It just isn't fair

ghingerz1208 · Jul 5, 2006

I am not in the nursing program yet but I think that some people do it because they truly want to reach out to other people. Another thing too is to find satisfaction in their job while earning "good money". But c'mon now people...let's not be judgmental to others...as nurses, we should understand that a lot of us needs to work and earn decent living for us to survive. I think that's real life...and unfair? ummmm, it's not like they are getting it for free...we all pay to finish school and all that. To those students who dropped out after getting accepted into the program probably realized that they can't do it. Life is a constant battle..there are things we can do and can't do. It is better that they dropped out than move on and not perform well in their duties as nurses.

Anyway, for me everything happens for a reason. There are things that we can control in our life and things that is beyond our control:)

Cheers guys! Life is beautiful...

rntoben2008 · Jul 5, 2006

My favorite is the people that get accepted in and then drop or fail out! How infuriating! Or the people that take A&P and microbiology and other science classes 20 times to get an A while your first time B gets passed over. I am seriously in class with people who are on their 2nd, 3rd, 4th or more try! The girl that sits across from me has repeated every single one of her science classes, some 3 and 4 times, and made C or below the first (and sometimes second) time around. Ridiculous!

I can relate to this as well. At my school's application meeting, there were people who had taken the NET four times and were using that score. I took it once and used my score. Some people had re done the pre req's 3 and 4 times as well. It is not fair and I wonder if that shows up on their paper work? How many times they took the NET and how many redo's on the pre reqs? Anyhow, at this meeting there were some who just wanted to see if they would get accepted, but were really moving on to a different school. Ours was not their first choice. I suppose there is nothing wrong with that option, but it does make things a little unfair for the person who really is serious about their application and their spot.

marinemommy · Jul 6, 2006

I can see how being waitlisted can be frustrating but honestly, I don't think that someone should be accepted just because they have a "calling" to nursing. So what if what drives them is money - as long as they do a good job, I really don't care. I am not about to do nursing for free and honestly, left a much higher paying job to pursue my nursing career.

I also think it is unfair to judge people based on their past and how they take their classes. Each person handles life in their own way and unless you are in that person's shoes, you shouldn't judge them. It won't help you at all in your nursing career and will most likely alienate you from your classmates if you treat them that way.

I am a second degree nursing student. I got my first degree in Athletic Training. Shortly after receiving my degree I realized that it wasn't the right field for me and it took me a while to get back on track. Nowadays I can only take 3 classes per semester because I have 3 young and active kids and a husband that is about to deploy to you know where. I cannot maintain anything more than that or else I will go absolutely insane. Believe me, if I could take a full load of classes, I would.

Kim O'Therapy, BSN, RN · Jul 6, 2006

I was one of those 2 class pre-req students as well. I have 3 little kids who have busy sports and school activities. Try studying for a test at your kids ball games It's not easy.

:yeah: Great post! With two kids, a weekend CNA job, and enduring several abdominal surgeries - 2 classes were all I could handle at times. But, believe it or not, one of the schools I applied to did consider my part-time education schedule and did NOT accept me because of it. Boy, was I ticked! :angryfire

rntoben2008 · Jul 6, 2006

I happen to be one of those 2-class-per-semester people. I have no idea where people get the mentality that people do this to devote more time to the class, but it just so happens that some people have to work full time to pay for school, eat, you know, silly things like that. That doesn't allow much time to take a full schedule so i had to settle for "bit by bit".
That doesn't make me any less or more dedicated than anyone else that i'm attending class with, nor should (would) it have any effect on whether i'd get accepted into a program :angryfire
(I'm aware that wasn't directed at me, but i certainly take offense when someone assumes someone taking 1 or 2 classes a semester is doing it to devote more time to the class, like that's unfair to other people.)

Most of my fellow students were part timers. I attend a community college which for the most part has older students than a university. I did go to a major university for one semester and hated it. I went back to the community college to be around the part timers and the older students. So, if anyone gets mad over that, then it is kind of senseless. I do better at just taking 3 classes myself. I have two kids and a husband. I am almost 41 years old and have been out of school for many years. I have taken 4 classes in a semester and it did have an effect on my grades. It was too darn much for me. So, three is my limit. Good luck to you on your journey and I pray that your husband stays safe.

We will all be successful in nursing, it just takes a lot of hard work and effort.

rntoben2008 · Jul 6, 2006

Nursing a calling??????? Would you be a nurse if it paid nothing?

I might be one of the few, but yes I would...:)

It helps that it pays a decent wage though, people kind of need money to keep their lights on, gas lit, food in fridge and rent paid, among other bills. I do truly love taking care of people, but can only speak from a nurse assistant point of view, waiting on that happy letter to roll in any day, so I can officially say I am a nursing student.

I think to each their own, people do things for a variety of reasons, that is why we are all unique.

cyb · Jul 6, 2006

with all due respect to all nursing pioneers whom had passion and sacrificed so much for an ideal which was to become a nurse, going part time to school does not make me any less passionate about nursing. i'm so glad that i can still be a nurse even though i'm not a recent graduate from high school! and for those that went for nursing, and graduated just to find out is not their call, heck! i see nothing wrong with it, not even a waste of their time. (don't twist what you're about to read, keep focus)how many times in your life you have gone for something to find out later on -regardless of the reasons why- is not for you?, e.g., marriage, kids, a job, a car, a pair of shoes, milk, juice, etc. but if you didn't tried you will never had known. education is never a waste of time, but doing nothing, absolutely nothing not even thinking is for me a waste of time, unless you're meditating.

NRSNFL · Jul 7, 2006

I have a 3.2 and didn't get in, but have found a Accelerated BSN program for those with bachelors of a different degree. It only takes 1 year to test out for NCLEX as RN. I'm taking 16 credits to "retake" some classes and knock them out so I can apply this upcoming spring. I work full time but my job is about as exciting as a toll booth worker and we are allowed to do school work at work. Wish me luck!!!

cyb · Jul 7, 2006

i have a 3.2 and didn't get in, but have found a accelerated bsn program for those with bachelors of a different degree. it only takes 1 year to test out for nclex as rn. i'm taking 16 credits to "retake" some classes and knock them out so i can apply this upcoming spring. i work full time but my job is about as exciting as a toll booth worker and we are allowed to do school work at work. wish me luck!!!

having a job that allows you to do school work is a blessing, just don't let the excitment of your job get to you. at times i think i'll quit mine because i cannot study and neither do school work but i just have to remind myself of how flexible they have been with my class schedule and i forget everything. so i'm wishing you good luck and take advantage of what your job offers(which is time to study) and knock those classes off so you can be in the path to nursing school! good luck again!

Sheri257 · Jul 7, 2006

To all the people who don't think it should be about the money ...

When you actually start doing the job, and see first hand how hard it is ... then you'll realize they're not paying you enough to do this job.

Marie_LPN, RN, LPN, RN · Jul 7, 2006

To the people that are predicting the future opinions for others:

Who's to say they're going to think they aren't paid enough to do this job once they start actually start doing the job. Not everyone thinks their pay is crappy, even after they've seen firsthand how hard it is.

:stone

LADYFLOWER · Jul 7, 2006

Who cares how many times someone take a A&P class or Micro class, just because you get an "A" doesnt mean your going to be a good nurse, it just means your book smart. Some people (including myself) have a hard time grasping the information the first time around, and may need more time than someone else. Someone who keeps trying and doesnt quit is considered good to me. They are paying for it, your not so if they are in the same class for three or four time then so be it.

:yeahthat: