Is there anyone else feeling really frustrated?

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Jun 20, 2011

Well plenty of people in my program took classes a second time in order to get the A that was needed. Are you concerned with how long it will take? What colleges or areas of state have you tried? Maybe a more rural college would be the ticket.

TNTD2011 · Jun 20, 2011

I already live in a rural area. I am concerned with how long it will take. I also know that my financial aid won't pay for me to take a class again just to get an "A". I have been looking into Washington, Nevada, Montana, California and maybe Hawaii. However, I do have young children and own a home so it makes it really hard for me to relocate. If I was accepted in a different state I would really have to consider the location :)

NurseToBe3 · Jun 20, 2011

It really just depends on what you have. I have a 3.65ish and I got into Mt. Hood, but i also had quite a few discretionary points. I have also known people to get into Linfield with a 3.4 as they base a large portion of points on experience and essays (but they are more expensive). If you can afford it, private colleges are easier to get into. If you can't, then I would recommend retaking a few classes until you get to the application deadline. It would be much cheaper to retake a few classes than it would be to move. I also have young children and own our home. I was exactly in your shoes recently. I chose to retake a few instead of going through the hassle of moving (not to mention the market for selling a house stinks). Good luck with whatever you choose!

JROregon, ASN, BSN, RN · Jun 20, 2011

I would take California off your list because the state is cutting funding to colleges and some nursing programs are actually closing. California is in a world of hurt. Hawaii is likely as competitive as Oregon and the cost of living is huge. Heck, just flying over there to look for a place to live would cost the same as taking some of your classes over. Taking a few classes over does not sound like a lot of fun but it would be the least expensive way to get to your goal. I'm in my late 40s with a middle and elementary school age kids. I can't imagine leaving them for 2 years in order to go to school. That is time you don't get back. And how much does it cost to move out of state? Take one class at a time if you have to.

Rachel-EMT · Jun 22, 2011

In a few months I will be going up to Alaska to begin the BSN program at the University of Alaska. I applied for two cycles down here, got on the waitlist for multiple schools but didn't get in. I have a 3.8 GPA and experience as an EMT, however I don't have a prior degree or CNA experience.

So basically, I'll be up there for a year and a half completing the program and will fly down during breaks to see my husband(who currently is in the military here). It will be tough to be apart but it will go fast and I'll become an RN!

These decisions are hard to make and everyone has different circumstances...you just have to make a decision and stick to it no matter what.

Good luck in your pursuit...it will pay off!!

TNTD2011 · Jun 23, 2011

Thanks all for your feed back! It's much appreciated! :)

Serenawslee · May 23, 2013

Hi

I applied nursing program at George Fox University this year and need to take TEAS test.

I am planning to take that test next week. Do you know how high scores I need on TEAS test to get into the nursing program at GFU? :yes:

shawba08 · Jan 7, 2014

Is there a TEAS study guide? I dont want to take it but want to keep all of my options open.