Is three times too many?

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Aug 30, '13 by vandydani

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?
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Aug 30, '13 by HisKids37

Are you working on prereqs in the meantime?

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Aug 30, '13 by vandydani

I have most prerequisites done but some require organic chem which I don't have. I'm currently interning at a hospital and volunteering.
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Aug 30, '13 by memphismom

Knock out that o chem
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Sep 1, '13 by stephanne

i agree to do the organic chemistry as you will most likely need it anyway.
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Sep 1, '13 by illusion9376

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.
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Sep 2, '13 by stephanne

*^ yep
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Sep 3, '13 by Alisonisayoshi

Do the OChem, it's not the monster it's made out to be.
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Sep 4, '13 by akulahawk

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.
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Sep 4, '13 by RHill9919

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.