What are you most worried about in regards to starting nursing school??

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I'm a junior in a university BSN program. I remember last summer I was very anxious to start and I had a lot of questions.

Post your concerns and maybe we can help!

If your not good at science work harder. Don't give up because if you keep telling yourself that your not good your setting your self up for failure. I used to be a C student in High school. I never tried. In college I tried to take every class seriously and sometimes I dind't. I wish I took all my requirements seriously because nursing school is like 5 times harder than the requirements they make you take

WORK HARDER! GET SERIOUS ABT THIS FIELD OR GIVE UP! that is the reality of this career path.. It's none of that I am not good at something mentality. If your not good at it keep trying or give up. It is possible to get through nursing school if you suck at everything and work hard. You just won't get your proper sleep. But doable. If your talking like this now and you don't change how you think and approach nursing You'll really have a hard time even if you somehow get into nursing school. I used complain about my requirements. theres really no point in complaining. If you think you don't know something take the time you have today to learn 5 new things about science and slowly your memory of math and science will increase and get better.

You're absolutely correct. Thanks for being so honest and encouraging!

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You guys apply to schools that have no waiting lists. The only reason you should be worried about nursing is if you more B's than A's and if you have a C in a science course. Don't worry once you get in they don't expect you to be perfect at everything. You guys will be just starting out. I am not gonna lie though they do shove a lot of material in your face. So it will help if you do go over all you A and P stuff b4 you start nursing school. If you know all that then nursing school/ the first semester / quarter shouldn't be that hard. It's all A and P and patho and micro with common sense nursing practices

I don't know if you were commenting towards me, but the schools I'm considering all have wait lists.. from 2 to 4 YEARS. And that's after applying, which I can't even do until the end of this semester.

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why are you applying to a school that has a waiting list. apply to a school that ranks you based on your grades. Those types of schools are what nursing is really about. You'll be in nursing school with some of the smartest ppl that worked really hard to get in. I am not sure if the school your applying to is based on lottery. Most schools that are ranked based have no waiting list. It's all about the top grade students that get in. Also if you get good grades and b4 applying that will help you so much once you get in. You will have to work less hard and will learn so much. Many of the lottery schools at there shouldn't exist. It takes away the chance for those that worked hard but didn't get in only because they got more B's than A's. I don't think that it's fair that students that get C's get into nursing school just by luck. I think they should make all nursing colleges in American including community based on grades. They should not have any waiting list. BSN programs will fill up with A students. Community colleges should fill up with B students. C students should have the option of private education since they didn't get the A's and B's. Because I strongly believe that if you can't get an A or an B in your basic classes you will never make it out of nursing school and be able to pass the state test. Unless you magically become an A and B student in nursing school which won't happen. I have ppl in my BSN program with me that were A students in their basic science classes and are barely passing their nursing exams. Anyways sorry to make this long. Look into state programs like the BSN programs. They have no waiting list.

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why are you applying to a school that has a waiting list. apply to a school that ranks you based on your grades. Those types of schools are what nursing is really about. You'll be in nursing school with some of the smartest ppl that worked really hard to get in. I am not sure if the school your applying to is based on lottery. Most schools that are ranked based have no waiting list. It's all about the top grade students that get in. Also if you get good grades and b4 applying that will help you so much once you get in. You will have to work less hard and will learn so much. Many of the lottery schools at there shouldn't exist. It takes away the chance for those that worked hard but didn't get in only because they got more B's than A's. I don't think that it's fair that students that get C's get into nursing school just by luck. I think they should make all nursing colleges in American including community based on grades. They should not have any waiting list. BSN programs will fill up with A students. Community colleges should fill up with B students. C students should have the option of private education since they didn't get the A's and B's. Because I strongly believe that if you can't get an A or an B in your basic classes you will never make it out of nursing school and be able to pass the state test. Unless you magically become an A and B student in nursing school which won't happen. I have ppl in my BSN program with me that were A students in their basic science classes and are barely passing their nursing exams. Anyways sorry to make this long. Look into state programs like the BSN programs. They have no waiting list.

