Nursing School Realistically

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We're all here going for the same goals. We're all taking pre reqs, making sacrifices, volunteering, studying like crazy and doing whatever it takes to have all of our ducks in a row to even meet requirements to apply...

Realistically we all can't get in but that doesn't mean we all won't get in. I wanted to start a thread of the realities of this field from what I've learned. Because even if you have a 3.8gpa, volunteer 3 days a week, go to all the open houses, do amazing on the entrance exam you still may not get in.. and it has absolutely nothing to do with you... It's the nature of the beast!

for those who feel crushed...Keep applying!!! your time will come and if you want it bad enough it will happen no matter how long it takes. Feel free to tell your stories for those students who feel defeated... it could be a great thread to keep spirits up..

Ok back to my flash cards for Microbiology =)

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Good thread topic!:) this semester will be my third semester in a row applying to nursing. So far within the past year, I have received five rejection letters! I have hope that one day I WILL get in. Right now, I'm waiting to hear back from two ADN programs! One of the letters should be here within the next two weeks. I'm praying that I get in this time around because idk how much more rejection I can take!:(

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My comment is off topic in a way, but it has to do with the reality of nursing school. I have a week left of my LAST nursing class EVER, and then 3 months of practicum to finish of my degree, which I am doing overseas. Sounds awesome, right? It wasn't always this way. When I first started this program, I had a heck of a time with clinical, came home crying every day, couldn't seem to do anything right, and was barely passing. One day, I failed my clinical, and was forced to take all my second year clinicals again. Guess what? The second time was WAY EASIER. It took a lot of hard work, and help from my instructors, but that same shy girl who cried every day and was barely passing is now almost done her degree and feels awesome! Anyway, my point is we will have have our ups and downs, and they may all be different, but if you put your mind to it, it WILL get better, and this is a VERY rewarding career once you make it through the hard parts! Good luck to those applying, don't give up cuz it's worth all the struggles in the end, I promise!!!

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Wowww kayruhh !! cudos to you for not giving up!! If you want it badly enough I know you'll get in. 6th times a charm :nurse:

Such a great story cndn_grl08!! and congrats on almost being done.:yeah: I too agree that nothing easy is usually worth it so cudos to you the second time around.

For those of us in the process of applying or almost applying any advice cndn_grl08 since your almost done? And realistic advice... no sugar coating how hard it actually is. Of course any medical profession is hard but I've heard horror stories of depression and people going crazy...

Thanksssss

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I will NEVER give up.

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I plan to re-apply next semester for LPN if I am not accepted, but you'd better believe I will be taking the RN pre reqs in the meantime! Rejection will be hard, but my determination is harder to beat! Good Luck all!!

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Great job, if I may ask where is your program located because " Then 3 months of practicum" this is great!!

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I first applied last semester and missed getting in by 22 points! I worked hard, retook some classes to raise my GPA, became a CNA, etc., and applied again for this fall and got accepted! I raised my points by 25 points in one semester. Hard work, but yes, I got in! For all of you that are trying to get in. Stick with it. Talk to the program coordinators to see what you can do to raise your chances of being selected next application period.

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Don't give up. To give up, is to let them win. You are all worth more than that. You got it in you, now prove it. :)

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This is so true. After five rejection letters I was ready to give up, but I got in this time around. 6 times the charm:)

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I think an individuals drive is important but for me, I am married and the way he sees it is it affects him. I can not keep applying and not get in, I have thought of applying on the other side of the state and see what happens but he does not want this as bad as I do. I definitely feel this is an added challenge. .... :banghead:

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I think an individuals drive is important but for me, I am married and the way he sees it is it affects him. I can not keep applying and not get in, I have thought of applying on the other side of the state and see what happens but he does not want this as bad as I do. I definitely feel this is an added challenge. .... :banghead:

I'm in the same boat, but my husband is VERY supportive. He sees that when I win, he wins. If I'm happy, he's happy. Hang in there.

However, there are days when I feel guilt and so much pressure for sacrificing so much, and still having no acceptance letter. I want this so bad for my family and it seems so far away some days.

People will say just keep taking classes, apply to more schools, become a CNA while you wait.. all that costs time and money, on top of the time and money you've already invested. It's tough and easier said than done when you need to make money for your family and already have student loans. If I don't get in this semester, I will keep applying of course- but I'm not taking any classes that I don't need to "kill time". Stay positive everyone. I think it'll happen for all of us, maybe just not in the timeframe we had in mind.

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