Anyone ever feel like giving up?

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I guess I am just needing to whine and I know someone on this forum has to understand. I have been applying for two years to schools in my area. I am on a waitlist for one school and the rest are all lottery system. At what point do I say "maybe this is not meant to happen''.......???:cry: I do want this so bad but at times it seems like it will never happen. Anyone out there waited longer than two years? This will be my fifth application process in September. I feel so pathetic. Everyone says it will happen when its meant to happen......:banghead:

Sorry for blubbering........I think my hubby is sick of listening.......

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Hello, just reading your post reminds me of myself. I feel the same way and I'm not even done with my pre-reqs. It just seem like it's taking forever. But I tell myself that it's worth the wait because I want to be a nurse, it's all I talk about lol!! Just hang in there your so close! You can do it

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I have definitely been there too! I applied for a year in a half before i finally go into a program. Don't give up!! it will happen.

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I live in your area (as you've probably gathered), and haven't applied anywhere yet, so I'm still in the willfully ignoring everyone else's expereriences optimistic stage. As me again this time next year!

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I don't know if it will help, but have you tried calling the schools and asking what you could do to make yourself a more competitive applicant (those that are not lottery based).

Is it a possibility to relocate where things are not so hard? If so, you may want to look into that as it may be easier to gain admission someplace else (from what I gather on these boards CA admissions is tough to say the least).

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Thank you to all who responded. Unfortunately I cannot relocate. My husband has a job that he loves and he was just recently promoted to his actual dream job. I am definitely doing things to make myself more appealing. I am taking classes to up my GPA and I am going to start volunteering soon. Some days just seem less optimistic than others.......I do feel better today though:):chuckle

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I hope you hang in there. We need great nurses! You have stuck with it two years. If you want to be a nurse, become one.

I will say a little prayer to the waiting list gods for you!

Unfortunately there is a big lack of nursing faculty. It pays poorly to teach unfortunately. I am slowly working toward my MS because I would like to do some teaching in addition to bedside nursing because I know it is becoming harder and harder to get into school. The nursing shortage affects everyone...nurses and potential patients and their families.:twocents: (my two cents)

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Hello

I have been trying forever too. I finally found a school that will let me start taking my Pre Reqs adn I was told that the private colleges are bad and this and that today. It almost made me cry but you know what I am going to go because I want this more than anything in my life. I have screwed around with this decision forever and I am tired of waiting. So I am going. If there is a South University where you are check them that is where I am going to start. I am taking my GED on the 23rd of Sept and I hope to pass to start my Pre Reqs in November Ia m so desperate and tired I just want to go to school. I know how it feels trust me but dont give up it will happen ok. If it is happening for me by all means it wil for you too.

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I'm still in the prereqs stage but I say don't give up. If you want this then there is a way. I have my sights set on community college because of the price. But if your chances of getting in aren't looking good then maybe it's time to look at private schools. Not all private schools are bad - some are very good - but you have to check out their reputation before you turn over your money. Tuition is high but if you can find grants or scholarships then maybe you can make it affordable.

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If nursing is what you want don't give up and give in. Continue to be patient and it will pay off in the end. Keep your head and hopes up, you will be a nurse.

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Your are not alone! This will be my third year applying. I did not get into the undergrad program after three applications, so now I am finishing up my BS and trying to get into a second degree 12 month program. I know how you are feeling...it just sucks! I feel like screaming at all the people that tell me that it will work out, because at times it just does not feel that way. I know nursing is what I want to do and I just feel like if if give up on it I will regret it!

I wish you the best of luck, and remember you are not alone!

Cassey

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I can totally relate i have had some serious hurdles in my life...and as a result i had to make a career change into nursing...after several yrs of college so I had to make up alot of work and now that i have finished my nursing pre-req's I can't seem to pass the NET exam (i know its my nerves) so yea...i know how frustrating it is I have one more chance to take it...and i'm trying to look at it in this way....I know that Nursing is what i was meant to do, I've had the struggles in my life for a reason, to show me what i am really meant to do...so there is a reason for everything....hang in there please! Goodluck!!:redbeathe

P.S. My school is a year waiting list...:(

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