Do you worry you won't get accepted?

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I'm just curious how many others worry about not getting accepted. I'm still finishing up my prerequisites and should have been applying this spring but for various family reasons have to put it off until next spring. I don't know how things look for the schools you have in your area, but here, the waiting lists are 3 years minimum for the community colleges. For the universities and the community colleges that use point systems, the competition is stiff. One CC has over 2,000 applicants for 160 spots. That's more spots than the other schools have. Most only have 60-80 spots available per year.

I see many here have received acceptance letters and I think that's wonderful! I'm so happy for you! I'm just afraid I may be one of the ones who receives a "We regret to inform you..." letter. I don't think I've seen anyone post about that.

I'm doing what I can to maximize my chances because I want this with all of my heart and soul. If I end up not getting in, I don't know what I'll do. I really believe nursing is what I'm supposed to be doing. I'm taking a phlebotomy class right now and it's actually been really fun so far. I'm considering taking a nurse's assistant class this summer so I can get some more experience.

Are you worried? Do you have a backup plan? Will you continue to reapply until you get in?

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Specializes in Operating Room.

I didn't get accepted for Spring '06.

I just retook my only class that I had a B in, and am trying again for Fall '06.

It's disappointing, but I look at the bright side. (Yes, there is a bright side!)

1) I started college back in 1991, never got to the point of applying to nursing school. This time I did. I'm farther than I ever have been, and even the denial letter proves that!

2) I retook my only B (that I hadn't retaken before I applied) and made an A, therefore I have room to move around....just in case my nursing class grades aren't so hot.

3) I believe in God knows best, and I know I will get in when I am suppose to. :)

Good luck to you. :)

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3) I believe in God knows best, and I know I will get in when I am suppose to. :)

I agree Fun2Care - can't say that I won't be disappointed if I don't get in - but Father knows best.

T

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Specializes in Med/Surg, Hospice.

Yes, I tend to worry about it. My daughter calls it obsessing and tells me that I am getting in. I love that woman/child.

If I don't get in for Fall '06, I'll take that as an indication from God to start working on BSN prereqs. I know that nursing is what I am meant to do. In fact, I feel like it's a calling on my life, much like my hubby's calling to ministry.

It's taken a long time to get to this place, and I know that, eventually, it's going to happen. I prefer sooner to later, though!

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Specializes in Med-Surg/ ICU.

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I worry so much...I think of alternate plans and how dissapointed I would be if I don't get in. But I too believe that God is in control, and if it's not meant to be for this particular nursing school, than I'll try again and apply a few other places.:nurse:

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Yes!!!!! I constantly worry about not getting in. The competition is just so tough. There are only 80 spots and 800 applicants!! That means 720 people will be getting denial letters in April! I just have to pray that I do get in, but if I don't I will probably wait and reapply next year. Good luck to everyone!

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OMG YES!? Are you kidding!! I'm applying to UT in San Antonio, TX with a 3.419 and think I will get laughed at. I think it's ridiculous how high the standards are, and how there is such a shortage of nurses, but a HUGE surplus of extremely intelligent applicants being denied.

If I don't get in, I think I will change my major to Bio. I feel I have many strengths and can make a difference in other ways besides Nursing. I see so many intelligent hopeful students retaking classes they made Bs in just to stand a better chance, but I'm done trying to bring my GPA up. There's more to me than a number!

No, I'm not bitter!! :( :roll

GOOD LUCK YALL!!

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I have applied to 3 university BSN programs and I worry everyday that I will be rejected. One program got 470 apllications for 96 seats. One program only has 54 seats and the other program has 20 seats. I am going to be so disappointed if I don't make it. However, i am not getting any younger and I would like to have my career going in order to get married and start a family. Thereofre, if I don't make it this time, I might apply to the dental hygiene program at the local community college.

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i allways wanted to be a nurse to help people but now im so upset :crying2: but now im so scared that my dislexia will get in the ways of my dreams i over came it 3 years ago but im afaird my math wont be good enough all iwant to do is help people does any oneknow a good math referesher course or link to one ? thanks

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.

You bet I worry. The CC here is at 3 years on the wait list now. The universities have so many applicants that only those with 3.8 GPA PLUS volunteer work PLUS sob stories are getting in. Here's my plan. Forget about my CC because I'm not waiting 3-4 years. Get the best GPA I can, probably about 3.5. Apply to many CCs in several states that do not have wait lists. If I don't get into one of those within one semester, start working on BSN prereqs.

One thing I have in my favor, is that being single with no children, I'm willing to up and move to anyplace that doesn't have a wait list. I'd move to 'HELL, USA' CC Nursing program at this point.

This is such a shame that with such a nursing shortage that is only going to get much worse, that so many qualified applicants are being turned away. I was talking to an RN friend of mine the other day. He mentioned that he had a 2.1 average in all his nursing prereqs. He said he was accepted for the RN program, and started the next semester. This was about 18 years ago. Now there is a 3 1/2 year wait list for the same program, and they have a bazillion requirements.

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Specializes in Acute Care Psych, DNP Student.
i allways wanted to be a nurse to help people but now im so upset :crying2: but now im so scared that my dislexia will get in the ways of my dreams i over came it 3 years ago but im afaird my math wont be good enough all iwant to do is help people does any oneknow a good math referesher course or link to one ? thanks

Hippie,

Are you going thru your disability office at your school for the Dyslexia? My college has so much they can do for people with Dyslexia. For example, dictation software so you don't have to type or write, software that can read out loud your text to you, etc. It's phenominal.

It seems alot of people use math.com and mymathlab.com.

Good luck to you!

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Specializes in LDRP.

Hey guys,

Well, I got into my CC back when there was no wait list--not knowing how easy I had it! Then DH got a job offer and we moved thinking I could transfer into another program since I am an A student (3.44 GPA). NOPE!!!!!!! I got rejected even as a transfer student. In FL there are 2-3 yr waiting lists for the CC's, they dont take transfers that often, and UCF only takes people with a 3.7 GPA or higher (though I have heard they take lower GPAs from students that started there as freshmen and have done the whole thing at their school).

Suffice it to say I am moving back to the midwest where I have been guarenteed--IN WRITING--a seat in my class where I was at when I moved. The moral is: do what you need to to get in, stay put, and dont give up!!!!!!!!!!!

Good luck all!

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