Getting into Nursing School: Please Reply

Idaho Murse · Mar 30, 2009

it took me 2 tries, one thing I did was make sure the admittance people knew me. It actually helped me out a great deal. I say this because as letters were about to be sent out, I asked if they could just tell me if I got in or not. The lady at the desk was happy to do so. It turns out they misplaced my application. So I was never in the pool of people to be accepted or denied. She said she couldnt do anything for me so I went out into my car and got my receipt that they had in fact gotten my application. After I showed this to her she let me know that she was the person who actually said yes or no to peoples apps and so seeing the receipt we did another application in the office and I was admitted. I was admitted because I had the grades not because they screwed up by the way.

TLR46 · Mar 30, 2009

Do not fret! It has actually taken me 2 years to get accepted into a RN program. I am currently a LPN, Histotechnologist and certified medical transcriptionist. My persistance finally paid off. I was just accepted last month at LMU/ TN school and cannot wait to get started again. I do believe in the saying,' as one door closes another one opens'. The timing for me this go round was great. I have a 17 year old and a husband working out of the country. I was feeling that mom (myself) would never get a chance to be a nurse, but determination and never giving up made this possible. I wish you lots of luck and your time will come-- it always does.

RhodyGirl, RN · Mar 30, 2009

It took me 2 applications (I was accepted on the second one), despite my good GPA. Don't worry, it will happen for you! Just keep plugging away!

CBsMommy · Mar 30, 2009

It has taken me almost 5 years to get accepted to a nursing program and I'm still not there (but close). It is the longest two year degree of my life! Hang in there if this is truly what you want to do. Good luck!

That Guy, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Mar 30, 2009

First try, right out of the gate. I was accepted on a conditional basis, I had some pre-reqs I had to finish that summer before NS started. Everyone is different and every school is different. Some have 200 deep wait lists so it can take a lot longer.

cabogirl · Mar 30, 2009

I was turned down 3 times :spbox: at a school that uses a lottery system for its ADN program, but got in on my first try at a CSU (BSN program) that goes by merit *wine

billjeff1 · Mar 30, 2009

Hello, I applied to 4 Schools in Massachusetts, I was pleasantly suprised to be Accepted into 2 of them. I choose University of Massachusetts in Boston and will begin in the Summer in the Accelerated BSN Program. I was Pretty shocked to get in, I did pretty well in my Pre-requisite classes but I have no Hospital experience whatsoever. I went back to school in my 30's and received my Bachelor's deree in Psychology. I have worked in Banking, Construction, etc. I had my first interview at Umass in Mid-March and it went Great, The interviewers seemed to like me very much, and called me the next day on the Phone saying I had been accepted. I only had about a 10% chance of getting in, so I was Shocked! The only real Medical experience I have is Helping My Father with his Ostomy care, Catheter Care, and other related Medical issues he has. I learn from the Nurses everytime he goes into the Hospital. The Interviewers seemed to like the way I look at Nursing and how it relates to me and my Father. I am a Male and just turned the Big 40 :cry: . I am making a Big change in my life by pursuing Nursing, I am Lucky to be in a Posistion where I don't have to worry about Tuition, Books, Etc. I am very nervous but excited as well. I hope you find your choice of Nursing school, and remember to never get down on yourself, things happen for a reason and the key is to keep pushing your way through and reaching your goals. Good Luck. billjeff1

DMB_Love · Mar 31, 2009

Thank you all for those of you that replied! Its nice to hear all of your stories! I will keep my fingers crossed and hope that i get in this semester!!!

HyperSaurus, RN, BSN · Mar 31, 2009

It took me almost 3 years to get in at my university. Granted, there were some extenuating circumstances, I retook 3 classes this semester, and I've only applied once: this semester.

Good luck to you though!!

albpreemieRN · Apr 1, 2009

DMB Love? Are you "Dave Matthews Band" love?

My SN is bfrdncr41 = blondefiredancer41

I was in your shoes in CA. I moved to CO to get into a BSN program. Don't give up! It will happen when it's supposed to.

DMB_Love · Apr 1, 2009

bfrdncr41~

Its soooo nice to see a fellow DMB fan!!!!:redbeathe I was hoping no one would think my name meant dumb love!! Have you/are you going to any shows this year?? Ill be going to the one in May in Vegas im sooo excited!!!