Nursing School entry throughout the states

[SkanauxRN2009]

I was just curious if other colleges were dealing with high amounts of pre nursing students trying to get accepted in the nursing program. I have gone to two schools now, have not yet applied, but will in the spring for the Fall of 06 Nursing program. My advisor at my university told me to apply to other schools to increase my chances of becoming a nurse. I have went into debt to attend this university, and had wanted to graduate there. She said all through the state there are high amounts of prospective nursing students. I am feeling like this is some clandestine, group of people that you must pass initiation to get in. Like a secret organization that is very difficult to gain access too. I just want to become a nurse and have done well in my pre req's. When I talk to the Nursing student staff at school, it seems like Mum is the word on anything, until you are accepted. If you have a question for them, it's like oh....your not one of us yet.....sorry go see the registrar for your answer. I don't even know what their program is like, it is kind of scary. Anyone else out there feeling anxious about the whole acceptance process? I am beginning to wonder if I should seek another career and be less stressed out. I have always wanted to be a nurse though and I am almost there. I was curious if others were going through similar experiences with their pre nursing also.

[SkanauxRN2009]

Thanks...I'll know soon! :)

My ADN program has 110 seats. 70 at one campus, 40 at their satellite campus. I am wanting in at the satellite campus, so it's even tougher. (I'll take either, but really one the other b/c it's closer & not in the downtown/high traffic area.)

I'm not sure about the number of applicants.

Maybe you could hang outside the door & see when a nursing class is over. Stop someone and ask if they mind you asking them questions about the program.

Thanks for the suggestion. That is funny, hanging out by the door. Lol, I am not a club member yet, they might call security on me, heh. I will still try to find someone in their program on campus. Don't know why all the secrecy with it though. I hope you get your choice of campus and get accepted. It makes all the difference when the campus is close to home and less people. I left a small college and went to a University of 24,000 students. It is a major adjustment. It is also 45 minutes away.