Discouraged about school

Published

Hi :) I have been out of college 10 years, and after applying and acceptance to HFCC in Dearborn a year ago, I started taking classes this winter 2010 semester. I am trying to get what I need done to get on the waitlist for the Nursing program, but it looks like it may take a while, at least 2 more semesters after this one (so winter 2011) before I can take the test and get on the waitlist, which I hear is 12-18 months at least. Does this mean I am going to have to spread my classes out over 5 years? Should I try and find a different school? Are there any I could get into with being out of college so long, and not having a good gpa from the past anyway . . . is there another program I should start in the meantime that would be beneficial?

Awww now that doesn't sound good at all! Don't get discouraged this is only the first test! I am sure you will have plenty of time to try and make it up. Just don't lose hope and keep pushing and you will see the benefits. Do they offer and tutoring or things like that? Sometimes I know you can meet with the teacher during office hours as well. Is this an option for you?

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Thanks Ms Ashley. I will do my best, thats all I can do. I was relieved to discover that it wasnt just me. There were many others who didnt know the answers to the True/ False questions. Im just going to do my best. I think my biggest worry is that Im going to fail and let everyone down.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
I agree with you on this one. My plan is to apply at HFCC, OCC, MCC, and I never even thought about St. Clair. I don't want to stray too far away from hom though (I live in Detroit) Becuase I don't want to be panicked about getting to class in time from work or home. Mainly work since I do work full time. I have thought about just pursuing a BSN as well however I hear that the wait list for those programs as well is like 2-3 years. So it seems like everywhere you go these days is killer! Have you maybe considered going to Toledo? I hear that the wait is less there and thats not that far. At least not from me. its like an hour drive. May not be ideal but its a suggestion. Especially with the trouble we have here!

There was recently a post on AN about this, and they said Toledo is even worse.

Up Vote Up Vote ×

Ms Ashely, does Wayne State have an ADN program too, or just BSN? I'm a little biased, but I love WSU--got my first degree there. ;) Also, what classes CAN you take towards a BSN while 'waiting' to get into a program? I was under the impression that most were coreqs with nursing classes that can't be taken until you're in a program. I am super-curious about this! :-) That'd be a great way to knock off a few classes while waiting to find out if I'm in a program or not! You may be onto something.... :-)

Up Vote Up Vote ×

I am not sure asto what classes you could take wile waiting that would really be based upon which school u planned to attend. I wouldn't mind attending WSU however they only take about 70 people a year and they dont have an ADN program. I'm not too sure of what other places can even be considered at this point because everywhere has a waiting list. It is more like a luck option now.

Up Vote Up Vote ×
+ Join the Discussion