HELP! Applied & got denied what to do now?

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Hi,

I have applied to an RN program twice and got denied. I feel that I am running out of time. I want to become an RN but the programs are so hard to get into the state college that I go to considers EMT, LPN, and RRT as "preferred students" for the nursing program. I'd have to spend almost two years in either of those prgrams and then an additional two years in the RN program. Is it worth it to become an RRT or LPN and then reapply for nursing? What would you do? I don't want to change my major. I already have all the nursing and health science pre-reqs I need. If I dont take classes I'll lose my scholarship. please help c:

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I applied to the LPN program here because it is cut throat to get in.... I am also still working on my pre-requisites. Good Luck with what ever you decide.

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Is there more than one school that you can apply to?

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I would try to bring more to the table... Write an impressive essay, get some complimenting recommendations, volunteer at a variety of health care related places or retake any classes that you have a C in. But definitely look at another school that does not require you to spend 2 years of your time & money to get a degree/training in something you aren't interested in.

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Specializes in Oncology, Critical Care.

EMT is a 4 Month Program, LPN is 1 year, and RRT is 2 years. And why not prefer them? they have knowledge of the field and probably have hands on experience. Id suggest you look into taking EMT or CNA to better your odds.

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EMT is a 4 Month Program LPN is 1 year, and RRT is 2 years. And why not prefer them? they have knowledge of the field and probably have hands on experience. Id suggest you look into taking EMT or CNA to better your odds.[/quote']

This! I love being an EMT and I'm looking toward an ER Tech position to get hospital experience.

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Specializes in Oncology, Critical Care.

yeah, i got my emt a few years back. helps alot for nursing. my professors love me because i know the answers and understand the subject. the nurses for clinicals will drag me into traumas to help and watch. you get to see things most people wish they could see and touch lives

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Specializes in PICU.

What did the school tell you in terms of why you aren't getting in? Did they tell you that you need an additional degree to get in? Do you have volunteer experience? Do you have some low grades? I think you need to know why you aren't getting in and fix that. Getting another degree with no intention of working with that degree isn't going to do anything for you. If you want to get one of those degrees and then work in that field for a couple of years sure, but if not, there is no point to getting a degree you won't use.

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I have 4 plus years as a student volunteer in the emergency room and 2 years as a CNA. Apparently that doesnt help me. Most programs only look at grades and test scores. :c

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They won't tell me. But I have the volunteer experience and all requirements satisfied.

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Specializes in Acute Care, Rehab, Palliative.

Volunteering is great but your grades are what really matters.Why are you worried about taking other programs? Many people go the LPN-RN route

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Anyone interested in nursing school should contact the school and ask for the typical grades and test scores for the students typically accepted. Then ask if you can do anything to improve your chances. You may be a great candidate, but if you have a 3.2 GPA and everybody else has a 3.8 or higher, you're not getting in.

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