I'm hoping ya'll could help. I need advice. I'm looking for imput from experienced nursing students.
I have a A.S. and B.S in Business Administration, then I realized my dream is to be a nurse. I'm currently finishing my last pre-reqs to get into the OSU-OKC Nursing program. I've read MANY posts and they don't really apply to me.
My issue is that I'm concerned about not being accepted or put on a waiting list (if they do that). I'm applying for Fall 2011. My GPA went down when I decided to go back to school from a 3.75 to a 3.36. I'm working on getting that back up this semester. I've taken A/P I (OCCC), Micro, Chem (Rose State). And I am taking A/P II (OCCC), Nutrition and Sociology (OSU-OKC) now. I will be taking the HESI 2 test as soon as financial aid comes thru.
So my questions, if you can help-- Do they determine the GPA by when the application is submitted or after the current semester is over?
What is the likelyhood I will be accepted?
I don't have a backup plan, which is why I'm aksing... I don't have another choice but to attend a University because of my already having degrees (financial aid). And the other avenues are rediculously expensive or will take years for me to get close to applying anywhere else.
I left my job in August 2010 to come back to school and with 2 people and minimum income, it's not feasible for me to keep going if I'm not going to get anywhere. The ideal would to be done May 2012. I've talked to many people and one told me that even if I get in, it's a full 2 yr program even with the pre-reqs done. Others make it sound like it's harder to get into nursing school than it is to get into Harvard Law.
Do you know when the acceptance/rejection letters go out for the Fall semester?
What do you think? I've been working on this non-stop since before I left my job, and I've just become overwhelmed and quite frankly, discouraged. I don't have previous medical experience. I was a licensed pharmacy tech, but that has since expired.
None, I have heard nothing but great things about the osuokc program. I think everyone will have a different experience, and some may have a bad one. My dad, who is an RN in the ER here in nokc said osuokc puts out great and very educated nurses. I think regardless of what program you get in to, you have to study like crazy, retain as much as you can, and try your hardest. The program will be what you make of it. Good luck to you! Hope you get everything figured out.
no you guys that is true about the time. When i have applied in the past it was 6 to 8 weeks before i saw any type of mail from the nursing dept. when you have 300 pieces of students papers to go thru it takes time. dont stress though. you guys will make!
well i am at osu okc for the 1+1 program. so for a year im at metro tech and then back to osu to finish out. though things might be changing with that. still up in the air. I have had such a excellent time at osu all these years. But if i resign from metro i will go back to applying at OSU. then again everything can change as my husband isin the police science program there so we may relocate too. so im just rolling with the punches right now.
oh and dont worry.. the more you stress and beat yourself up about it, and then you dont get in it will be rough. i had that happen to me the first time. and i was down in the dumps for weeks.
Cicwaken, Thank you for the advice....you are so right about beating yourself up. I think this wait is really making me doubt myself. I felt good when I turned in my application but it's easy to let it get to you. Good luck with school. Good to know you enjoyed OSUOKC. I took most of my prereqs there and I liked it too. Now...just hoping to get in to the program. I have heard nothing but great things about it. Crossing my fingers!!
yea i know all too well what you guys are going thru. heck im fixing to go back thru that myself. but its gonna be worth it in the end. i know that now.
Cici....no news yet!! A friend of mine chatted with a lady in the advisement office, and several others have said we should hear something before Thanksgiving. I'm hoping it's soon. Next week will be 6 weeks. I wish I personally knew someone in the nurse science office to get some info. Hoping someone will post something with some info! :)
Golly, I was thinking it could be soon when letters started coming since were into November now. Now it could be another 3 weeks till letters arrive. I wonder if the pool is big this year, or if this is normally the length it takes to get acceptance letters out...
good luck you guys. i am finishing my aua right now. i decided to resign from this program i am in, metro wasnt the right fit for me and health issues came up. when i reapply in the spring i will be better off and more focused with this. also money issue hopefully will be better.
on another note i think about you guys on a daily basis cause i know how tough it is to wait and wait.
Angsturdy
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None, I have heard nothing but great things about the osuokc program. I think everyone will have a different experience, and some may have a bad one. My dad, who is an RN in the ER here in nokc said osuokc puts out great and very educated nurses. I think regardless of what program you get in to, you have to study like crazy, retain as much as you can, and try your hardest. The program will be what you make of it. Good luck to you! Hope you get everything figured out.