I want to quit (my) nursing program

[moo0909]

It's not that I don't want to be a nurse, but I hate my school. Actually, my school makes me question if nursing is really what I want to be doing. I'm in an accelerated bsn program and none of us are happy. It's SO SO SO disorganized, there's no support for the students from any of the administrators or professors (we don't even have an advisor assigned to us! none of us!), and half our class is "failing" (ie will get kicked out for having a single class under 78) one or more classes. I am close to failing a class as well. Not to mention it costs an arm and a leg and then some to go here. I got drawn into the idea of graduating quickly and tried to overlook all the bs that this school has put a lot of us through, but I'm ready to look elsewhere now.

It's pretty much too late to apply to start anywhere in the spring or summer, but I'm definitely considering my options for Fall '10. I'm looking at my community college's ASN program for sure, but I've been told that the ASN will be phased on in a few years (so should I bother)? I could always do the RN-BSN route later and it would be so much cheaper. Or I'd like to get into another ABSN program but how badly will it reflect on me that I quit another nursing program? Is it something I even have to mention when applying? Are the rules different when you quit vs. fail school? Will the ASN program care as much?

I don't know what to do and just getting frustrated that I spent all this time trying to get into this school and now all I want to do is leave

[MsHomeSlice]

I know exactly how you feel. I just graduated and accelerated ASN program. My school was soo disorganized everyone was failing and there was no one to answer our questions. It was very depressing and everyone was miserable. I was close to failing as well.

It was so hard but I kept with it and didn't give up - I just had to dig deep and somehow I found the strength. I wasn't sure I even wanted to be a nurse at that point but I had already sunk in so much time and money and commitment I felt I had no choice.

I'm not sure how much schooling you have left - but my advice is to stick with it and it will be that much more rewarding in the end. I'm happy I stuck with it!! Good Luck! :paw:

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

I'm looking at my community college's ASN program for sure, but I've been told that the ASN will be phased on in a few years (so should I bother)?

ASN programs are not going to be phased out for a loooong time, if ever. Some hospitals are moving to hire only BSN nurses, but plenty still hire ASN grads.

If your program is that bad, it might make sense to cut your losses and find a better program. Finish the semester and when applying elsewhere you can just say that it wasn't a good fit and that you want to be somewhere that has a more supportive environment.

[raspberryfizz42]

I agree. Cut your losses and find a different route. I would encourage you to continue your BSN where ever you go though. It will help you a lot in the future. I think it is sad that you are not even assigned an advisor. I would go see my after almost every test I found difficult and she would get the test and review all the questions I missed. I normally do not recommend an accelerated program unless you can devote your whole life to it. It is difficult to even hold a part time job much less try and raise a child. Stick with BSN if possible and research your options. Contact schools and ask what their transfer policy is before making any final decisions. Good luck, I know this must be difficult!!