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This is my first time here. so let me introduce myself. My name is Janet, I'm married with two kiddos (12 & 6). In August I will be taking A&PII, micro and college algebra, (which are the last of my prereqs). I am going to submit my application for the nursing program soon, and this essay that I have to write is bothering me. Tell me, guys... ever known of anyone to not get into the program because of a bad essay? I'm probably just working myself up, I hate writing papers!

Specializes in Emergency.

Welcome aboard!

I entered nursing school as a wife and mom too! It was difficult, but worth it. I was lucky to only work 1-2 days a week when my kids were small.

Regarding the essay, when I started nursing school they were so desperate they let you in automatically. I think I had a 3-5 minute interview - no essay.

Just be sure to use correct grammar and say what is in your heart!

Welcome. Glad you could join us in our madness!!!

About the essay - think of all of the wonderful experience that you have had as a stay at home mom that is relevant to nursing.

You must be an expert in time management. You know your child development and have helped a child grow and nutured them. You're speciality is handling conflict among different people. You know about life's stresses and probably handle stress in appropriate ways. You are aware of the importance of proper nutrition and the role it plays in development of our bodies. So when writting your essay focus on your strengths. And no - I've never heard of anyone not getting in based on their essay. But I do know people who didn't have the highest GPA but their essay pushed them over the top. So - good luck. Let us know what happens!!!!!

Specializes in Hemodialysis, Home Health.

Welcome jliebman and noney !!! :)

Can't add much to the best wishes already offered above, but glad to have you, and pretty soon this place will just feel sooooo like home.gif

Looking forward to hearing more from you !

Wow, this place is great. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. What a wonderful support system. Thank you, everyone!

Hey there jliebman,

Welcome to allnurses.com !!!!

Welcome!!!! I had to write an essay for graduate school, not sure how much weight they carry, probably not as much as your GPA!!

Good luck with it!!

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