If I don't get in?

[Esther758]

Hi, this is my first post.

I just applied to my schools AS-RN nursing program. My total application score was two points higher than the range of what they usually accept (whoo hoo!.....?).

After reading about a few people who got good grades and PSB scores, and still didn't get into the program, I feel really unsure of whether I'll be accepted myself (Although, this is probably partly due to S.A.D; It's really dark out today .)

Assuming the worst, what would be a good major for a rejected pre-nursing student who took the typical nursing prerequisites? I've always been interested in research. I also like writing, and I'm intrigued by the idea of teaching at the post-secondary level.

Other than that, I'm at a loss. Any suggestions?

I'm guessing that the requirements for each degree would vary somewhat between schools, but what majors would the courses fit into well, in general?

P.S - This is if I don't decide to apply to any other nursing programs. I'll look into those too. I'm just not feeling sure about anything right now.

[Shagce1]

I don't have any advice for you except to take a deep breath and wait and see what happens. If you don't get in, cross that bridge when it comes. Why put a bunch of worry and stress into something that may be unnecessary? When will you hear whether you are accepted or not?

[Esther758]

Sometime next month. I'll try to relax. I feel like I should have a backup plan already in place in case I don't get accepted.

[gere7404, BSN, RN]

Biology is a good standby. A lot of the prereqs for nursing are biology based.

My contingency plan if I don't get into this year is to retake the only class I got a B in so I can reapply with a 4.0 next year, as well as knock out the non-nursing credits required, so if I get in next year I don't have to worry about taking them alongside with the actual nursing courses.

That's actually my plan regardless of if I get in; this upcoming quarter I will start 300 level psychology classes as well as the second Spanish course I need for foreign language requirements -- I should be done with the non-nursing requirements for the BSN program before it even starts if accepted.

[SarahMaria, MSN, RN]

I would recommend psychology, sociology, or biology. These majors have many applications in healthcare.

[adairfletch]

Ditto regarding other comments about taking a deep breath and to wait and see. I'm currently waiting on a decision, too, so I know exactly how you feel. One day I'll feel okay, but most days, I'm pretty anxious about it. There's absolutely nothing we can do about our applications at this point, though, except for continuing to do well in our current courses.

I always think it's good to have a backup plan, though. Mine consists of applying to other schools, which I definitely suggest doing if you haven't. But if you're interested in scientific research, there's some really interesting things going on in molecular biology and biochemistry right now, so maybe looking into those fields might be a good idea.

Good luck!!!

[LEtoRN]

What about clinical research? Drug trials? Many companies like quintiles and such take biology majors to handle their trials. But thinking positively you'll be in nursing school!!