How did you get through the waiting?

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I applied to nursing school and now I am in the mist of the long wait... I feel like I am driving myself crazy. I can not seem to get my mind of worrying if I will get accepted. How can I make the time fly by?????

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Are there any "optional" classes you can take? Where I plan to apply (Los Angeles Harbor), there is a

group of classes that are optional. Orentatioin and Success Stratagies for Nursing, Critical Thinking, Test Taking for Nursing,Doseage Calc, and Pharmacology. The first 3 are 1 unit, and are consecutive. The other 2, though optional, are what I plan to do to "fill Up" the waiting time. Seeing that I have heard that the math/doseage is

the most common reason for RN Students to fail, I really will concentrate on that. Also you could work on those

other classes towards a BS. ALso more TEAS review.

For me, it's better when I'm busy - or I makemyself crazy, and worry, worry, worry.

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I am with you. I just turned in my application for Spring 2011. The deadline was not until December 1, but I just turned mine in. I won't know until the end of December first of January to start in March 2011. I am a wreck, but I am currently in the middle of taking chemistry, advanced algebra, and human growth and development (all of which are prereqs) so I am really focusing on them. I am planning on taking A&P next quarter, so I am sure that will keep me plenty busy as well. Like others have said, I am working full time and taking 15 credit hours of school so that keeps me busy and in my down time I read a ton (I am a total bookworm as well). Guess we will be sitting on pins and needles together. Good luck to you! Hopefully you get good news sooner than expected. :)

Jenn

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OH great you mean it gets worse? I will be applying to the nursing program in January for fall 2011. The bad thing for me is that the my GPA is what tells whether I get in or not. Last semesters GPA cut off was 3.65 and my GPA is 3.65, so I am sweating it out just thinking about my application. I feel sorry for my wife because I will probably be driving her crazy when I apply. I do; however, have one thing to keep my mind off the application, my final pre-reqs that need to be completed. I am excited and scared all at the same time. I need to think "Pilot" also.

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I was obsessed the first time I applied. At my school students that are not "in progress" with prereq's are taken first. I was not accepted so then I had to wait 6 months to reapply. I was pretty sure I would be accepted the second time, and I was, so I started this Fall.

My suggestion to you...get your hands on some nursing books and start reading!! I found that the readings are the most time consuming part and any headstart you give yourself can only help!!

Good luck :nurse:

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I too know the feeling. I have applied for the Spring 2011 semester. I check my mailbox and email excessively!! My issue is that I will have to relocate, quit job etc. in time to start school Jan 11, 2011. I'm trying not to be anxious about it. It's good to know I'm not the ONLY one, because other people just don't get it lol.

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Just wondering - who is going where.

I'm applying to LA Habor

Anyone in LA/Southbay ?

I know it's gonna be hard once were in - but this is pure torture - so close, yet so far.

At least once we're in, all we need to do is stay in!

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Chris99mu-

I think we all need to remember who is our Pilot, like you said. That was very good information to go by. Many times what we want is not best. Good luck as you continue your journey, whatever that may be!

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Soon2bRN122-

All I can do is agree with the other posters. Find something to occupy your time. If not, the wait will consume you. My application deadline was July 1. I just found out Monday, that thankfully, I did get accepted. It was my third time trying. Now I am relieved that I know that I am in, but already I am starting to stress with the 'what if's', and the "I hope's". I want to go ahead and get started (and finished) so badly.

Good luck to you!

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I know it's gonna be hard once were in - but this is pure torture - so close, yet so far.

At least once we're in, all we need to do is stay in!

That's what scares me already, and day one does not start until January 10th!

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Did anyone get any more info on housing?

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When I was in school I applied to an ADN program. While I was waiting I continued taking courses though the college that would transfer later on when i wanted to to an RN to BSN program. That way you're just that much further ahead.

Good luck to you! The day I received my acceptance letter to nursing school was the best day of my life. I graduated almost a year ago and love every day I work. :-)

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rdlond2-

i totally understand where you are!! i have applied to 2 schools, one is 3 hours away and the other is local. i was accepted to the 3 hour away school, but really want to get into the local school! if i don't get in here, i have to move 3 hours away (which is not that far but..) and quit my job, and find housing, and financial aid!! so.. yes, it would be nice to know if i am uprooting my life or staying where i am!! :) hopefully we should find out this week!!

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