Is it just colorado?

chicagrl72 · Jul 26, 2005

I was comparing some schools in Colorado and I was surprised to find that every school had a very long waiting list for there nursing program. Is this a normal occurrence in other states or is Colorado just lacking educational programs? I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback as to what states I may have a better and quicker chance of being excepted.

as a person who has almost finished all pre reqs

bio

a&p 2 sem

micro etc

i have heard this throughout my state and all across these board

at http://www.discovernursing.com they have a list of schools that supposedly do not have waiting lists

but i am not sure how accurate it is

much luck to you

HeartsOpenWide, RN · Jul 26, 2005

It is quite normal. At my school 290 people applied for the 20 available seats in the nursing program. :angryfire I am from California and from what I understand it is like that all over the states, and now apparently a problem in other states as well.

SWFlorida · Aug 7, 2005

And the government wonders why there is a Nursing Shortage?

Roseyposey · Aug 7, 2005

I understand what you're saying about Colorado - it's waiting lists, period, right? From what I've heard, there's no "weighting" of applicants; if you qualify, you wait until you're name is up. No waiting at my college in Wyoming - they start over every year. There is an alternate list for that year because there are some people who always change their minds; I think this system is more fair because it gives those who have worked harder and finished more classes first shot at the program - IMHO.

misschelei · Aug 8, 2005

I've said this in other posts but I don't mind repeating it. Colorado is really bad with the waiting lists! My husband decided he wants to be a nurse and he did the prereqs in Colo but we had to move back to Chicago for the nursing program otherwise it would have never happened.

papawjohn · Aug 8, 2005

Hey Y'all

I have the good fortune to have two sisters who are both smarter than I am.

They were nurses first and both have advanced degrees. One is a PhD in Biology.

One is a case manager. The other is looking for a Nursing job because the grant money that supported her lab work on cellular protein synthesis and communication has run out and she can't work in the University anymore. Such is the state of funding and openings for nursing educators.

Probably there are folks here who can tell us about difficulty finding & keeping jobs as Nursing teachers.

I know it doesn't make sense: Nursing shortage. Nursing student waiting lists. Lack of jobs for Nursing instructors.

Any overseas nurses have a reaction? Is this a peculiar American insanity?

Grumpy Ol' Papaw John

GenaRN · Aug 8, 2005

I was comparing some schools in Colorado and I was surprised to find that every school had a very long waiting list for there nursing program. Is this a normal occurrence in other states or is Colorado just lacking educational programs? I would appreciate it if I could get some feedback as to what states I may have a better and quicker chance of being excepted.

Most of the schools in Texas have waiting lists too, although they mostly base the wait on your GPA. It's common to "rank" applicants based on their GPA's to ensure a higher graduation rate. So if anyone tells you to blow off Human Growth and Development because the "C" you get won't matter, they're only half right. I know of people who've waited 2-3 years to get in after finishing their prerequisites.

Tweety, BSN, RN · Aug 8, 2005

Long waiting lists here in Florida too. It's been that way for many years.

jmgrn65, RN · Aug 8, 2005

Ohio at least in my part, there is up to a 4 year waiting list. Part of the problem is a shortage of nursing instructor, and that is because their pay is terrible. I have been a nurse for 13 years and was thinking about becoming an instructor but i have to finish my bsn then go onto masters, and i would take a pay cut. Who can afford to do that?!!

SheLby'sMom · Aug 10, 2005

I live in South Florida- near Miami...

Ive been on one for 2 years- finally getting in, in January :uhoh3:

sailornurse · Aug 10, 2005

Hey Y'all
The other is looking for a Nursing job because the grant money that supported her lab work on cellular protein synthesis and communication has run out and she can't work in the University anymore. Such is the state of funding and openings for nursing educators.
Probably there are folks here who can tell us about difficulty finding & keeping jobs as Nursing teachers.
I know it doesn't make sense: Nursing shortage. Nursing student waiting lists. Lack of jobs for Nursing instructors.

There is a shortage of qualified nursing faculty. In most cases a Master's in Nursing is required. The pay is not that great. New grads that work full time will make more then I do. I teach in a BSN program. Why do I do it? I went to school here in the original LPN/ADN program. I would not have become a nurse without that program, plus hey I only work about 34-36 weeks a year.

I have summer, winter & spring break off. For a single parent of a 10 y.o. the time off is more important then the money, plus I really am enjoying teaching. After 26 years of med-surg nursing/12 hour shifts/Friday nights in the Er/deployedtoGulf War/etc, teaching is where I feel I can really contribute to the profession. I have an obligation to return & teach esp with this shortage.

We currently accept 48 students each fall & spring semester, plus have a RN-BSN completion & have just started an accelerated 15 month program for those with Bachelors in other fields. We graduate 7 of these students tomorrow!! For me nursing is not about getting rich, but lifelong fulfillment. I could make more money as FNP but would probably get 2-3 weeks vacation/year.