Just so disappointed right now :(

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I just learned that, because I'm an out-of-county applicant, there is no way I can get into the ADN program I've been counting on. The reason I wanted this one is it has an evening/weekend program which would allow me to continue working my day job (perhaps with reduced hours, was going to play that by ear). My county's junior college has a program I can probably get into if I keep up the GPA, but they offer the traditional day program.

I know its usually stupid to pin your hopes on one program, but that was the one that would have worked for me. I make 2x as much as DH so I need to keep working to keep us afloat.

I just want to cry.

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I just learned that, because I'm an out-of-county applicant, there is no way I can get into the ADN program I've been counting on. The reason I wanted this one is it has an evening/weekend program which would allow me to continue working my day job (perhaps with reduced hours, was going to play that by ear). My county's junior college has a program I can probably get into if I keep up the GPA, but they offer the traditional day program.

I know its usually stupid to pin your hopes on one program, but that was the one that would have worked for me. I make 2x as much as DH so I need to keep working to keep us afloat.

I just want to cry.

Could you move to that county? I know it's probably not a convenient choice for you but if you have no other choice have you considered that option.

I am sorry that things are so complicated for you. {{{{Hug}}}}}

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Could you move to that county?

Oh believe me, I thought of it! We moved from that county two years ago because we were priced out of the home market. DH is willing to move back there to help me get into the program, but the only homes in our price range are in neighborhoods and school districts to which I will not move my family (and our 10yo DD).

I feel doors slamming in my face. I'm SO grateful I happened to be home today anyways (waiting on the plumber) so I can be disappointed in private. I'll find a way to make this happen, I know I will, but right now ... :scrying:

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Oh believe me, I thought of it! We moved from that county two years ago because we were priced out of the home market. DH is willing to move back there to help me get into the program, but the only homes in our price range are in neighborhoods and school districts to which I will not move my family (and our 10yo DD).

I feel doors slamming in my face. I'm SO grateful I happened to be home today anyways (waiting on the plumber) so I can be disappointed in private. I'll find a way to make this happen, I know I will, but right now ... :scrying:

I am so sorry and I wished I could come up with an answer. What a day for you, it's monday and waiting for the plumber, too.

I hope the school nurse won't have to call because my son has asthma problems and had to go to the ER yesterday.....I am worried sick about him. We have lots of mountain cedar here right now and it is only during that time that he has such difficulty breathing.....I am a nervous wreck.

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I hope the school nurse won't have to call because my son has asthma problems and had to go to the ER yesterday.....I am worried sick about him. We have lots of mountain cedar here right now and it is only during that time that he has such difficulty breathing.....I am a nervous wreck.

Oh that poor boy! Sending positive vibes his way - and yours as you deal with Mama Worry. No physical pain of your own will ever be worse than Mama Worry, eh?

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Oh believe me, I thought of it! We moved from that county two years ago because we were priced out of the home market. DH is willing to move back there to help me get into the program, but the only homes in our price range are in neighborhoods and school districts to which I will not move my family (and our 10yo DD).

I feel doors slamming in my face. I'm SO grateful I happened to be home today anyways (waiting on the plumber) so I can be disappointed in private. I'll find a way to make this happen, I know I will, but right now ... :scrying:

Do you have friends living in that county? If so, couldn't you use their address to establish "residency"? Then you wouldn't have to give up on getting into that program.

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Man do I know how you feel...(you can look back through my prevous posts to read about my journey-it has been hard).

Couple of thoughts:

I am moving halfway across teh country for my degree. Yes, it is THAT important to me...is there anyway you can relocate?

Do you already have a BA? If so have you looked into accelerated BSN programs in your area?

What about LPN programs that you can do part time, then go on to get your RN? Like do it in smaller more manageable steps?

Ok, now this is going on out a limb, but have you thought about students loans to get you through? Yeah, expensive, but its an option.

I am so sorry you are having a hard time! I FEEL your pain...:(

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Do you have friends living in that county? If so, couldn't you use their address to establish "residency"? Then you wouldn't have to give up on getting into that program.

Actually my in-laws (wonderful people, I'm so blessed) have offered, but when you start thinking about financial aid, then its lying on your taxes to get the right address on your records, and then my thought train led to "is this the type of example I want to set for my 10yo??" Plus if you get caught you get tossed from the program and its a major black mark on your record.

I don't think I have the stomach for lying at this level. Can you tell I've given it some serious thought though? lol

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Actually my in-laws (wonderful people, I'm so blessed) have offered, but when you start thinking about financial aid, then its lying on your taxes to get the right address on your records, and then my thought train led to "is this the type of example I want to set for my 10yo??" Plus if you get caught you get tossed from the program and its a major black mark on your record.

I don't think I have the stomach for lying at this level. Can you tell I've given it some serious thought though? lol

I agree. I dont think lying is a good idea. Nursing school is funny about that (they look for morality in their students)--what if they found out? Would you lose everything? Naw, not worth it!

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I am moving halfway across teh country for my degree. Yes, it is THAT important to me...is there anyway you can relocate?

Not out of our general area. DH is supportive, but not that supportive.

Do you already have a BA? If so have you looked into accelerated BSN programs in your area?

No, this is my first degree.

What about LPN programs that you can do part time, then go on to get your RN? Like do it in smaller more manageable steps?

The LPN programs here are basically the same as first year RN and offered full-time days.

Ok, now this is going on out a limb, but have you thought about students loans to get you through? Yeah, expensive, but its an option.

It is definitely an option, I'm just trying to be very cautious about the debt totals I rack up as I'm hoping to eventually continue past the ADN and will need their help later. I'm also trying to keep an eye on how much monthly payments will be once I'm done. While I don't make a ton of money now (but enough that it will be a real hardship on my family if I have to quit this job much earlier than planned), I'm taking a paycut to go into nursing so I have to be realistic about how much I'll be able to afford to pay back.

I have read of your hardships and I really value your input (along with that of everyone else) - thanks so much!

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