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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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?

Earlier you were talking about a RN-BSN program, where you must be a RN first. The others are talking about a REGULAR BSN program that is 4-5 years long, where you do not have to be a RN to start and you can transfer into the program (if accepted) with credits from other schools. Contact ALL of the schools in your area to get more information. Not all programs are alike.

By the way, I was rejected once. I did not have enough points compared to the accepted students, though I had a 4.0 and high NET scores. I kept pugging away at my classes (a source of points for me) and I started taking courses toward my BSN while I waited. I received acceptance and am now half way finished with my first semester. Morn your loss quickly and get back on the horse as soon as possible! GL.

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Congratulations that you have taken all your prerequisites..that really helps once you get into the RN program.

I will explain to you the way it works in my area.

I attend a community college and am earning my Associate Degree in nursing. When I graduate I will get to sit for the NCLEX RN and if passing will be an RN. I can then choose to advance my education by obtaining the RN to BSN degree. My community college has a university they have worked with to set up a transfer program so that all of my courses will transfer smoothly. I could probably transfer most of them to another university without problems, but this university is already set up for a seamless transfer program.

Now this same university also accepts a NON RN student for the "regular" BSN program. Again, if they've taken general education at a community college before starting the BSN program most of the credits (if not all) would likely transfer.

As I said before, there is an 1) Associate Degree which allows you to be an RN, 2) a Bachelors degree that allows you to be an RN, and 3) a RN to BSN bridge which allows an Associate Degree RN to become a BSN. Perhaps your university only offers #3, but there are PLENTY that offer #2!

You mentioned "WY State University" but I couldn't google that. Did you mean University of WY? If so then here is the link to their dept of nursing:

http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/nursing/prospective/prospectivelist.asp

You will see the first option is "Basic BSN" which is for NON-RNs, then next is the Accelerated BSN for people who already have a bachelors in another field, and third is the RN to BSN program.

I hope that helps some!

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PS - a Bachelors requires more general education than an associate (for instance extras in my area include US History 1 &2, Literature, Microbiology, Nutrition, an additional Humanities...varies by school) so I have been working on those while finishing my Associate Degree so that when I do RN-BSN they are already done.

I understand about the financial aid. Universities are definitely more pricey! However, many hospitals offer tuition assistance in exchange for a promise to work for them when you graduate. That might be an option! For instance I think one hospital you agree to work 6 months for every semester of tuition they pay for (be it associate or bachelors)

Keep looking at all the options and talking to people, check out the WY board here on all nurses for more help too. I know it's so confusing because every school has a different set of criteria!

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Ooop! Yes, I meant University of WY and they do have this accelerated RN-BSN program I'm looking into. Besides I can do it online but of course I will have to set up my own nearby clinical agency with their helps on the side. The tuition is also reasonable cheaper than schools here where I live.

My first option or plan A failed so now I'm in plan B. Possibility of looking for a job and review study books for the entrance exam. Hopefully I will do much better than my first test otherwise I'm doomed. I'm not an easy defeated person but that only if I have the motivation to fight back.

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PS - a Bachelors requires more general education than an associate (for instance extras in my area include US History 1 &2, Literature, Microbiology, Nutrition, an additional Humanities...varies by school) so I have been working on those while finishing my Associate Degree so that when I do RN-BSN they are already done.

I understand about the financial aid. Universities are definitely more pricey! However, many hospitals offer tuition assistance in exchange for a promise to work for them when you graduate. That might be an option! For instance I think one hospital you agree to work 6 months for every semester of tuition they pay for (be it associate or bachelors)

Keep looking at all the options and talking to people, check out the WY board here on all nurses for more help too. I know it's so confusing because every school has a different set of criteria!

