Excessive nursing applicants everywhere!

[ready2getoutofCT]

This is more of just a general rant about whats going on with nursing school and the nursing field lately. It absolutely drives me CRAZY that its so competitive to get into a nursing school bc of how many applicants there are. Normally I would just do my best and apply but the fact that I'm having to compete against people who didn't REALLY want to be nurses but they can't get a job in their field gets on my nerves. I have always wanted to be a nurse, since i was little...im 26 and ive had been working as a CNA since 2004...working my way up, starting from the bottom for experience until I get my RN...In all my science classes and people I meet, they all have degrees in dance or english but can't get a job or they want more money so theyre like "screw it, ill try nursing".....For someone who was born to be in this field, not just any person can be a nurse, you have to have a big heart, and a tough stomach. WHATS up with this!?! find something else to go to school for!!

[elenag]

I actually never thought about mentioning it. I mean, I don`t think they will care, they will probably try to shame me for playing a "foreigner card"....maybe some schools WILL care though, esp ones that deal with international students...you think I should? ( not that I am an international student, but they might consider me a minority....err....maybe?)

[guest10]

I actually never thought about mentioning it. I mean, I don`t think they will care, they will probably try to shame me for playing a "foreigner card"....maybe some schools WILL care though, esp ones that deal with international students...you think I should? ( not that I am an international student, but they might consider me a minority....err....maybe?)

You sound so discouraged and I am not sure you should be. Grades are important, yes, but so is experience and you have already been a nurse. Don't assume that every school focuses only on your GPA - mine certainly does not. When you apply, be sure you highlight your nursing experience both in your essay and resume. What schools are looking for are students who will succeed in nursing school and in the profession. You have already done that. Also, if your grades are improving, point that out as an indication that your English is improving as well. Please don't give up. Best of luck to you.