Applying to multiple programs?

polka-dot, RN · Sep 15, 2008

Everyone I know has applied or is applying to multiple programs, and that is mainly because in California ALL the programs are impacted with hundreds of people vying for a few spots. So, the name of the game around here is you go where you get in. Period.

If your area is impacted as well, I would say apply to all the programs you possibly can. Then, if you have the FABULOUS problem of having to choose between schools, then maybe you can find some current or former students to talk to.

Best of luck! I hope you get acceptance letters from ALL of them!!

Never2late1 · Sep 15, 2008

Hi there

I think you do have better chances to get in if you're applying multiple programs, and it won't hurt you anything. However, you should consider that nursing programs are hard to get in, so it is not about what schools you like to go to, but it is about whether you will get accepted it or not.

If you happen to get accepted into both BSN and ADN, you should choose BSN over ADN for master degree; If ADN vs ADN, you should choose short location over long location, or check out their passing rates.

Good luck

serendipity123 · Sep 15, 2008

Everyone I know has applied or is applying to multiple programs, and that is mainly because in California ALL the programs are impacted with hundreds of people vying for a few spots. So, the name of the game around here is you go where you get in. Period.
If your area is impacted as well, I would say apply to all the programs you possibly can. Then, if you have the FABULOUS problem of having to choose between schools, then maybe you can find some current or former students to talk to.
Best of luck! I hope you get acceptance letters from ALL of them!!

My area is not impacted as far as I can tell. Very few programs have waiting lists. I think I will apply to multiple programs to increase my chance of getting in somewhere. The problem is, many students I have talked to at my current school have very negative things to say about the nursing program. About the BSN program that I want to go to, people on this site have had nothing but positive things to say about every aspect of the program. I think the ADN program is easier to get into and I will most likely get in, but at the same time I would LOVE to have my BSN out of the way all at once in case I want to go back and get my Master's eventually. I'm afraid that by applying to the BSN program I am setting myself up for a failure, but I am trying not to let my mind go there. I am staying positive and I keep telling myself that I WILL get in. It is getting hard not to let my fear get the best of me, though. Thanks for the advice.

serendipity123 · Sep 15, 2008

Hi there
I think you do have better chances to get in if you're applying multiple programs, and it won't hurt you anything. However, you should consider that nursing programs are hard to get in, so it is not about what schools you like to go to, but it is about whether you will get accepted it or not.
If you happen to get accepted into both BSN and ADN, you should choose BSN over ADN for master degree; If ADN vs ADN, you should choose short location over long location, or check out their passing rates.
Good luck

Thanks so much for the advice! Right now I am staying positive about the BSN, telling myself that not only CAN I get in but I WILL get in! So far it is working. It's really motivating me to work extra hard in my pre-reqs. If it doesn't happen, it doesn't happen, but until I get a definite no I am going to have positive thoughts about that.