I wasn't accepted to the graduate nursing schools I applied to. Why?

[Solnce1981]

I hold a dental degree from Moscow State University with GPA of 3.61. After moving to the US 10 years ago I knew that I didn't want to become a dentist. For the past 10 years I was concentrated on raising my child, learning English, and working as medical and dental assistants(not related to my previous degree but work that I could do without a liscence while raising my child). I recently retook all expired prerequisite science classes with a GPA of 4.00

I haven't had volunteering work prior applying to two Graduate programs in Nursing but had a previous Dental degree with clinical experience.

Also, I had very nice recommendation letters from my science profs.

Both schools rejected me as an a prospective student.

i am trying to understand the reason? It is because of no volunteering experience, no previous successful career in another field, or because of something else?

should I try to apply to more humble schools rather than to the top one in my city(Chicago)?

Please, share your insights?

[Solnce1981]

Should they answer the question if I email the school? I can imagine how many applicants were denied for them to answer everyone.

[Solnce1981]

Yep, both programs are extremely competitive! Even though I know two people who were accepted and i didn't think that my qualities as a potential candidate were lower then theirs... Hmmmm

for now on, I will try to apply to ABSN accelerated program to complete in 1.5-2 years as I can't waste 4 years for another bachelor degree

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Should they answer the question if I email the school? I can imagine how many applicants were denied for them to answer everyone.

They don't respond to students who were not accepted into programs where I am, it is understood that they were not accepted because there were applicants who were more competetive.

[Solnce1981]

What is OP? Roser 13 you are right, it is one of these programs

[Solnce1981]

Dishes, you are so right! The programs were extremely competitive! Do you think if I choose Accelerated Nursing Practice route, it will be easier for me to get into the programs?? Do I have to volunteer before applying? Thank you for your insights

[dishes, BSN, RN]

Dishes, you are so right! The programs were extremely competitive! Do you think if I choose Accelerated Nursing Practice route, it will be easier for me to get into the programs?? Do I have to volunteer before applying? Thank you for your insights

I don't know if it will be easier for you to get in, but if you really want to become a nurse, try all possible routes to becoming one. I don't know if you have to volunteer, but I volunteered in health care related areas before I became a nurse and it gave me an edge in a competitive market and references that resulted in job offers that I otherwise would not have had.

[Solnce1981]

Thank you for your answer. Yes, I will volunteer to have more chances to be accepted

[OCNRN63, RN]

What is OP? Roser 13 you are right, it is one of these programs

You are the OP (Original Poster).

It would be helpful if you would use the quote function so we know who you're responding to. For example, if you want to respond to me, click on the "Quote" box. You'll see a new box pop up with my response to you quoted. You can then type your response.

It helps make things less confusing.

[KatieMI, BSN, MSN, RN]

Solnce1971, CHECK YOUR PRIVATE MESSAGES!

[kakamegamama]

I sent you a private message.

[DeeAngel]

I don't get why you are asking strangers on the internet for an answer to your question. The only people who can give you an accurate answer are on the admissions committee at the school. Anything else is nothing more than useless speculation.

[timeis]

I thought the same thing when reading the original post. Most graduate programs require an RN first and that means at least 2 years (4 semesters of nursing courses) and passing the NCLEX and applying to the BON in your state. Contact the dept of nursing to clarify at the specific schools.