The only ADN programs that aren't at private schools all have waiting lists around here. It's not a lottery system, but a first come/first served kind of deal. I am not going the private school route because a) it's too expensive b) I've had bad luck getting hired in a different field after attending a private/for profit school and c) the nurse recruiter I do work study under advised me not to go there, rather the long way (CNA -> work for a while -> LPN -> RN -> BSN) to get more funds for school. If I follow her guidelines, I won't have to sit on a wait list and will have help paying for school.

Prior to talking to her, I was going to do an accelerated BSN here through NAU since they've got a local campus now that works with the community colleges.. my GPA is better than their requirements (if only slightly), but I can't think of a better way to actually get a job after I graduate than to follow the nurse recruiter's instructions.

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I don't go to a private school. It took me 3 years to apply for the BSN here in california. I am new to allnursing so I have this weird idea that everyone on here is from california. THe school that I got accepted to only accepted the top 60 out 300 something ppl that applied. I think the average teas score was kinda low 81 percent and average gpa was kinda low too 3.7. It's really easy to get into the nursing program where. You should check out the CSU in california many of them are competitive but you'll find some that aren't too competitive.

I have no real experience. I was never a CNA. The only experience I have is working for my uncle doing paper work and making appointments for patients of a year and some volunteer work.

I think the smart way to do nursing is jump right in. I don't think I could ever handle going from CNA to LVN to RN and then to BSN. That's way too many steps for me.

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I don't go to a private school. It took me 3 years to apply for the BSN here in california. I am new to allnursing so I have this weird idea that everyone on here is from california. THe school that I got accepted to only accepted the top 60 out 300 something ppl that applied. I think the average teas score was kinda low 81 percent and average gpa was kinda low too 3.7. It's really easy to get into the nursing program where. You should check out the CSU in california many of them are competitive but you'll find some that aren't too competitive.

I have no real experience. I was never a CNA. The only experience I have is working for my uncle doing paper work and making appointments for patients of a year and some volunteer work.

I think the smart way to do nursing is jump right in. I don't think I could ever handle going from CNA to LVN to RN and then to BSN. That's way too many steps for me.

How many years ago did you apply for that BSN for a CSU? Its not thhhat easy anymore nor is the gpa of applicants that low either. 3.7-4.0s arent even getting into the csu system now on the first try. You technically did your share of waiting too as am I :) 95% of the programs are impacted. Private schools I don't agree with either.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

I start my LPN program tomorrow. the only plus for me is that I am like a math expert so i hope that will help. My biggest fear is living up to my moms expectations ( she's an oncologist)

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This is such an awesome thread many thanks to the OP!!! I think this post will continue to grow for many years!! It is a relief to know that most of us have the same fears!! The encouragement is priceless!! ((Hugs))

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It wasn't hard for me to get accepted. I had an 80.7 on the teas and 3.8 gpa. I think my science gpa was a little higher than my overall gpa though. this is my first year in the program.My first time experiencing everything that nursing has to offer. I didn't really wait. I applied and got in as soon as my teas scores were in. I got into 2 community colleges as well. So a total of three RN programs. I am not talking about getting in back when it was supper easy. I took the teas level 5 exam like everyone has to. I took the 13 pre- requirements like everyone else. I got mostly A's and a few B's. I still got in. Look into bakersfield CSU. IT's not hard to get in.

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Specializes in Pediatric Home Care, Dr Office/Clinic.

Not doing well and/or falling my sciences. Also just not being able to cut nursing school, clinicals etc in general. Basically failing across the board. Also VERY afraid of killing someone--wrong dosage, not thinking fast enough to save their life etc.

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I am really scared and nervous that I won't be able to get all the information down and to be able to think critically to the fullest, which is one of the important factors to being a nurse.
I can relate but I pray God will make it so I understand. I hope the same for you.
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Need motivation? Watch the movie "Rudy". When I was in school and got down thinking I couldnt do this anymore, I would watch this movie, which is a true story, and the challenges he faced and worked through, gave the motivation I needed to keep going.I think I watched that movie at least 2-3 times a week sometimes. It made me cry everytime I watched it, and just talking about it would start the water works, but it is so inspiring... I highy recommend it!!!Also listen to Zig Ziglar, he is a motivational speaker, very funny and effective.And never forget.... YOU CAN DO IT!!!!
Thanks for the advice!
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