I'm never goin to reach my destination

Nursing Students Pre-Nursing

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Hello everyone

I feel so alone. It seems like every pre-nursing student in my class is so far ahead of me. I keep running into obstacles that push nursing school farther and farther away... I'm 3 semesters behind. The first semester, all the science classes were filled before I could register. The second semester, they decided to add another math class requirement. And now I just realized my dual credit high school courses only count for 2 credits apiece which means I won't have enough humanities or English credits so I'll have to take 2 extra classes! I have no science classes completed as a sophomore. My 2 year program has turned into a 3+ ugh... I'm just so discouraged...

I want so badly to be a nurse... It's all I ever think about. It seems so far away that at this point I feel like I'll never see graduation day... Has anyone else been in my shoes?

Thanks for reading my rant...

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Specializes in Primary Care; Child Advocacy; Child Abuse; ED.

I can't say I have been in your spot but I hope that you consider going to another school for the sciences. A lot of student do that:)

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Specializes in Emergency Room.

I finished my pre-requisites in the Fall of 2008 and applied in the Spring of 2009 to an ADN program that had a 2-2.5 year waiting list. I applied to BSN programs and get denied and even got my application withdrawn from the ADN program because I didn't take the TEAS V in time (took the TEAS 4.0 back in '09 but they wanted the TEAS V towards the end of 2011) In the meantime I earned a Bachelor's in Spanish and I am starting a BSN program in the Fall, 6 years after I graduated High School. I'll be 26 going on 27 when I graduate but it doesn't matter how long it takes me as long as I do it. All of my hospital coworkers say that I'll still be young when I start nursing school. Don't stress too much about how long it takes as long as you are on track and everything will work out the way it's supposed to. I know of people that started nursing school in there 50s so it's never too late. Good luck!

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I wouldn't stress if I were you. I was in a similar situation as you were several semesters ago. If anything, continue taking the prerequisites and don't feel rushed! ! Make a spread sheet to keep track of the classes you have to take in order to Apply to the program(s). it's better to pace yourself with these classes and make sure to maintain your GPA. You might even come to a realization that nursing isn't the only career you see yourself in. Always have a backup plan, eg receiving a bachelors in biology (if science is your interest)

¡Good luck!

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Well I'm almost 30 and have been trying to go to nursing school since I was 25, lol. I spent two years doing the classes for a pre nursing associates degree to realize that most of the programs I was applying to changed their standards so I spent another year doing additional prereqs for BSN programs. Then I took a year off of school to work as a CNA. This year I finally got into a BSN program but I can not start it this fall since I cant afford university tuition on top of daycare. So I am now on a waitlist for a LVN program for this fall and if I don't get in I will be out of school for another year working as a CNA.

We all go about this same goal of becoming a nurse by following different paths. You're fresh out of high school and have some prereqs done. Be happy about that because it will get you there even if it not along the route you originally intended.

Be well

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If it is truly your dream, do not give up. Sometimes the road is longer than what we want it to be ... but all worthwhile things take time.

I have not been in your exact spot but a similar place. I was accepted into an accelerated program (to start this fall) but due to a decision to move, I had to stop my pre-reqs and decline my spot. I am now back to taking pre-reqs and the school I am now looking to apply to has more pre-reqs than my previous one...so it is putting me at a minimum of a year behind where I was hoping to be.

Life happens ... keep plugging along and you will get there.

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Often times there is a long road from where we are NOW to where we want to BE. I wish I had the magic solution on how to come to terms with this.. but I don't. The bigger issue is- you're doing something to get where you want to be. Eventually, it will work out. Try not to compare yourself with other people. Youre following your path with the challenges presented to you, and who knows what they are dealing with when they go home.

I'm 26 and just starting an LPN program. I imagine I'll be an RN right about the time some people have MSN's and above. It is what it is. Just stay on the path to nursing school.

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Hmmm....this sound so familiar. lol I always said that to my husband. "It's taking forever! I don't have the time to be doing this, and I'm not even in the program yet!" yes, that was me, all the time. Different situation though. I took 2 semesters off, one when I got married, the other when I had my son. then after I had my son, I was going part time...like 6-8 credits. It took me so long to get to this point, got accepted into the nursing program for fall 2012...and it's the greatest feeling ever!!! it was so worth it! It took me like 2 years I think, for the pre-reqs, for AAS and for BS pre-reqs. now I just have the nursing classes left. your 2 year into 3, what about me?? I still have another 3-4 years of nursing classes for BS, on top of the 2 years I spent taking general ed classes and pre-reqs >_

Don't get discouraged! you can do it, think positive! I always said "if i get into the nursing program"...and my husband and friends always corrected me to "not if, but when you do" so I think that helped a lot, knowing that they believe in me when I didn't believe in myself.

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It sounds like you never got the chance to give nursing school the chance. You've only gotten so close to it but never really grabbed onto what you want. If you want it, no matter how hard it is, do not put your hopes down. TIME IS JUST A MATTER OF MINUTES COMPLIED TOGETHER, there is no reason why you should give up now, youre almost there. Nursing school will be twice as tough so if you make it through and get there you'll be so proud and plus, YOU"LL BE A NURSE LIKE YOU ALWAYS WANTED=)

GOOD LUCK:hug:

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Don't compare yourself to the timeline of other people. I know it's tempting, but it doesn't do you any good. You'll get there on YOUR time. Maybe these extra semesters of school seem like a draw back for you. Change your perspective and see them as opportunities to learn new things, to boost your GPA, to get more college credits. If you see them as obstacles, then that's what they are.

Just do what you're supposed to do and you'll reach your goal. It doesn't matter how old you are or what someone else did. The only thing that matters is that you do it and you reach your goal. It would be a tragedy to give up all together and never accomplish your dreams because of some imaginary timeline you've set for yourself.

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You're all right... I need to stop comparing myself to others. I'm still very young and have plenty of time. It could be much worse. I'm lucky to have the chance to get any education at all. I just have to remind myself of that. it's not so bad when you've all put it like that. Life is always changing. As much as I want my future plan set in stonean predictable, it won't be. I just have to accept what comes and roll with the punches. I feel much better. Thanks everyone for bringing me back up when I was feeling low.

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Most Associates degree RN programs take 3 years to finish now. Lots of prereqs and hoops to jump through.

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