Does anyone have a backup in case they doing get into NS?

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So I sat down this morning and looked at ADN and BSN programs in my area that I can transfer to. I found one BSN and one ADN program that I can apply to. At the other schools I looked at it would take a year of science classes in addition to the two years of nursing classes. Or programs give first priority to people who live in that county /or have completed courses at their particular schools. Or I cant apply because this is my third attempt at A&P II (I have two withdrawals). So Im worried that I wont be able to get into a nursing school. I dont really have a back up either. If I started on something else it would take me 3+ years to finish. Im 25 and I need to hurry up and get a degree.

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

Lol thanks! I really hope that I do too, because I really don't want to change my major but I have two very little ones and my husband supports us so of course I want to make them proud :)

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No, I dont have a backup plan, that really is worst case scenario for me. I am 39 years old and in serious financial shape since the recession hit. If I dont get in than I really need to reevaluate my life.

we are in the same boat

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If I didn't get into NS at any of the schools I was looking at, I probably would have considered OT. But I did so thankfully I don't have to worry

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my plan c is to graduate from with a degree in health science nex yr and the apply to an occupational therapist program, or if I decide I want to do nursing, I will do an accelerated rn/bsn at a private university

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Specializes in Med-Surg/DOU/Ortho/Onc/Rehab/ER/.

probably throw myself off a cliff.

jk

now I would just try harder the next time I don't get in

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Specializes in PCU, LTAC, Corrections.

Yeah I have two backup plans actually. I graduate in May with my BA and I am applying to ABSN programs and maybe one generic program. If I do not get into any program then I will be going to grad school for my MPH or MSW. But I will be getting into a program......there is no doubt of that. The generic program admission is based completely on GPA and my GPA is way above the required entry.

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Specializes in Peds OR as RN, Peds ENT as NP.

I was denied twice by two different nursing schools while I was an undergrad. Once I received by Bachelor's, I was accepted by every place I applied. So I would suggest that you work towards a Bachelor's (as a backup plan) even if it turns out not to be in nursing.

Yes, 2nd degree programs are VERY competitive. I just had to throw that in there. Apply everywhere!

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I'm about to be 25 as well and I too would loooove to hurry up. That being said i'm a strong believer in the turtle vs hare method. A strong steady pace is what it will take. I have a back up, but not for if i don't get into NS but if I need to wait... If I don't get in round one I'll take an EMT class and do tech work (well I might do this During my pre reqs) if that's done, then LVN program (at an ROP not trade school) this way i'm not wasting my time waiting but I will stop at nothing to get in. I'm not going to say " Ah crud, i'm 25 no nursing degree, guess i'll be a teacher instead..." Just stay focused my dear, worry about getting what you need to get done, done to get what you WANT. Trust me 3 years will fly by. If you want to be a nurse... like really bad, then go for it and live for the day if it's just an option and all you want is a degree then find that one major that will rock your socks and turn them pink. GREAT LUCK!!!

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My plan has always been to go to nursing school, then pharmacy school. If i dont get into nursing school, i will continue taking the pre-reqs for pharmacy, i already am taking some of them. I do hope i get in though...Don't want to spoil the plan

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