I would give anything...

[nurseinthemakin]

Here's a little back story on my situation. At the age of 27, I decided to go to college for the first time. I knew the only thing I would ever do was nursing! I started last fall and have completed all my pre-reqs except for Micro (3 weeks of class left) and Interpersonal Communications (taking this fall) I have a 4.0 GPA and scored an 81% on the TEAS V. I go to a local CC and got my nursing app turned in this February. I just recieved a letter that I did not get accepted, but that I was eligible to be an alternate. I wasn't expecting it. I have to admit it's hard for me to read all the posts where people are encouraging people to never give up because "it will happen"! I'm not a bitter person, but I felt really let down that I was not accepted. I feel like a 4.0 shows that regardless of a test score, that I can retain information and understand it. Now I'm stuck praying to get a call to get in as an alternate, and I am reading posts about people who were accepted to their programs and are struggling or wondering if they are in over their heads. I would give ANYTHING to be in nursing school, and I am ready for the hard work and dedication that it takes to succeed. Am I the only one feeling this way????

[nurseinthemakin]

Thank you all for your encouraging words. I will keep going! I was having a bit of a pity party when I posted this thread originally! Thank you so much!

[BostonFNP, APRN]

Keep with it. Hopefully you will get an alternate spot, and you will be comforted that you are in a good program! Be wary of programs that take anyone.

Schools value TEAS scores because they are better predictors of NCLEX pass rates than GPA are, and school accreditation is tied to NCLEX

pass rates.

[jgtdolphin]

It can be frustrating. You have done so great, and would have totally gotten in at the CC around here. Don't give up. I am 36 and have always wanted to be a nurse, and had to give up college 15+ years ago. I finally am in a place to go back, and my old college(IUPUI) basically told me I'd have to get straight As to get in, and that that wouldn't be likely, and to find something else to do. I ignored the counselor, and do to finances I transferred to Ivy Tech. Well, I managed to get all A's w/ a 4.0 gpa. I was a nervous wreck about getting in, and when I got the letter as alternate I was alittle bummed, but remained hopeful. I got into the PN program, so I thought its better than nothing..but I really wanted the ASN. Last week I got the call that a spot opened up, and as alternate I can have it. I immediately said YES!!

So keep your head, you may get that call. It is a stressful wait, and your stomach will sink everytime that phone rings. If you don't get the call, just keep appyling. With your grades, you will get in.

Best of luck,