As matter of fact I'd talked to the school adiministration couple days ago about my AA to see if I'm close to get one. Well, they said that I need at least 6-7 more classes, OUCH! Telling you the truth I'm a dumbfounded person when come to deal with finding out if any hospital willing to help me out with school by getting my service after grad in return. However, that might not be an option either because my husband is in the military and we are required to move often. My husband and I talked about if I get admitted then I will not move until I'm done. He will have to go alone and wait for me to finish. That's so true that every school has different requirements and luckily that I took all classes required in this school from the one I was at.

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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.

what about student loans? student loans are one of the best fiancial deals around. have you talked to a financial aid person?

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[color=#483d8b]i've seen other posters c/o lack of money/poor finances etc, student loans are an excellent solution. even suzy orman agrees!

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You have to find the school first and look at their curriculum. There are only a few courses you may be lacking to get into a BSN program. Your community college courses will transfer. You will only have to repeat any that the 4 yr school SPECIFICALLY states do not meet their requirements. Typically, you will find that you will need a statistics course, two courses in English and Chemistry, things like that. You can probably take any of these new classes in one semester or while you are in the nursing program itself. You sound from your posts that you are geographically isolated. Unfortunately, you may be forced to move in order to reach your goals. I hope you are able to work things out. Good luck.

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You have to find the school first and look at their curriculum. There are only a few courses you may be lacking to get into a BSN program. Your community college courses will transfer. You will only have to repeat any that the 4 yr school SPECIFICALLY states do not meet their requirements. Typically, you will find that you will need a statistics course, two courses in English and Chemistry, things like that. You can probably take any of these new classes in one semester or while you are in the nursing program itself. You sound from your posts that you are geographically isolated. Unfortunately, you may be forced to move in order to reach your goals. I hope you are able to work things out. Good luck.

I'm taking three courses (Stats, English II, and Micro) this semester and one of them is done and I got a B out of it. No, I'm not residing in an isolated geographical region, but just that the university is too far from where I live. At this point, CC is only choice I have.

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what about student loans? student loans are one of the best fiancial deals around. have you talked to a financial aid person?

[color=#483d8b]i've seen other posters c/o lack of money/poor finances etc, student loans are an excellent solution. even suzy orman agrees!

i have money saved up for school but i don't want to use it without knowing where i'm heading yet. getting loan is probably the last thing on my mind. i just dont want to be in debt for so many years. as matter of fact it's a good option though but i will have to pass that. thanks for your advice though i really appreciate it very much.

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If your current CC program is your only option at this point and you are able to retake the exam and/or earn any more points for a retry at admittance, I would place a limit on how long you will pursue this one program. You should also be looking at other options and the changes you may have to make should you decide to follow another course. It is sort of like waiting for the one right man to notice you, when he dates every other woman in town and has been married twice already. You can't put your life on hold trying to get into this one school. Again, good luck. I know how exasperating this process can be.

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I hope you will not be offended by what I have to say.

You should work on your English grammar, spelling, verb tenses, punctuation while you are waiting to get into a Nursing program. Doing so will only help you once you are in.

Do take some classes in general core classes and core curriculum at the local junior college, as long as the nursing school will accept them.

Talk with the Admissions advisor at your school of choice again. It makes no sense to say you need a BSN (RN degree) before you can get your BSN.

While you're talking, find out what classes you can take at the junior college while you wait to try again to get admitted to N School.

Think about getting your LPN first.

Are you free to go out of state or out of town to school?

It is so amazing to me that there are waiting lists to get into Nursing school. This is a first in all the years I've been in this field. It bodes well for patient care, I guess. Not so well for employment, I would think. Or maybe they'll just get rid of us oldies and hire new grads in our place. Life is so hard.

Hey, good luck.

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Huh. In THIS area, the number of candidates has been higher than the available slots in RN programs for years. There is no actual "waiting list" as such (you have to reapply every time -they don't keep your name on a list for the 'next open slot'. ) but this isn't new in these parts. WE have had several new programs start up in recent years, and if they could open up a dozen more, they would be filled. The problem is that facilities are bleeding nurses almost as fast as they can get new ones -many RNs are just tired of the crap, and leaving the field altogether, or going into non-bedside jobs.

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