Volunteering/Experience

nurseprnRN, BSN, RN · Jun 8, 2015

The best person to answer that is the admissions advisor at your target nursing program. It's different everywhere.

KeraNorris · Jun 8, 2015

I wouldn't think so, but I agree with the previous poster that the admissions office would be your best bet. I am currently enrolled in a 4 year college and hopefully *fingers crossed* that I am accepted into the BSN program by January. It is VERY competitive. Good luck!

Honey Clover · Jun 11, 2015

Depends on the school. Some schools focus more on stats rather than experience so if you have good stats, you'll be okay with those schools. But generally experience does help. What if you get into nursing school and you realize you hate it or its not for you? That happened to an acquaintance of mine. She has doubts now and recently had to be pushed back a year and couldn't graduate with her class because she realized nursing wasn't for her and slacked off a bit. Just FYI... Try to do some volunteer to get some perspective.

qwertyytrewq · Jun 12, 2015

Thank you for the answer guys! But why am I having so much trouble to get a volunteering spot? How/where did you volunteer?

liane90 · Jun 13, 2015

Thank you for the answer guys! But why am I having so much trouble to get a volunteering spot? How/where did you volunteer?

Contact hospitals, they usually have volunteering spots. Also, volunteermatch.org will put you in contact with volunteer groups in your area. Hospice is another good avenue, and it will give you a little experience in end of life care.