Granted a meeting with LPN program administrator

[ishootu]

So I requested to meet with the program administrator of the LPN program that I just found out I was an alternate for, for the second straight year.

Last year, I was told I didn't have enough medical experience, so I quit my job at a brokerage firm to become a cna. Financially, this has been very tough on my family. So imagine my surprise after AP I and II, Chem, Nutrition, (all of the BSN pre-reqs) later, I get alternate again this year. I already have one degree (albeit not medical), but I scored highly on their entrance test, got great recommendations from my nurse manager and a coworker, so I never expected to be an alternate. The thought literally never crossed my mind.

To the point of my post:

Do I go in, professional and calm and act like it doesn't matter, because really I've never wanted anything more in my life. I'm normally very composed but I'm afraid I"m going to turn into a blubbering mess.

How would you act? What would you say?

[gentlegiver, ASN, LPN, RN]

Be your usual calm self, you can convince them better if your not crying. Just let them know about your experience, recomendations from NM & coworker and your GPA, There might be a way she could squeeze you into the class as there is sure to be a few dropouts within the first few weeks. Good Luck!

[caliotter3]

Yes, I agree that by meeting with her, you are putting yourself in a better position to fill a spot should someone drop out. Be professional and control your emotions. You can do this. If it works, hurray. If it doesn't, no harm. Seriously look at other program options if this does not work. Good luck.

[CNL2B]

Why aren't you looking at RN programs if you already have a degree? You didn't state whether or not the degree you have is an AA/AS or a BA/BS, but either way, you would have a bunch of the general ed classes done for either an ASN or a BSN program, and more now if you have some of the sceince prereqs done. If your grades are ok, I would aim higher.

[ishootu]

I applied LPN because the wait list for our local ADN program is 2 years, and I could (and planned) to be one year ahead by doing LPN, then bridge.

Our local university offers a BSN and just started an accelerated BSN program, both of which are accepting students for fall 2011. The LPN, then bridge route seemed the quickest, and most economical. Once I get the basic LPN clinical stuff out of the way, it was going to be easy to get my BSN, but I put all of my eggs in one basket...

Lesson learned. I've since submitted my application to the traditional adn program and their application process opens up in September.

Thanks for your replies...