Didn't get admit into RN program

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:scrying: I somewhat feel discourage after receiving a letter with "We regret to inform you that you didn't get accepted into the program." I didn't get in because my score was too low. I need at least 30 additional points. My low score was due to the fact that I didn't do well on my NAT test. How do they expect us to do well when the test timing was faster than speed of lighting? I still have another shot and already bought some exam review books of ebay.com, planing to study my butt of hoping that it pays off at the end. I'm one of those desperate people who won't quit until they get what they want. But I do feel discourage and at the same time defeated. Is there anyone who had gone or going through similar to what I am experiencing right now? Do those review books help to bring up your test score? Are they helpful at all? If it is/was, how many points did you get from using it? Thanks!
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Specializes in Nursing Ed, Ob/GYN, AD, LTC, Rehab.

I never had to take a test but i think i collected around 7 rejection letters from mulitple schools over about 3 years before i got into one. No need to tell you how hard it is to get in all i can say is keep at it and dont give up. Also apply EVERYWHERE even if its a long drive away or less then ideal situation, you could be waiting years otherwise. I relocated across the state to go to the school I got into, glad i did! Funny thing is after i started here 2 other schools informed me a few months later i was in. Very annoying :) keep at it youll get in, life just never happens the way you planned

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My hat off to you. What an amazing story you have, acrossed statelines just to go to school. I don't think I can do that and besides this school is the only one around that has this program otherwise apply to University. I can't do that because BSN is what I also want and to get that I must obtained my RN degree first. You know how that chain go.

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Don't be too discouraged. Try again, and again and again if it takes that. I was rejected for a couple of years until I got 'in'. I applied to schools in my county and in the counties bordering mine. When I got accepted, ironically I was accepted at two other schools (both in different counties) at the same time. I guess when it rains, it pours. I shot for BSN as well as ADN. I was accepted into the ADN program in my own county, and BSN in another, and ADN in the other county. I chose the one close to home (ADN). I've never looked back. Keep plugging away, and I'll wish you the best of luck.

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12breakfree - just curious why you think you need to be an RN before BSN? Either an associate degree or a bachelors will qualify you to sit for the NCLEX. I have heard BSN programs can sometimes be easier to get into..so maybe you can try there? You can always take your gen ed classes at the community college while you are waiting.

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Agree completely. Make the 'idle time' useful and take ancillary courses. Apply to EVERYWHERE you can feasibly attend -even if BSN is your ultimate goal, don't turn away from ADN programs -you can always go back, or get the higher degree online -the hard part is getting into an RN program.

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I was told that to get your BSN, I must first obtain RN degree. The words were from school itself. Actually, last year sometime I'd talked to WY State Univ about their online BSN and they even told me to get my RN before consider that. It's like a requirement or something.

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i was told that to get your bsn, i must first obtain rn degree. the words were from school itself. actually, last year sometime i'd talked to wy state univ about their online bsn and they even told me to get my rn before consider that. it's like a requirement or something.

i think maybe you mean that particular school is requiring it. the college i went to for my bsn also required you to already be an rn. thta's because it wasn't a 4 year program, it was designed for the working rn to get a bsn.

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[color=#483d8b]now there are other 4 year schools that you can get your bsn from and start right from scratch without being a nurse first. i think that's what the other posters are saying.

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12breakfree - just curious why you think you need to be an RN before BSN? Either an associate degree or a bachelors will qualify you to sit for the NCLEX. I have heard BSN programs can sometimes be easier to get into..so maybe you can try there? You can always take your gen ed classes at the community college while you are waiting.

I'm not sure why either but I was told no I can't take BSN before RN. It's the other way around so they said. As right now I only have one class left for RN pre-reqs and all general ed classes for the RN. So if I am accepted this september all I have are nursing only classes. I don't have to take or deal with anything else. I wish it's that easy to apply anywhere but based on my geographical region, it elimates and takes me away from that option.

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i think maybe you mean that particular school is requiring it. the college i went to for my bsn also required you to already be an rn. thta's because it wasn't a 4 year program, it was designed for the working rn to get a bsn.

[color=#483d8b]now there are other 4 year schools that you can get your bsn from and start right from scratch without being a nurse first. i think that's what the other posters are saying.

start from scratch, is that mean i have to spend 4 years befor becoming a nurse? or i can transfer all the credit i have from cc and take whatever left? i'm confused with that option but is that gonna take me longer to complete the program? what about the tuition? will it be more expensive?

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Start from scratch, is that mean I have to spend 4 years befor becoming a nurse? Or I can transfer all the credit I have from CC and take whatever left? I'm confused with that option but is that gonna take me longer to complete the program? What about the tuition? Will it be more expensive?

If you already have all those classes than I'm pretty sure a lot of the credits will transfer. It depends on the school you are transferring to. Each college decides what they allow to tranfer in.

When I said from scratch, I meant a brand new student just starting out;) .

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If you already have all those classes than I'm pretty sure a lot of the credits will transfer. It depends on the school you are transferring to. Each college decides what they allow to tranfer in.

When I said from scratch, I meant a brand new student just starting out;) .

The main reason to why I prefer to get an RN degree than go for BSN is the financial issue. I can't afford to go University and if I apply for financial aid, I will not be qualified. In fact, I'd tried couple times all denied. For now all I have is the saved money enough for RN program. So that when I do become one, I can work and get the money to continue on the education.

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