A last minute change of heart??

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I have been first alternate -to start this fall- for weeks! The nursing office was originally really optimistic at my chances and told me to line things up because I had a pretty good chance at getting to start. Of course I was thrilled and I've spent a whole lotta cashola on shoes and a stethoscope and school supplies... Anywho, I have been really optimistic but having not heard anything I'm starting to think it's not going to happen. We start school the 24th, so technically they still have all of next week to call me and let me know I'm in but I'm wondering if someone was going to bow out, wouldn't they have done so by now?! :crying2: Anyone else been in this situation? Did you end up getting in??? Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!! :heartbeat

Mel

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Specializes in NICU, Nursery.

Call the office and follow-up. They will know that you're still interested.

Just be patient. ;)

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Call the office and follow-up. They will know that you're still interested.

Just be patient. ;)

Since I was a late alternate and missed orientation last March, I've had to go in several times to fill out paperwork. Anyway, I've gotten to know the nursing office staff pretty well and she knows I'm still interested. :D I'm trying to be patient but it's crazy not knowing!!! LOL

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There were 11 alternates for my program, and I believe all of them got in.

A student at my program got in a week AFTER the semester started. She had totally given up and moved on already, so it was kind of a shock to her!

As far as I know, she's doing fine now after some initial catching-up stress.

Definitely don't give up before the semester has even started. You're likely to have people who just don't show up the first day, or do show up and decide they don't actually want to do it.

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Stick with it! You never know what people may be going through. I know a few people that got late acceptance due to people not being able to pay their bill. Don't give up just yet :D

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Yes, I agree. I asked my advisor if she knows how many people are in the program and she said she doesnt quit know just yet because some may not show for registration or first day of class. So just be patient and pray about it.

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they didn't accept alternates into my nursing group until 1 week before nursing school started at the pre-nursing school orientation meeting.

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Hang in there I was #13 and got in....prayer and fingers crossed for you!

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Awww thanks guys!!! You guys are so awesome! :heartbeat

The story with my school is once classes start, they wont move any alternates. So I have this next week to get "the call" and that's it!!!! I actually started #11 mid-June and have been #1 for the last month or so. I'm really excited for this week to start! All I can do is pray! I'll let you guys know if I hear anything! :yeah:

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