I'm so upset and disheartened. I didn't get in to the ADN program, and I truly don't know what else I could have done to better my chances. I have 34 credits so far (all from this community college whose program I applied to), an A in every class so a GPA of 4.0. Member of Phi Theta Kapa. Never missed a day of class or even been late in almost two years, but apparently it's still not good enough. Applying again next year means, IF I get in, it will have taken five years to get an associate's degree. It just seems excessive, added to which I am 50 years old now, so I just don't feel I have the time to "spare."
Sigh. Oh well. I know there's nothing to be done, but I just had to get it off my chest. I am considering applying to the local state college as a transfer student to go for my BSN. This late in the year my chances are practically nil, but I guess it's worth a try even though I would have to cram in Chemistry level I AND level II during the summer, just in case I got in. Ironically I didn't consider a bachelor's degree before now because I thought it would take too long. Little did I know.
So sorry to hear that you came so close. That really sux.
Have you checked out any diploma schools in your area? A lot times they have much different admission requirements. And the goal is to become an RN. (After that there are plenty of RN-To-? programs).
The diploma school around here actually produces the most sought after graduates.
So sorry to hear that you came so close. That really sux.
Have you checked out any diploma schools in your area? .........
That's a really good idea Lilloman, thanks, but there is only one such accredited program in my state, according to the state's BON. It is about 90 miles away in a drive that would involve going right through a city. My hubby drives TO the outer edge of that city every day, and it takes him about an hour and a half; I'd be looking at about 2-3 hours each way. Besides, they seem pretty competitive too, probably because they're the only such school/hospital in the state.
Thanks for the idea though--I hadn't even thought of it.
I am so sorry you didn't get it. Don't give up though. I think your thought of completing courses that will be useful for your BSN in the future is great. Might also consider some Spanish also. Bilingual nurses are MUCH sought after. I lost a year in completing pre-reqs when my Mom passed away a week before the start of classes, then I missed early registration second semester and couldn't get the classes I needed. It was a hard time. I ended up taking Spanish, Statistics and a class in Supervision. I hope all these classes will be useful in the future. I am 50 also, so I know that "clock is ticking" feeling. But you hang in there. A good friend was number 9 on the waitlist last year and got in at the last minute when someone dropped out. So amazing things do happen. Keep going forward, keep your eyes on the prize and you'll get there. If need be, make an appointment with the head of the Nursing Dept. and find out what you can do to get in next year. Let her know how important it is to you. Sincerely, maturity and professionalism go a LONG way.
All of this talk about 4.0 GPA's and not getting into ADN programs just blows my mind. My school has a waitlist for LPN and RN and no applications/acceptances/denials. Basically if you want to go into the LPN program, you put you name on the waitlist (2 year wait) and when your number comes up, you are in. The RN program you must have a 940 (I think) on the SAT or have finished your pre-reqs and you can put your name on the waitlist (3 year wait). But with both programs there are lots of people who put their names on both list or move on with another program or just don't send in their deposit to hold their spot, so your name moves up really quick. I put my name on the list in Jan. and I was number 30. They take 12 per year in my county so that puts me at starting clinicals in Fall 2010, but I am really expecting 6 people to not start and being able to start in Fall 2009. I will have all of my pre-reqs finished by then. I guess I'm pretty lucky, or maybe it is just b/c we are in a rural area in the south.:redbeathe
Good luck to you all! If I had to have a 4.0 I would never get in!:stone
Part of the problem with some of the programs are that there are just not enough slots for the number of applicants and also it is due to the number of teachers available. It took me 4 years to complete the AA route with working full-time and attending classes and it is worth it in the end. I'm 48 and currently pursuing my BSN after working as a nurse for the last 2.5 years.
With all the time and DEDICATION you've already put in to achieve your goal, don't give up now. You can do it and you'll make a Great Nurse!
I totally understand how you feel. I posted a few days ago about the same thing. I am starting the ASN program this summer part time at Seminole Community College. They have a evening, weekend program but it starts every Janauary and I won't be finished taking the pre-reqs in time to apply for 2010, so I will apply in 2011. It will take me 5 years before I am done, providing I get accepted into the Nursing program the first time. If not it will be 6 or 7 years before I am done. I am 42 so I am looking at the possibility of me being 49 -50 before I graduate an RN.
Like you I was very dissapointed but I received a lot of encouragement from members of this forum and decided to go for it no matter what. 5 years is going to come anyway so why not spend that time working towards your goal. I encourage you to apply to other schools and keep pushing forward. Best of Luck!
This is the best advice you can get. I see too many people give up on things because they want results NOW! The time is going to pass anyway, might as well stick to it and see what happens rather than quit and never know.
You guys are all wonderful! I knew I could count on you for support.
Marie-SC, there's a school about an hour away from me (my next closest--I'm out in the sticks) that works on a wait list. Currently it's about a five-year wait!
ZionsWrath, Hokie, and everyone else who said told me not to give up--I am definitely not quitting. This is what I want to do, and I'm going to do it no matter how long it takes. It is just SO disappointing when you feel you have done all that you possibly could have but it's still not enough. I will just keep on keeping on. Thanks so much for all the support, :urck: and good luck to those of you still trying.
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So sorry to hear that you came so close. That really sux.
Have you checked out any diploma schools in your area? A lot times they have much different admission requirements. And the goal is to become an RN. (After that there are plenty of RN-To-? programs).
The diploma school around here actually produces the most sought after graduates.
Something to think about.