I Made It!! Maryville Yeah!

[BlessedMom]

I am now a part of the Fall 2008 WEC for Nursing. WOOOOO HOOOO! I cannot believe how happy I am! This is soooo awesome! Anyone out there have any advice for me? Its the last two years of Nursing-clincals and what not.

[FriendlyGhostRN]

Aww congratulations!!! I'm so excited/happy for you! :) I'm still waiting on getting a letter in the mail...so I'm still super nervous/stressed...But it always makes me so happy seeing other people get in! When were the applications due for Maryville? Best of luck in the upcoming two years!

[BlessedMom]

I am not sure when apps were due. I turned mine in about a year and a half ago as I finished prereqs and then they just ask you in the fall if you are still interested and they put your file in for consideration. What school are you looking at?

[FriendlyGhostRN]

I applied for the University of Missouri-St. Louis nursing program...to increase my chances I applied to their traditional BSN program, as well as their Accelerated BSN program. I'm nervous that I'm borderline with my gpa, as my accum. is only 3.53, but my science is 3.8 (i'm hoping that will pull me through, as science counts for the most in their admissions process)....our applications were due by feb. 1st, for both the accelerated and traditional programs. over 120 people applied for the traditional program, and only about 35-40 get in, and over 70 applied for the accelerated program, with only about 40 getting in that program. Sooooo, needless to say I am on the edge of my seat right now! :/

But regardless, I am happy for all who get in :)

[BlessedMom]

It is so nervewracking isn't it? I was running constantly to the mailbox like my undies were on fire and was soooo disheartened when all I got was a darn Dominos coupon or a bill! lol. GOOD LUCK! That is a good GPA! I know its hard when things are so competitive but hopefully your GPA is right in there. Did they tell you when they are likely to let you guys know? My GPA is VERY similar to your own!

[FriendlyGhostRN]

Yeah, the advisor told me that since they had so many applicants, it would be around early March that we hear from them...I'm just hoping that was an exaggerated guesstimate...and that I'll find out sooner (hah)...oh and that cracked me up about you saying that you ran to the mailbox like your undies were on fire HAHAH. I needed that laugh (thank you!) Here's the other thing the UMSL advisor told me---that my grades were good and that I "shouldn't have to worry"....but that made me worry more because now I'm thinking I can't get my hopes up, maybe she was lying to me!!! I'm going insane I swear! Thanks for talking to me about this! :)

[BlessedMom]

You totally sound like me. After I would talk to my advisor I would analyse every single word IN the conversation! lol! I cannot wait to hear the GREAT news from you that you are IN! Which one do you want to be in more?

[FriendlyGhostRN]

That's a very good question, but at this point, if I got in to one and not the other, I'd be happy to take either! If I had a choice, though, I honestly would take the traditional 2 year route instead of cramming everything together into one....I'm only twenty, so I am very lucky to not have any other priorities (like a full time job) ... so I would like to work full time over the summer at a local hospital as a PCT to gain some experience. Then once classes start in Fall I would probably cut down on hours, giving me ample amount of time to study. Now, if I got into the accelerated program, and not the other, I would not have any job...that would be just too much for me! I have a lot of respect for anyone who can hold a job/have kids/go to school ALL at the same time! CRAZY! You are so right that I analyze EVERYTHING...it's good to know I'm not the only one out there doing it! haha. Thank you so much for your support in a time where I truly have been needing it! It means more than I can ever thank you for! I hope your weekend went well!

[BlessedMom]

No worries!! :) Glad to be here for you! The PT working is a GREAT thing. Friends who are nurses have told me that if you work at the hospital PT you can often really get to pick and choose more which department you would want to work in once school is done. I am not sure if that works for all hospitals but it is defintely an idea!!

I thought about the accelrated program too and was thinking about both but I needed WEC b/c I am a mom of three beautiful kids and wanted to be there for them. I am blessed that I dont have to work but I just know its part of what I was placed on this earth for :).

Keep in touch! I will keep ya in prayer and wishing for the best of luck. Cannot wait to hear your good news!

[FriendlyGhostRN]

Thank you so much! Wow, three kids! That's awesome. I work at a daycare right now with kindergarten-aged children. It's a full day kindergarten class and I love them all! How old are your three children?