Moving on to another program

[Nursing Student 09]

I have attended a nursing program and was unsuccessful. I appealed it, it was reviewed by the nursing committee and my appeal was denied. I am now trying to waste no time and apply to another nursing program. From what I heard from others, it is possible to move on to another program and even transfer. I would think that would be reasonable because just because you don't do well at one school does not mean your career should end. I know my school said I could reapply after 3 years. Three years is a long time to wait. I am young and just want to get my career going already. Is it possible to leave one program and go on to another?

[Boog'sCRRN246, RN]

So you're not transferring any credits you have already completed? Starting from scratch with everything (i.e. pre-reqs)? If that's the case, then you've got some time before you can even apply anyway. If you are bringing you're finished pre-reqs from your other school, that's still a transfer.

[ok2bme]

Ignore the person who compared your nursing dream to a childhood ballerina fantasy. Some people will blindly support the position in authority. Better her than you or I!

Apply to every nursing program in a commutable distance and be prepared to fight for what you want! If you want to be an RN, I agree with whoever said consider LPN school, there are many accessible bridge programs.

Best of luck!

[Fiona59]

No, I'm a realist. How many times have you read posts on this forum asking "how can I pass NCLEX or CRNE, or whatever national exam after failing for the umpteenth time?".

We all have our limitations and unfortunately some people never learn to accept theirs.

[JDCitizen]

Here in Georgia there is the University System of Georgia and the private schools and maybe a few that blur the line. Transfer of Credit from private to public or public to private may be all, some or none. Each school under the University is linked and for the most part there is no getting a fresh start.

My Nursing program you could flunk once and that would put you behind by a year. If you flunked again in any portion; you were out.

The dean or assistant dean of admissions is also someone who you also should be seeking guidance/answers from.

[Nursing Student 09]

No, I'm a realist. How many times have you read posts on this forum asking "how can I pass NCLEX or CRNE, or whatever national exam after failing for the umpteenth time?".

We all have our limitations and unfortunately some people never learn to accept theirs.

Well I am a realist as well and very determined. Not doing well once does not mean that it is impossible for me. I have not failed at this several times and you shouldn't judge a person who has by that. Everyone is different. The people on here posting threads asking for advice may be someone that may not even realize it but they may have a learning disability that they're not aware of. You are no one to judge.

"Show me someone who has never failed and I'll show you someone who's never achieved much."

[PopeJane3rd]

Moving on is up to you. Why were you not successful? If studying is a problem for you and passing tests then you probably won't do well at any other school either. Maybe nursing is not for you. Look into something less competitive. Maybe you are like alot of people who just don't do well in competitive environments. Look into microbiology, lab tech., forensic science, or something of that nature.