Its been a journey worldwide

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For the past year ,and years to come the demand in nursing has and will increase significantly. This means that many who are actually pursing an education or taking exams to get into a nursing program will not become nurses or pursue nursing as a career. Of course unless they take alternate options as testing for a different exam or starting in a low level entry program, retake courses for gpa improvement, and last, but not least looking to apply to programs outside of their home state.

Particularly, the reason I am posting this is because it has been an exhausting, frustrating journey. Although, I will say it has been a learning experience. So perhaps some of you who are going to read this or have been or are in my place will find it helpful if at all.

First thing is first no one in nursing particularly is your friend. It is all competition, Some will be helpful and give you proper guidnace. While, others will most likely lie to you or avoid you in order to avoid sharing resources, or information. In the field you may find people to be more conserved and preserved more like in groups or cliques. If your on the outer circle your most likely on your own.

I have posted a few post and perhaps you can tell by the frequency or repetitive post the anguish and need for information and guidance from superiors who got the opportunity or are on their way to become "true nurse health proffesionals".

Growing up, I knew that my content was in helping others ,and eagerness. So fulfilling and the closest thing to satisfying that I found was nursing.

Throughout the course of my education it has been difficult sleepless nights, torment, tierness etc. All because I was working real hard to pursue my goal, career and dream. Dreams dont come true. I do not want to be discouraging, but realistic. You never know what your going to get. I got through a degree with pre reqs to transfer out to a BSN program. I thought my options wayed out because i took the long route. WRONG! Yeah despite the fact that I went through a full degree an associates in particular I would not be granted priority nor admissions regardless of the true purpose behind taking all these core" classes.

For those who may read this and have nursing in mind my suggestion is to look into alternative careers, have a back up plan and do your research. I will list a few sources that I have knowledge of to getting into nursing:

-CNA/ MEDICAL ASSISTANT: from here you can work your way into a LVN bridge program or apply to an LVN/LPN program, Or LVN TO RN(ADN)

-VOLUNTEER: find ways to stay involved in a medical environment. This way you can interact, network, socialize and perhaps find a opportunity into a hospital system( EMPLOYMENT).

-EDUCATIONAL HOSPITALS: believe it or not if you work in a hopsital chances are you may be able to work your way up and get paid to go into a nursing program.

NURSING SCHOOLS: here is the info I can share when it comes to nursing programs.

-ASSOCIATES OF APPLIED SCIENCE/ ASSOCIATES OF NURSING(most common) really think about this you can actually go for any degree as long as you are fullfilling the requirments for the program you are interested in. If you know that nursing is what you want to do the rest of your life and you dont know where to start an ADN is the answer it is an associates that allows you to register for the NCLEX , which will earn you a nursing license= official nurse. The course is 2 years like any other associates the difference is that if you go for anything other than an ADN you most likely are going the BSN route= Not a nurse, no license. Yet, this option will give you a more variety of careers options other than nursing itself.

Choose wisely, also I want to share going for an ADN you will not be tested for admissions as for a student with a regular associates going into a BSN program. So its cutting half of the process for you. If you can get into an ADN program the toughest part is over.

ADN TO BSN: completing an ADN and passing the NCLEX you are a nurse with an associates degree , but you have not only a profession but most likely a job and career. Now in days higher eduaction is required for better opportunity so many will transition to a BSN. KEEP IN MIND: if your awarded an ADN and passed the NCLEX it is simpler to apply to a BSN program because you will get priority. Many community colleges have affiliations with universities. Also you will not be required to test for the HESI or TEAS nor will you be taking the NCLEX.

ASSOCIATES DEGREE "HEAD ON HEAD"

***VS***

LVN's , RN's, SECOND DEGREE MAJORS

So here lies the competition for those with only an associates with pre reqs your going against admissions with people that have a higher eduaction , or already some sort of health profession. In this case look at the programs the requirements, qualifications etc. Do not be discouraged, but other may get priority over you. It all depends on the school and admissions process. Oh yeah, you will also be required to take an entry assesment and the NCLEX. If you get in because your basically working towards a nursing license and bachelors.

****DIDNT MAKE IT?***

If you dont get in dont sweat it. Actually there are hundreds of candidates who have the ability to get into a program, but due to the limitation of student acceptances even 4.0's or high entry exam scores get turned away.

WHAT DO I DO NOW?

For anyone who didnt get into nursing school you can re apply and pray that youll win that lottery raffle, or make use of your time and pursue another profession. Remeber schools usually have the most I have heard is 500 or less for community college ADN's and 1000 for BSN programs most accept 150 below to at least 50 per semster. Keep in mind that applying for admissioms is invested time as you have to wait.

EITHER WAY its goes it can be good or bad although its easier to fail at pursing nursing with attempts of an ADN its the most revealing scenario because you either make it or dont and will know if its for you or not compared to working through a regular ASSOCIATES and having to go through the hassles of a BSN program and never knowing the outcome.

CHECK: with your program pre reqs usually have an expiration term.

ENTRY ASSESSMENT:

some schools require the TEAS OR HESI

these exams are made to test the applicants ability to make it through the program. It consist of different areas and sections so check with all the programs your interest with to see what test will be more relevant to you. By this I mean if you can test one time and complete the sections for the HESI/TEAS in one sitting you can use those scores and apply them to multiple programs. You will not need to retest I suggest this because most schools require the exam in one sitting. It doesnt even matter if you took more sections for a school they will ignore those scores and take the ones that are required for their program.

POLICY: check the policy number BSN programs differ with ADN as far as how many chances and overall limits you can retest it is usually two within a "life time."

Some schools use different equivalent factors for admissions instead of exams an example is an essay instead of the exam. Check with your program.

STUDY MATERIAL FOR HESI:***

Dont sweat it the fear that lurks is the admissions desicion.

-QUIZLET

-HESI A2 APP

-YOUTUBE

-ANATOMY GMC

-CRASH COURSE

-CLIFF NOTES

-OLD CLASS NOTES

-CRAM APP

-TEST GUIDE

-EL SEIVER HESI BOOK

I used these and made an overall 83.00. I could of done better, but was to confident with reading comprehension. Regardless of how comfortable you are study and practice. The sources help 100% I promise.

TEAS

Never taken it but I hear you can purchase study packets on ATI TESTING

DONT GIVE UP:

If you heart, focus, willingness, and dedication are here keep pushing re apply look into other schools. If you fail the HESI within your attempts try to TEAS its another opportunity.

I hope this helps someone. I want to be that small percentage of "profession" who is willing to help others.

+++If you make it through to fulfill your nursing career. Do not let it get to your head always be that quality nurse and be that image perception that is percieved to those who think of nursing and who have that purpose to help others.

Good luck to everyone