how many tries?

rnnurse2be · Jun 20, 2003

Thats true. There were quite a few in A&P that dropped MSU and moved to FL or Wash to finish. They didnt want to be on the waiting list. I dunno, I'll have to bid my time until the dreaded letter arrives.

I believe the numbers I got were from the Yellow Application (13 page form, lol). I guess it doesnt matter though, dont worry and waste time looking it up. Still seems like a lot of students with few placements. BUT, if you really dont CARE where you get placed then it probably wouldnt be that big of a deal

caligirl · Jun 21, 2003

Well, I hope you get in!!!!!!! Keep me updated! I will cross my fingers for you...

Tammy

KristinWW · Jun 21, 2003

RNNURSE2BE, moved to FL or Wash to finish???? Implication is that it is easier to get in??? The hamster fell asleep at the wheel - can you enlighten me? Thanks!

NurseDixie · Jun 21, 2003

I also got in on the first try, but I had 18 yrs of nursing assistant experience and had all the pre-reqs except Micro out of the way. I am also a non-traditional student (46 y.o.). I will graduate in December.

When I first applied, a girl that I was taking A&P with said 'you'll never get in on the first try, no one ever does', I guess she'd tried 3 times and was still trying.

Good Luck to you and if you don't get in on the first try, don't give up, try other schools or keep trying at the one you applied to.

maire, ASN, RN · Jun 21, 2003

I got accepted the first time around, but I had EVERYTHING done except the nursing classes and I applied almost a year ahead of time.

PSUNURS05 · Jun 25, 2003

i tried transferring into the nursing program and got into the fall review for summer 2003 but was rejected. I did not have my anatomy/physiology and micro completed and I think that is the major reason I was rejected. I took said courses in the fall 2002. I was put in for the spring review and was accepted into the BSN program. I will see my first pt in a week.

pedi-RN · Jun 25, 2003

I got in on my first try, though just barely. At my school, there were over 400 applicants for what was supposed to be 130 spots. Due to funding cuts, so they said, they cut it to 110 spots. You can't even apply here unless you have all of your pre-req's finished (not in progress). And, they strongly suggest that you finish your support classes, too. This semester, the first round picks were those who had at least a 3.54 GPA AND 11 (out of 17 I think) hours of support finished. I had a 3.54 with 9 hours of support finished, and 4 more in progress and was told I was next in line if anyone didn't claim their spot. So, I missed the first cut due to them cutting 20 spots. They opened up those spots last month and LET ME IN!!! I am starting this fall, after I finish my last support class, A&P II, in July.

Holli

lissagirl · Jun 25, 2003

At my CC you must have all pre reqs finished and you MUST pass the NET. I failed the math unfortunatly.

Truthfully if you pass the NET thats your ticket. They send you a number and it puts you in line for admission. Its very difficult here too, they are already full for the fall and spring semesters for both LPN and RN programs.

However if you have your prereqs for the University BSN program I believe there is no waiting list, there is however an interview and a min GPA requirement.

I am still trying, maybe one day...

lissagirl

rnnurse2be · Jun 25, 2003

Originally posted by KristinWW
RNNURSE2BE, moved to FL or Wash to finish???? Implication is that it is easier to get in??? The hamster fell asleep at the wheel - can you enlighten me? Thanks!

Honestly Kristin, Im not to sure. One of the gals who dropped her placement here and decided to move to Washington so she could get a LPN instead of RN. She decided she didn't want to go to school for that long. Which, was fine because my friend got her spot here!

Another 2 that I know are moving to Fl, they are young and just dont want to be on a waiting list.

I have no idea if it is actuallt easier to get in or what, it was just their choice.

I think that the waiting list scares A LOT of people. No guarantee of how long you'll be on it! :eek:

KristinWW · Jun 25, 2003

Thanks Connie! I think many people associate FL with sun-n-fun, and equate that to easy classes? I'll admit, I was a Northeast snob who used to think going to school in FL was a joke :) Gee, if they knew how difficult it is to get into the nursing programs here ........... :)

straba · Jun 26, 2003

I was rejected by two community colleges, but I kept plugging away at pre-req's and got accepted to two BSN programs for Summer entry!! Don't give up!! :cool:

Catherine's mom · Jun 26, 2003

I was accepted the first time around, will start this fall. For the fall 2003 year my school had over 400 applicants for 60 openings, and they had a lottery system. I was lucky and got the first alternate position!

I have since heard that they have changed the requirements and have abandoned the lottery system.