I got in NS my friend didn't

lexi917 · May 6, 2008

Hey Ehope, I truly understand how you feel. I got in and a few of my girlfriends didn't get in. I am too, looking for a way to comfort them without making them feel the little nag that they get all the time. Competition into nursing school does make it so hard for those who truly wants be a part of the nursing world. Well hope all goes well. Take care.

goodstudentnowRN · May 6, 2008

I remember the day mi friend got into nursing college and I did not. I cried for a week and was deeply affected. All my friends are nurses now and I will be graduating next year. I really hurts but it will work out. All you have to do is to encourage her to apply to other schools. Keep in touch with her and she will feel better.

Natingale, EdD, RN · May 6, 2008

Hey you,

Yeah I know what you mean. Best thing to do is talk her into reapplying, maybe if you have the time ..Take the trip with her to Open Houses, really talk up other programs (I have given some of my co workers new hope)

Speaking of which, one of them is going to apply to Molloy. (Im under the impression that theres still time since I spoke to her last Friday and she made it seem like she was putting her application in)

I know its really expensive, but maybe she can do a semester there then transfer to another school.

Did she apply to evenings as well? OH I went to the information session yesterday ..She might still have a chance if no one shows up for the interview. The Chairperson said that shes called people in for the Nursing program on the FIRST day of class. So dont give up! Likewise, dont put allll your eggs in one basket. I know I learned my lesson.

2bNurse Elizabeth · May 7, 2008

I'm sure you feel very badly. And the Bible says to mourn with those who mourn. But it also says to rejoice with those who rejoice. I'm sure that while your friend is mourning that she didn't get in, she's rejoicing with you! Don't feel guilty. You didn't cause this and I'm sure you were a supportive friend through all of it, so take pleasure in your hard earned achievement!

:ancong!:

Ehope · May 7, 2008

Thank all you guys for replying. I don't think she's emotionally ready to reapply right now, but I'm hoping she will not give up and try again next semester. There may also be a chance that she will get in for fall because she is one of the top 10 on the waiting list. I'm really keeping my fingers crossed.

She is such a good friend and I really appreciate that she is able to be genuinely happy for me. I will do my best to cheer her up and schedule us a few girly dates (competely non school related) like manicures and maybe a spa.

HM2VikingRN, RN · May 7, 2008

I am glad that she is on the wait list. Can she apply to other programs for their wait list? I did that when I was waitlisted for my accelerated program. I think that putting the energy into the universe draws what you want towards you.

(My daughter had a classmate who "missed it by that much" 2 years in a row. First year 48 for 47 slots. Second year 46/45 slots.)

My mother is a semiretired nurse educator. She always tells the story about the guy who interviewed one Thu and started the next Mon. Your friend should show up for the first days of class in case there is a no show for the program.

Best wishes in your new career.

pinkiepie_RN · May 7, 2008

You're being such a good friend and I applaud you seriously. My room-mate and I both only applied to one nursing program, the one attached to our undergrad/pre-requisite school. She had gotten in on early admit status due to her grades but her GPA dropped and she was taken off the early admit status and put back into the pool of applicants. We both got wait listed but I got in and she didn't. It was devastating to her and she's switched majors several times since. I've tried to be there for her but it's really hard because I do talk about NS all the time and she feels like it probably was her calling. That said, she hears me complain enough about all the work that she thinks maybe she'll be able to go back to school for it in a few years, after she gets her BS in Health Science instead. It's a really sticky situation because you want her to be happy you got in but at the same time you can't rub it in her face.

NurseJeanB · May 7, 2008

I am sorry that your friend did not get in. There are so many people who would make fantastic nurses that get turned away. Nursing students learn they need to become problem solvers and develop persistence. Things don't always go the way they want, but they adapt and move forward. Your friend should not let this one rejection deter her from her dreams. It is not a rejection of her personally, but a sign of how little slots are available and how fierce the competition is. Encourage her to apply to other programs and apply to your program again. She might want to find out what areas she can improve on to better her chances. Whatever happens, you are being a great friend and support. Congratulations to you.

justme1972 · May 7, 2008

Did she even make the alternate list?

By a twist of fate, one of my friends got in and I didn't...I actually had a HIGHER College GPA than her (she had a 2.1 and I had a 3.2), but she had a higher high school GPA (she had a 3.7 and I had a 2.0).

This stupid college used high school scores unless you had finished an Associate or Bachelor degree...and I have NEVER seen a college do that.

I got on the alternate list and a month before school started, I got in.

I'll give you ONE guess who is doing better in the program--me.

So much for their selection process.

HM2VikingRN, RN · May 7, 2008

My daughter's friend had a 29 ACT and my daughter had a 24 ACT. So much for the college success predictive validity of the ACT.