Help With Nursing Plan B

HouTx, BSN, MSN, EdD · Dec 13, 2011

I don't have any educational answers for you, but wanted to extend my support and (((hugs))) for coping so well with sexual assault. Was the incident reported to the police? If it was only "handled" by the college, you need to take action yourself before the statute of limitations expires. Colleges, especially those with prestigious reputations (U Penn anyone??) have a history of hushing up assaults at the victim's expense. Recent Federal laws have increased accountability, but this does not help for any prior instances.

Getting To Great · Dec 13, 2011

Hunter has a wonderful Nursing Program, but due to your situation I guess that's not a option. If you completed you pre-req's why not transfer your credits to another school? Since your almost done with your BA the accelerated route can be an option or you can go for your LPN and later on obtain your RN via the LPN-RN route. NY nursing schools are very pricey except the cuny schools. I would recommend for you to obtain you CNA and develop you direct-care experience instead of volunteering.

missmina · Dec 13, 2011

I don't have any educational answers for you, but wanted to extend my support and (((hugs))) for coping so well with sexual assault. Was the incident reported to the police? If it was only "handled" by the college, you need to take action yourself before the statute of limitations expires. Colleges, especially those with prestigious reputations (U Penn anyone??) have a history of hushing up assaults at the victim's expense. Recent Federal laws have increased accountability, but this does not help for any prior instances.

Thank you for replying anyway! I really appreciate it.

I didn't report it to the police because (I beat myself up about this) he and a few other people bombarded me with so many reasons why my case would be thrown out that I believed them (plus, the NYPD's response to the Park Slope rapes was disturbing). I also never told my college because it happened last summer when I had no classes, so it didn't cross my mind.

I don't want to run the case through Hunter, but I want to see if they could help me feel safer on campus because his constant presence simply destroys me (which was my entire reason behind the restraining order). My therapist and others are running the case through an attorney to see if it's strong. Either way, I'm now actively trying to seek some kind of legal justice, but thank you so much for the concern! I just really don't want him getting off easy and running off to medical school to do who knows what...

missmina · Dec 13, 2011

Hunter has a wonderful Nursing Program, but due to your situation I guess that's not a option. If you completed you pre-req's why not transfer your credits to another school? Since your almost done with your BA the accelerated route can be an option or you can go for your LPN and later on obtain your RN via the LPN-RN route. NY nursing schools are very pricey except the cuny schools. I would recommend for you to obtain you CNA and develop you direct-care experience instead of volunteering.

I apologize, I forgot to mention that my former college is withdrawing my transcript at the moment so I have to wait until it's resolved before I can transfer into anything. Also, this may be immature on my part, but I kind of want to stop feeling like I'm wasting grants and loans (this is my third year of college...) and get a degree so I can move on, you know? Plus, it would be in Creative Writing and writing is my lifelong hobby, so I'll never feel it's useless.

I never even thought about becoming an LPN though; I really like that you mentioned that option. I'll definitely do my own research, but in general, do you think this option would be more cost effective and realistic than hoping an employer will reimburse me for an ABSN? And I really only want to volunteer because my class schedules always produce these large gaps in time and I'd like to use that time for something other than procrastinating on schoolwork!

IEDave, ASN, CNA, LVN · Dec 13, 2011

Afternoon, missmina:

Prayers going out to you, and I'm very sorry to hear about your situation - wish I could say more on the topic, but in this instance I have to take the 5th. Really. It's in reference to an event from some time ago, and doesn't involve you, I'm quite sure.

So...on the topics you've listed; some employers have a tuition reimbursement program, true - but, how much percentage-wise & total payment amounts tend to vary all over the map so that's an issue best discussed with your future employer.

On student loan forgiveness programs, lookee here: http://www.staffordloan.com/repayment/forgiveness.php.

It'll give you a pretty good overview of what's available; you may or may not wish to avail yourself of all your options - for example, military service might not be your bag, or you might not want to serve in inner-city areas, or whatever; but, you can get some ideas as to what's available. Ultimately, you'll be working through the financial aid office of whatever college you choose to get your training at, but the above should help.

On therapy - so long as you're not deemed to be a threat to yourself or others, it's nobody else's business. Been there, done that, got the T-shirt. In your circumstances, I'd really be surprised if it would show up on a background check at all; certainly never did with me.

GPA-wise; well, since I'm not familiar with Hunter (I'm out on the Left Coast) I don't know about their specific policies - that said, having a 'B' or 2 isn't a show-stopper. What admissions typically is looking for is a combination of scholastic aptitude, attitude & social background, so not having a 4.0 won't necessarily be a show-stopper; conversely, having that magic 4.0 GPA isn't a guarantee that you'll make the cut. Just depends.

In any case, hope that some of this helps and the very best of luck to you! :yeah:

Blessings,

Dave

Getting To Great · Dec 14, 2011

I apologize, I forgot to mention that my former college is withdrawing my transcript at the moment so I have to wait until it's resolved before I can transfer into anything. Also, this may be immature on my part, but I kind of want to stop feeling like I'm wasting grants and loans (this is my third year of college...) and get a degree so I can move on, you know? Plus, it would be in Creative Writing and writing is my lifelong hobby, so I'll never feel it's useless.
I never even thought about becoming an LPN though; I really like that you mentioned that option. I'll definitely do my own research, but in general, do you think this option would be more cost effective and realistic than hoping an employer will reimburse me for an ABSN? And I really only want to volunteer because my class schedules always produce these large gaps in time and I'd like to use that time for something other than procrastinating on schoolwork!

This option is very cost affective, and the great thing about it is that there are free LPN programs that are paid by the state depending on your incoming. Of course if you make above the mean, then it will not apply to you. There is another forum about this same information; someone posted the link to the website and number for anyone who wishes to call for more information. Here it is: https://allnurses.com/ny-nursing-programs/2012-2013-boe-638949.html. Volunteering makes sence to what you just explained above.

missmina · Dec 14, 2011

Thank you for the advice guys, especially with the really helpful links. I'll definitely have to weigh the options myself, but now I have more possibilities to consider and more information on what I was already thinking about. I'm not old enough for the BOE link, but when I want to seek it, I will be, so it's a good possibility. And the loan is a little confusing, but I could easily discuss it with someone more knowledgeable at a later date. Thank you though!