Trying to become a nurse for 7 years

Pick yourself up and find another school. I have known students who got kicked out of three nursing colleges and they are nurses today. Apply at another school but use this theory: DON'T ASK DONT TELL! You will be fine.

I can relate with the OP! While I diverged and went into a different career, I first decided I wanted to be a nurse I think 10 years ago! My career as a counselor was fulfilling in many ways, and gave me a sense of accomplishment, but now that I'm back pursuing my dream of becoming a nurse, it doesn't seem to account for much. I was recently failed out of clinicals in the second quarter of an LPN program. Very devastating for me. But, I am trying to remember to not give up! I guess, looking at the OP's post, it's clear to me that you should definitely keep trying! Wish it were so easy to say the same thing to myself...but, I guess that's why I need other people to encourage me, too. Best of luck to you!

trust me i've been there. i am 49 years old and finished 2nd semester in december, i was dropped from clinical portion the day before the semester ended. long story. tried to get into another school but was too late will be applying again to both this summer. and dealing with dean at same time to be able to just do clinicals because they did let test and i scored 2 a's and 2 b's in theory. but they say i have to repeat all. i wont go back till next spring and i will be 50 then. i'd love to share info with you. if you'd like to chat or email. let me know and i will post my email. it was a rough road but i wont go into detail here, but i know what your going through.

Believe me, I know exactly how you feel! I had to work full/time while going to Nursing School, a leave of absence was not possible. Twice, I had to withdraw from a semester, because work interfered. I had to wait, reapply, one time, I had to wait 2 semesters to get back in. My second year, I did part/time, theory in the fall, and clinicals in the spring. Took me 5 years, but I did graduate at 51 years old.

Keep at it! You'll do it!

Asia :wink2:

Thanks so much, I too will probably graduate then at about age 51.

Apply at another school but use this theory: DON'T ASK DONT TELL! You will be fine.

I hate to say this, but I agree with this theory. Of course, if you fail to provide the failing transcripts, you basically are starting from scratch (you can't pick and choose which courses show up on your transcripts for transfer credit). I'm not sure where you live, but where I work (not just my school, but the vicinity) you would NOT get into a nursing program if you have failed out of one nursing school, let alone two. Think about it: why would a nursing program give up a seat for someone who has already proven them self to be unsuccessful, when there are so many other applicants. I'm not saying this to sound mean, but I want you to think of it from our perspective. Have you sat down and taken a long hard look at where you went wrong both times! I know it's hard for a lot of students to accept this, but not everyone is cut out to be an RN. So yeah, you'd basically need to go in there and not say a word, and if you really want this, you'll need to start from the beginning.

Or, you could just keep on doing what you are doing (the LPN route). This might be a better option for you.

Wow, I must say this thread is inspiring. I am almost done with nursing school and I have felt many times that I would be kicked out..or not pass and I wasn't able to imagine what I would do..after reading this thread I can see that If you keep your eye on the prize, and truly have it in your heart, you can do it!

I know how you feel. I failed my fundamentals course last semester. I cried alot and it took me a long time to get over it. I decided to apply to another school. I did not think I would never get in but I did. So, in August I am going to give it another try. Hopefully, I will make it. Just hang in there, you can make your dream come true.:)