Hi All,I haven't been on here most of the Summer - spending lots of time working on my Nutrition Course, being with the kids, etc. I found out in May that out of over 400 applicants at my school they only had 40 slots for the Fall and I didn't get one of them. I came in as the 9th alternate and was told there was a slim chance that an opening might come up -so I tried to stay positive and hope for the best. But honestly, it was disappointing and I hated telling family and friends that I didn't get one of the slots. The ADN Program starts mid-August and I heard that last Monday they were having orientation and lunch for the new Nursing Students and I figured that was that - I'd have to reapply, take the entrance exam, etc. all over again next year and the thought of that was pretty depressing (it's a very long, stressful admission process). Unbelievably, Thursday I received my Acceptance Letter in the mail for the Fall 2004 Nursing Program. I can only assume that someone declined at the last moment. I was absolutely thrilled but shocked and stunned and was afraid that they had sent the letter to me by mistake (always the optimist - that's me, ha, ha).. Anways, I got a one- on-one orientation the other day, signed up for classes, ordered my uniforms and luckily still have a few weeks before classes start to get prepared for all of this. For anyone out there still waiting to hear something from their school - don't give up hope, you just might get some Good News... This has been a dream of mine for 20 years and I can't believe it's finally happening. I'm thrilled to be joining the rest of you this Fall - see you in class.. SusanNC 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by Ari RN, BSN, RN Ari RN has 7 years experience as a BSN, RN and specializes in PICU, Peds Ambulatory, Peds LTC. 2,029 Posts; 11,894 Profile Views WOW. That is great news. Good Luck on your studies. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by Honeybun1206 77 Posts; 2,621 Profile Views congratulations!! and good luck! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by lunakat 369 Posts; 6,111 Profile Views hurray! Good for you, I am glad that you did't give up! :balloons: :biggringi 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by Rn2b204 39 Posts; 1,246 Profile Views Hi All,I haven't been on here most of the Summer - spending lots of time working on my Nutrition Course, being with the kids, etc. I found out in May that out of over 400 applicants at my school they only had 40 slots for the Fall and I didn't get one of them. I came in as the 9th alternate and was told there was a slim chance that an opening might come up -so I tried to stay positive and hope for the best. But honestly, it was disappointing and I hated telling family and friends that I didn't get one of the slots. The ADN Program starts mid-August and I heard that last Monday they were having orientation and lunch for the new Nursing Students and I figured that was that - I'd have to reapply, take the entrance exam, etc. all over again next year and the thought of that was pretty depressing (it's a very long, stressful admission process). Unbelievably, Thursday I received my Acceptance Letter in the mail for the Fall 2004 Nursing Program. I can only assume that someone declined at the last moment. I was absolutely thrilled but shocked and stunned and was afraid that they had sent the letter to me by mistake (always the optimist - that's me, ha, ha).. Anways, I got a one- on-one orientation the other day, signed up for classes, ordered my uniforms and luckily still have a few weeks before classes start to get prepared for all of this. For anyone out there still waiting to hear something from their school - don't give up hope, you just might get some Good News... This has been a dream of mine for 20 years and I can't believe it's finally happening. I'm thrilled to be joining the rest of you this Fall - see you in class.. SusanNCI'm glad to hear that you will be going to school this fall. I know how it is waiting that long for something that you always wanted to do. I know I start right out of high school. Stopped because of personal reasons and didn't decide to go back until 10 years later to right my wrong and reach my goal of becoming a nurse. I start this Fall also and I am very excited I have my orientation on 8/12 can't wait to get all the information that they have for us. I know just how excited you are because I am on the same cloud with you. Congradulations and best of luck to you, :rotfl: :) :rotfl: :) :rotfl: :) RN2b204 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by maire, ASN, RN maire has 13 years experience as a ASN, RN and specializes in Adult Med-Surg and Rehab. 1,168 Posts; 9,106 Profile Views Congo rats; that's great news! :) 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by Love-A-Nurse Love-A-Nurse has 19 years experience and specializes in LTC, ER, ICU,. 3,932 Posts; 10,009 Profile Views susan, i am so happy for you, congratulations! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by jschut, BSN, RN jschut has 20 years experience as a BSN, RN. 2,741 Posts; 19,093 Profile Views yea!!!that is soooooo cool!!!! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by RedSox33RN RedSox33RN specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S. 1,483 Posts; 7,693 Profile Views Fantastic news, Susan!! I know how much you've wanted this, and how long you've been waiting. I'm glad you made it in! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by fnimat1 727 Posts; 7,277 Profile Views CONGRATULATIONS SUSAN!!!!!! That's wonderful news.....I know how you feel though, so much to do, so little time.Fatima 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by Jen2 931 Posts; 5,055 Profile Views Wonderful news! Remember this feeling later on in the semester when your stressed. Good luck. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jul 23, 2004 by alexillytom alexillytom has 6 years experience and specializes in Infectious Disease. 291 Posts; 3,978 Profile Views Congrats Susan!!!! Best of luck to you.I am so jealous!(not really) I am still on the waiting list. Just waiting. Send good vibes my way. Hopefully they'll rub off!I am applying to an alternate school now. Not nearly as good as my CC but I am pretty sure I will be accepted for Spring 05. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
