Leaving Nursing Program

[Wiggly Litchi]

So some words of advice/encouragement are needed.

My fiance and I broke up over the holidays and I'm forced to leave my nursing program because I can't rely on him for financial help anymore. I will be moving to another state and I'm hoping that I'll be able to re-enter another program.

Because I didn't fail out and I left on good terms (4.0GPA, passed all classes, filed for a leave of absence), does anyone have any experience joining another program later/in another state and being successful? I'm not sure how the American College system works still - I'm not sure if I'll be penalized/refused entry to other programs, so any words of advice are absolutely welcome.

To say I'm heartbroken about this whole thing is an understatement though... Life is full of roadblocks, but this is getting ridiculous now :/.

Stay awesome everyone and thanks for reading!

[C_M_L_R18]

It depends on the school. At mine, if you have completed some at an accredited university and the courses transfer you can sometimes have advanced placement. But it’s on a case by case basis and you have to talk to the dean.

[Wiggly Litchi]

Thank you so much! This is great news, I'll have to start looking at colleges again ?

[Rose_Queen, BSN, MSN, RN]

Typically nursing classes will not transfer, and are even less likely to do so from one state to another as state BON requirements may be different. Prerequisites, if the school is regionally accredited, are likely to be considered for transfer.

[Wiggly Litchi]

I'm ok if the nursing classes don't transfer just as long as I can get into another program

[JZ12]

Hi,

I am sorry to hear that. I am in New York. There are several schools here. You can use the NLN exam results and apply to any program in any state, you don't have to tell them what happened to you. It can happen to any of us. I can understand your pain, I just lost my job for no reason. God will open another door for you. If he is the man for you, he will come back.

By the way where did you take the NLN entrance exam?

[Wiggly Litchi]

Hi there! I took the NLN @ Southwest Tennessee Community College here in Memphis, TN.

I'm sorry to hear about you losing your job, that's really sad news. :(

I hope that you will be ok!

[ThatChickOmi, ADN, RN]

I don't have anything to add as far as advice, but I'm sorry about what you're going through. Be well and take care of yourself.

[Wiggly Litchi]

Thanks ThatChickOmi! I am sure everything will be okay. I might not be able to get back into school this year, but I know it'll definitely happen in the future ? I've come too far to give up!

[PhoenixSP]

"I am sure it will be okay" is something we are taught NOT to say in nursing school as it gives false reassurance and considered non-therapeutic lol I do understand the sentiment of such a statement but you just can't be sure anyone will be okay. What I will say is, you can definitely get into another program. And your prerequisite courses will transfer over. You will just have to repeat your nursing core classes as they don't transfer from school to school. I am sorry to hear about your situation. I can only imagine how upside down your world must feel right now. It does get easier down the road. Just keep the positive attitude and you'll go far!

[northmississippi]

You will probably have to start over, but stay in nursing school somewhere. It will be worth it in the long run.

[FullGlass, BSN, MSN, NP]

Why are you unable to complete nursing school b/c of your former fiancee? That doesn't make sense. When you complete a FAFSA, if you are an adult, it only includes your own resources, not a fiancee's. Talk to the school about your situation and see if there is additional financial aid/loans available. You could also consider working full time or part time and finishing nursing school part time.

It is odd you think it is ok to start nursing school all over again. Who is going to pay for it this time? How about having to take out more loans for the same classes, which is a complete waste?

There are plenty of nursing students w/o fiancees who are able to get through nursing school on their own financially. Get your financial house in order and learn to be an independent adult.