I applied to an online RN to BSN program. I just got the letter in the mail saying I was denied. I'm so confused. I plan on calling Monday to get more information, but was looking for some input.
The letter says Unfortunately, you academic background would place you at a serious disadvantage in relation to the programs course work. It is important to realize that you may be admissible at a later date should your academic preparation improve.
I've been an RN for 6 years. I did fine in school. I don't know my exact GPA, but I had mostly had A's and B's. I did have 2 C's in the course of nursing school, but otherwise I did well. I can't imagine that would deny me entry, would it? My associates degree did not require Algebra, chemistry, speech, some of the pre-reqs that I know some require. Would they deny me admission over something like that? Their website says you have until the end of the program to complete any general education requirements that remain.
I also had to withdraw from a semester and restart the next semester due to the murder of my fiance. This was approved by the dean of my program due to the special circumstances. Would that withdraw show in my transcripts and possibly influence their decision?
I realize all of you obviously won't have the answer, as I said I intend to call Monday. I just was not expecting this at all. Hoped someone might have experienced something similar and have an opinion. Thanks!
Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
OP, I just went to SUNY's nursing page, and all the way over to the right it has a link for minimum requirements. Have you already seen that? And if so, do you meet the minimum requirements listed? This is what it said for the RN to BSN online requirements:
Admission Requirements
Current RN license
Graduation from an accredited associate degree or diploma program
Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above for prerequisite credits
Required courses: - Anatomy & Physiology I & II - Microbiology - English - Psychology
A minimum of 60 semester hours from an associate degree nursing program with nursing coursework grades of "C+" or better
Liberal arts and science courses of "C" or better
Liberal arts and sciences credits for diploma graduates must be granted from collegiate institution
One year of experience practicing as an RN immediately preceding matriculation is recommended
Visit our Transferring Credits page to learn how your ADN credits will transfer into our program!
I do have all that. Depending of course what they require for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Since I don't have Chemistry. I do have Biology and Mircrobiology. I have Sociology, some other humanities, etc. But I went to school in FL. So what they except from my school may not meet all the requirements.
OP, I'm sorry you weren't granted admission to your first-choice program.
But I'm really disheartened by this thread.
So many posts laying out what appears to me to be outright disdain for the concept of selective admission for higher education. Sneering questions about why a registered nurse would need coursework in chemistry, statistics, or a foreign language. Even the OP plans to call the university to find out "what the deal is", as she assumed she would simply be informed "when I start" ... as though there was no selection process.
Where is our pride? Or is education just a task to get done?
No wonder we can't get our **** together as a profession.
Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
I know that they're not the same school, nor the same requirements, but they are both part of SUNY. I would expect Delhi to have some pre-reqs required as well.
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You could try the new nursing program at Empire State College, also part of SUNY, but more flexible.
I'll check into that as well after I speak with them on Monday. Thanks for the suggestion. Stony Brook sounds really competitive. You need 3 references, I think it said an essay, and some other stuff. Nothing like that mentioned at Delhi, lol.
Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
OP, I'm sorry you weren't granted admission to your first-choice program.
But I'm really disheartened by this thread.
So many posts laying out what appears to me to be outright disdain for the concept of selective admission for higher education. Sneering questions about why a registered nurse would need coursework in chemistry, statistics, or a foreign language. Even the OP plans to call the university to find out "what the deal is", as she assumed she would simply be informed "when I start" ... as though there was no selection process.
Where is our pride? Or is education just a task to get done?
No wonder we can't get our **** together as a profession.
I did not mean it as in there is no selection process. I was simply referring to the fact that I have a decent GPA, I've been an RN for 6 years, with a good range of experience. I do charge nurse all the time at my job. I've never been wrote up (thankfully), I've never had any disciplinary action against me. I knew I was lacking in a few classes, but their website says you have until you complete the program to have any missing pre-req classes finished. I have absolutely no problem completing those classes. I have spoke in the past to someone about these. I was informed that I had to apply, at which point they would review my transcripts and let me know what classes I still needed to take.
I'm just a little frusturated, because if I had known ahead of time that these classes would prevent me from even being accepted to the program, and exactly what those classes were, I could have already been working on them. I had spoke with other schools as well. Everyone seems to have different requirements. If it is more than 1 semester of classes I need to catch up on, than this affects my life. We had plans to move, and this will keep us here for longer, so I can complete these classes while still a resident of the state.
I also think it's hard for some people to understand why one school makes it a requirement for Chemistry or statistics for example, yet another college does not require those. Does that make one less of a nurse because they went to a college that didn't have that requirement?
When I say fluff I meant unnecessary. Explain to me what the need for Calc, and Stat, have anything to do with Nursing? Chemistry imo is questionable whether needed or not. You don't think some of the required classes are just a way for the college to make money? I do.
