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[smilysmile]

Hello there,

I'm really frustrated about the RN or LPN programs space availabl. So far I'm still in my prerequesits, but the advisingteam on our college told me and lots of other students that the waiting list for the RN program is about 2 years long. The LPN programm is usually a walkin program without any waiting, but who knows if that will change in the next couple of month.

I would love to start the parttime RN program (partime due to my 2 toddlers) but there is no college or nursingschool in this area which don't requiere a waiting of atleast one year, and that means for me to finish my prereqesits (1year) and than wait again to attend the programm.

It would take me just about 6 years to become a RN nurse if I stick with the college I'm at right now.

What state has NO waitinglist? Is there anyway I can start my RN online and transfer into a comunity college or uni.?

I'm despret to become a nurse, and i'm not getting any younger either, so does anybody has some reasonable advice ?

Thanks a lot, Maria

[FurmanGirl]

Hey, I saw a post just the other day listing schools with no waiting lists. Search under "no waiting list" and it should pop right up. However, just b/c there is no waiting list, doesn't mean they can accomodate every student that meets the criteria and doesn't make the program any less competitive. But you probably already knew that :) Where are you located? I know most of the ones in SC don't have waiting lists.

[EmilyCCRN]

The schools in my area have waiting lists, but they are only good for that particular academic year. That is, if you are wait-listed for fall of 2005 and you don't get in, you have to start over in the application process for 2006 if you still want entry into the program--being wait-listed definitely is NOT a guarantee of acceptance. Also, each school maintains its own waiting list in my state (Oregon), so you have to submit a separate application to each school you're interested in. It's my understanding, though, that this may be changing in the next few years (i.e. prospective students will submit one application for consideration by all area schools).

[RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN]

This same problem is nation wide unfortunately.

Same thing in my area. You should try private colleges. I went the private route but got in on my first try. Private schools usually have no waiting lists. It's much more expensive, but "no waiting list" for me = priceless. :)