Did I setup myself for a crappy life..?

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Hi all,

I don't know if this is the correct category to express my sadness and really need advice.

I am 21 years old male, graduated high school in 2011. I got into BScN program when I came out of high school but I was not sure if I was prepared for it and so within one month I decided to withdraw from the program. The following year, I still had no idea what to do so I took another year off and took some high school courses. After the second year, I decided I wanted to do nursing and so I enrolled in and within 4 months, I was exhausted it was mandatory to take 7 courses in 1 semester and at the time I was working on the weekends. I have to agree, it was my fault I should have been more organized. So I told my advisor I couldn't do it any more, I decided to leave unfortunately. So I re-applied again the same year (this year, 2014) for Fall 2015 entry.

Two days ago, I got "NOT ADMITTED". It was sad, I really wanted another opportunity which I did not. I would have applied to other schools had it not for my advisor. She told me I had a really good chance of getting back so I decided not to apply elsewhere. I have 88% high school mark and 3.8 GPA on a 4.3 scale(which is like A- I believe) .Although I did get into Nutrition and Food program but my gut is always telling me to go back to nursing, whether I will do good or bad, I just want another shot at it! The senior admission officer told me that she highly recommend me taking courses that would credit towards their Nursing program if I do decide to apply next year and it would show that I really want to get in again.

Please, what should I do? I am Asian and you know how Asian parents are... they are already disappointed in me because I have wasted so much time. I am losing hope in life :(

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I think the admission officer gave you good advise. Take courses which would count towards your BScN. Make good grades. Maybe get a PT job in a healthcare setting? Don't be so hard on yourself. Sounds like you were not ready to commit to nursing yet. Give yourself time.

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Thank you Nursemaple. I truly have no idea what to do at this point. To take another year again...or just go along with Nutrition but as I researched more about Nutrition profession, it is really difficult to get into intern ship in Toronto, Canada for dietician. I have until July 4th to save my spot.

Furthermore, I haven't even told my parents that I reapplied for Nursing and denied admission!

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Thank you Nursemaple. I truly have no idea what to do at this point. To take another year again...or just go along with Nutrition but as I researched more about Nutrition profession, it is really difficult to get into intern ship in Toronto, Canada for dietician. I have until July 4th to save my spot.

Furthermore, I haven't even told my parents that I reapplied for Nursing and denied admission!

I am really sorry for the situation that you find yourself in.

I've always been a full-time student; I didn't start working until my second year so I know what it feels like to have to work and go to school, aside from having other responsibilities at home (just like most members of allnurses do!).

Aside from the advice that the previous poster wrote, I suggest that you sit down and talk with your parents about being denied admission. I don't know your entire situation or your parents but perhaps they might be more understanding than you think and might be able to offer more guidance (especially if they are financing your education).

Perhaps you can wait another year (I know, waiting sucks!) and look into other schools to see if any of the classes you have taken can fulfill any prerequisites. If granted admission into another school, you can make the proper changes to meet the demands of school since you are now aware of your errors.

I wish you the best of luck!

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Thank you.

I have two weeks to decide. I will see what to do.

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Toaster, the advice from the previous poster about talking with your parents was good advice. Yes, it is important to work towards a career but also, please be kind to yourself

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Thank you again.

I have no idea how I am going to approach my parents about this. I am 100x more motivated to prove everyone I can be in Nursing again.

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