A course in statistics enables the nurse to read and appraise research in order to make informed practice decisions. It is crucial to evidence-based practice.
If you think chemistry is "questionable," I'm guessing you haven't pursued courses in pharmacology or pathophysiology.
Delhi did not require it when I attended there a few years ago and I got my BSN this year at Chamberlain and it was not required. I also looked into Plattsburgh and they did not require language. My friend is doing U of Texas-Arllington online and does not need a language either. There are plenty out there...
Really??? Most of the schools I looked at, in Michigan, required language. The school I am getting my degree at requires three semesters of language just to get your degree. The only exception is public speaking...
Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
I did not mean it as in there is no selection process. I was simply referring to the fact that I have a decent GPA, I've been an RN for 6 years, with a good range of experience. I do charge nurse all the time at my job. I've never been wrote up (thankfully), I've never had any disciplinary action against me. I knew I was lacking in a few classes, but their website says you have until you complete the program to have any missing pre-req classes finished. I have absolutely no problem completing those classes. I have spoke in the past to someone about these. I was informed that I had to apply, at which point they would review my transcripts and let me know what classes I still needed to take.
I'm just a little frusturated, because if I had known ahead of time that these classes would prevent me from even being accepted to the program, and exactly what those classes were, I could have already been working on them. I had spoke with other schools as well. Everyone seems to have different requirements. If it is more than 1 semester of classes I need to catch up on, than this affects my life. We had plans to move, and this will keep us here for longer, so I can complete these classes while still a resident of the state.
I also think it's hard for some people to understand why one school makes it a requirement for Chemistry or statistics for example, yet another college does not require those. Does that make one less of a nurse because they went to a college that didn't have that requirement?
All of that is wonderful. It doesn't mean you're entitled acceptance at the school of your choice, however.
Schools have the right to determine what comprises their admissions criteria.
I did not mean it as in there is no selection process. I was simply referring to the fact that I have a decent GPA, I've been an RN for 6 years, with a good range of experience. I do charge nurse all the time at my job. I've never been wrote up (thankfully), I've never had any disciplinary action against me. I knew I was lacking in a few classes, but their website says you have until you complete the program to have any missing pre-req classes finished. I have absolutely no problem completing those classes. I have spoke in the past to someone about these. I was informed that I had to apply, at which point they would review my transcripts and let me know what classes I still needed to take.
I'm just a little frusturated, because if I had known ahead of time that these classes would prevent me from even being accepted to the program, and exactly what those classes were, I could have already been working on them. I had spoke with other schools as well. Everyone seems to have different requirements. If it is more than 1 semester of classes I need to catch up on, than this affects my life. We had plans to move, and this will keep us here for longer, so I can complete these classes while still a resident of the state.
I also think it's hard for some people to understand why one school makes it a requirement for Chemistry or statistics for example, yet another college does not require those. Does that make one less of a nurse because they went to a college that didn't have that requirement?
Specializes in Med/Surg, Neuro, ICU, travel RN, Psych.
All of that is wonderful. It doesn't mean you're entitled acceptance at the school of your choice, however.
Schools have the right to determine what comprises their admissions criteria.
Obviously I know that. I did my research before choosing a school. From what I found by researching and speaking with this school in particular, I thought I met all the requirements. Which is why I was pretty much expecting an acceptance letter. So I need to call to find out exactly what it is that is holding me up. They also said that it is done on a first come first serve basis as far as when you start, assuming you meet all the requirements. Some are waitlisted to start at a later date. To be flat out denied was unexpected.
Specializes in Medical Surgical/Addiction/Mental Health.
From which school did you graduate with your ADN? Is that school NLNAC accredited? I am wondering if there is an accreditation issue that prevented you from getting in. Did the school you graduated from lose their accreditation? If you let me know the school, I will look it up for you.
Specializes in Oncology; medical specialty website.
Obviously I know that. I did my research before choosing a school. From what I found by researching and speaking with this school in particular, I thought I met all the requirements. Which is why I was pretty much expecting an acceptance letter. So I need to call to find out exactly what it is that is holding me up. They also said that it is done on a first come first serve basis as far as when you start, assuming you meet all the requirements. Some are waitlisted to start at a later date. To be flat out denied was unexpected.
Just because you meet all their requirements does to mean you are guaranteed a spot. I'm not sure why this is difficult for you to get. Yes, you met their requirements. But it's possible that there were other candidates who not only met those requirements, but exceeded them. You may have been qualified, but not the best qualified applicant.
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I do have all that. Depending of course what they require for Liberal Arts and Sciences. Since I don't have Chemistry. I do have Biology and Mircrobiology. I have Sociology, some other humanities, etc. But I went to school in FL. So what they except from my school may not meet all the requirements.