usually do. I just had a lot of issues with anp1. It was a TOUGH course taught by a extremely tough teacher. I'm studying probably twice as much and with more frequency than last semester and honestly because of the vastness of the material and the sort of pot luck nature of what can be on these tests I'm not even sure it is enough. I work 20 hours a week and I'm taking two other courses. I'm going to quit my job in march, but that is already towards the end of the semester. I don't respond well to the man up sort of responses mostly because they are laughably over simplified and condescending. I suppose I should have said trying even harder to get As but I figured that would be clear. What if I can't get As, then I'm screwed. So by saying I'm planning on getting As basically means I don't have any other choice. This post is all over the place, but there is LOT on my plate right so w/e.

windsurfer8, BSN, RN · Feb 5, 2016

Who said anything about "man up". You either do it or you don't. I could care less what you do as it is your life. You asked so I gave a response. If you are studying your hardest and it isn't enough then you may need to try something else. Just because someone "wants" to be a doctor doesn't mean they will get into medical school. I was kicked out of my house at 16 and lived on a couch until I graduated HS. Then I went into the military and used the GI bill to get my BSN. That is one example and look around any classroom and majority are struggling with jobs, bills, and family. We ALL have a lot on our plate. Do it or don't do it. Totally up to you man.

BRing914 · Feb 5, 2016

Where I plan to attend a 79 in A&P I wouldn't get you in unless you had really really good grades on everything else, and a pretty high TEAS score.Also where I plan to apply doesn't care about anything other than your math and science on the TEAS, so maybe look into what your program will look at and spend time focusing on that. I don't know how the school you plan to attend ranks people though. You're GPA is good. Maybe you should consider retaking A&P I. I've taken it twice. Once at my first go at college straight out of high school and then again many year and tons of maturing later. I am a C the first time, and an A the second time (I could have failed the final and still made an A). You really want to have a firm understanding of what is taught in A&P I since a lot of it will carry over into A&P II. Best of luck to you!

CaptC · Feb 5, 2016

Thanks, I'm already in Anp2. The way the professor works it seems is that the difficulty of the tests scale waaaay up. The first test will be relatively easy. The second test will be about twice as hard. So on and so fourth. The crazy thing is I know anp 1 pretty well lol. Sometimes the phrasing of the question makes it difficult. There were a number of times where I would pick the wrong answer and I'd later go to the professor and be able to answer instantly once it is framed in a different way. I'm not exactly sure why that happens. I might need to take anp 1 over again honestly. It just delays everything by a ton.

Zyprexa_Ho · Feb 7, 2016

*psychologically (not physiologically)

CaptC · Feb 7, 2016

Physiology on the brain. Lol

DiscGolfNurse, BSN · Feb 10, 2016

I agree with Magsulfate. Although you have a "goal school" having back ups and applying to different programs at different schools is wise. I did not get into my goal school but ended up at the school I was meant to be at, I believe. If you would like more information I know of a program that doesn't require TEAS test. Don't limit yourself by only applying to one school. There are many wonderful schools and programs out there!

CaptC · Feb 10, 2016

Thank you. The teas test is something is should be able to do. I took the online version of the practice test (assessment A) the other day and scored a 73. 83 English and 70 something in science and English language. I forgot what my math score was but it about on par with my other tests. People say the online version is harder so idk. I take it March 10th so I hope to get my scores up. I just don't really know home I'm supposed to study honestly. Like if I focus on something am I neglecting another. How do I know I'm not over studying something. Am I actually learning more by taking these notes ect ect. However I'm really anxious about it and have frozen up on tests. It's gotten better but it is still something I'm working on.

I'm applying to two other schools now. Hopefully I'll get I to one of them. I also put my 2 weeks notice at my job. This is much more important to me.

CaptC · May 1, 2016

So here is a little update:

In march I took the teas and got am 87.3% cumulative. 85 science 100 math 85 reading and 80 grammar. I got an A in micro. I'll be honest physio is seriously one of the most ridiculous classes I've ever taken. I currently have a 92 but the final is Monday and honest not sure if I'm capable of doing what the classes expects of me. If I get a B in physio after getting a C in anatomy I've been more or less told that I basically shouldn't even apply. I've been also told I can't retake for 5 years. If I get a B I'll apply but if I'm not accepted I'm not sure what I will even do. A year of my life has been dedicated to completely the prereqs and I'm not exactly young as it is. 25 years old. Not sure I like the feeling of absolute helplessness school has given me. Anyway, just thought I'd give an update.