(I posted this in the Kansas Nursing Forum and I haven't received any responses so I thought I would post here)
Okay let me start off with some background. I applied to KU (University of Kansas) SON last year (I was kind of dumb and only applied to KU, therefore putting all of my eggs in one basket) for Fall 2016 and was put on the waitlist at #30. I have two associate degrees and a cumulative GPA of roughly 3.7. I also have a 30 composite, 29 science on my ACT score as well as my CNA license. This application cycle I have applied to KU (again), Washburn, Baker, Saint Luke's, JCCC (Johnson County Community College) and will be applying to KCKCC (Kansas City Kansas Community College) as well as Neosho County.
I guess I just am looking for people like myself who maybe didn't get accepted the first time around or have a GPA similar to mine. I know by reading a lot of the posts on here there are quite a few people who go into nursing school with a 4.0, but there has to be people out there who have gotten in with GPA's lower than that right? I've spoken to academic counselors at JCCC and they said I would be a very competitive candidate, but it's just frustrating because I don't feel that a 3.7 is a low GPA and I honestly want nothing more than to become a nurse, something I have wanted to do since I was a little girl. I'd also like to hear from other people who are applying to nursing school for next fall so I know I'm not alone in worrying about whether I'll get in or not. The months waiting in between applications and acceptance is excruciating.
Thanks in advance for any advice, encouragement or support you can provide!
My school isn't accepting applications for Fall 2017 until April 15th, but I have it ready and waiting to turn in! Our school year is divided into quarters, perhaps that's the reason? I'm looking forward to it and have high hopes. I've got a nice GPA and have been studying my bottom off for the TEAS test. :)
How do you like the program? I am very excited to start JCCC in the fall and I'd love to hear how your experience has been!
I have had a really great experience. It will be very helpful to remember to remain teachable and to remember what your goal is. Focus on being the best nurse that you can be and take every learning opportunity you receive. It should go without saying, but I'll say it anyway, be respectful of your professors and your peers and it will be a great experience for you as well. Embrace nursing school as a challenge. It isn't easy, but it is worth it! Just know, too, that your experience will be what you make of it. Make it AMAZING! It doesn't feel like it when you're in the middle of it all, but it truly does go by super fast. You will be amazed at what you learn in such a short amount of time. Congratulations and good luck on this new adventure! You're gonna do great!
OliveOyl91, BSN, RN
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My school isn't accepting applications for Fall 2017 until April 15th, but I have it ready and waiting to turn in! Our school year is divided into quarters, perhaps that's the reason? I'm looking forward to it and have high hopes. I've got a nice GPA and have been studying my bottom off for the TEAS test. :)