Is three times too many?

Students Pre-Nursing

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Hi all,

I am a recent graduate of college and I was not a nursing major. I realized I wanted to become a nurse and have been applying to programs. Problem is, there are very few ABSN programs that I fit the bill for (I am lacking some prereqs that some colleges require). I have applied to a school twice and have been waitlisted twice. What are the chances I could improve if I applied a third time? Or is it just too much? Should I just apply to my other 3 or 4 choices?

HisKids37

90 Posts

Are you working on prereqs in the meantime?

vandydani

80 Posts

I have most prerequisites done but some require organic chem which I don't have. I'm currently interning at a hospital and volunteering.

16mm

357 Posts

Knock out that o chem

stephanne

71 Posts

i agree to do the organic chemistry as you will most likely need it anyway.

Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.

I also agree to do the organic chemistry. I don't know how your program is, but I know out here having EVERY pre-req, or co-req done will put you in a better position than not having it done. :)

stephanne

71 Posts

*^ yep

Specializes in LTC.

Do the OChem, it's not the monster it's made out to be.

Specializes in Emergency Department.

My advice is simple: do the prerequisites that you don't have, and apply to every nursing program that you are qualified for in the meantime. As you become qualified for more programs, apply there too.

RHill9919

301 Posts

There are tons if absn programs. If you don't want to do the o-Chem, find an absn that doesn't require it. I'm applying to 6 or so school all over the east coast, all fully accredited, & none of them require organic chem.

GaGeek

33 Posts

I wouldn't try that one again without starting that organic chem! But as you said, you have a few other choices. I'd work on those in the meantime :-)

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