The nursing school application process is in full swing for me, and I'm just feeling so discouraged. I am applying to 5 different programs all the way from private 4-yr university, down to 12-mo LPN program (with the plan of fast-tracking to RN right afterward).
Basically I had a year of school right after my brother died where I did horribly. I really just should have taken some time off, but now I've got these terrible grades on my transcripts that will very likely keep me from getting into my top picks.
I find it doubly frustrating because I'm a single mom and school/work/parenthood is hard enough... I'm just ready to be in a stable place financially and doing a job I love, but I feel like every where I look there is a huge obstacle. I'm not 22 and I don't have the time to wait around for years and years to get into a program.
And I'll be totally honest here, I really feel like a loser for applying/attending a vo tech to get my nursing degree. I always had this dream of going to a good school, working hard, and being proud of it. But now I feel like I'm going to get stuck going a route where I won't be proud of my educational background at all Anybody else frustrated by this type of stuff?
Hi, guys! Pretty much we're all on the same both. I had 2 Ws (Micro and Physio) and 1 another repetition for a D grade (Micro) and now it keeps on hunting me. I wish I should've done the right thing. I was working too hard to support myself and taking 3 more classes by that time. Now I'm done with all my prereqs yet I can't apply in other communicty collges because of their policy of 1 repetition for all core classes ( eng, micro, physio, and anat ). I applied for spring 2008 and fall 2008 at LBCC yet I still can't get in. I am waiting for GWC and Cypress Community College results. I'm praying hard that there's still miracle for this. GoOd luck to us! By the way, there's this school that calls me if I'm still interested to take ADN but I'm still thinking about it since its in Caribean. Check this website and give me some feedback because I'm considering it http://www.iuon.org/.
April I really understand what you are going through, but it is easier to give up then try; this is something I am learning and coping with right now. Also it is not where you get your education from it is how you apply your life's experiences and knowledge to each situation you encounter. Keep your mind set and don't give up.:nuke:
well, i spoke to the DON at the cc that i go to and she stated that the reason why they have these requirements because study was done by the chancellor on specific educational patterns on successful(meaning passing the nclex on the first try) students and the requirements you see now are those patterns and qualifications observed by the study. the DON also told me that they are there to graduate successful students and award degrees. i guess its due to the fact that out of 60 students that go into nursing-1, they lose about 15 by nursing-3. those facts, coupled with the lack of money to expand programs are contributing factors as to why nursing programs are soo small and to why they uphold requirements. also, if a school recieves any kind of funds from the state/government, they have to carry on the policies set forth by state/government. anyways, just thought id share that information with you guys since i had to listen to that for 2 hours. lol
dont ever feel discouraged about any decision that you make because every accomplishment opens new doors and a better life for you. things might not look good now, but theres always a plan set ahead for you and it will become more and more visible as time flies by.
Hey I guess I'm not alone. I'm 25 and I have a 9 year old (also married and a full time job). I tried to apply to several schools and I'm waiting impatiently!!!! I also did bad a few times that's why my GPA is only 3.2 But hey I'm still going to keep trying until I dropped dead!
My plan B is that If I don't get in this Spring, I would take more Sciences courses and pull up my GPA..so far I am doing really good In Micro :nuke:
Never get discouraged..I know sometimes it get exhausting..believe me I know.
Hey...this is a somewhat old thread but a great one to look at! I know it is discouraging to look at the figures. To me, there i no other alternative. I am going to be a nurse. Hopefully that starts this coming Spring semster - but if it doesn't I will be applying for Fall '09.
I just feel like this was what I am meant to do, regardless of the wait.
Regardless of the dreams I have been having about everyone I know that applied getting in...except me...
Regardless of the numbers...
My time will come - and so will yours if you keep pressing on.
You are NOT a loser for applying to a voc tech school. I am about to graduate from a 2-year community college with an ADN, and I am proud of it. I have worked with many nurses in the 16 years I've worked in the medical field, and I must say that I can't recall ever hearing nurses comparing or boasting about degrees. Your license is what matters, not how high a degree you've obtained (unless you're planning on going into administration). I've worked with LPNs, RNs, BSNs, MSNs, and ARNPs. I don't put stock in their degree, I put stock in the quality of the nurse, and have seen this to be true with management as well. Let me tell you this - one of the best nurses of whom I've ever had the privelege to work with, who has integrity, proven effectiveness, world-class patient care, attention to detail, extremely intelligent, simply an INCREDIBLE nurse, is an LPN in my ER. She displays more quality patient care than even the ARNP/Ph.D. Ed. that I work with.
I have a Bachelor's in an area other than healthcare, and even started a Masters prior to nursing school. High and lofty degrees may be necessary in other fields, but like I said, unless you're going in to administration, education, research, or text-writing, don't get down on a "lower" degree. Your work ethic and commitment, in my opinion, speaks more loudly than credentials.
I did not get accepted the first time I applied to nursing school. You CANNOT let this discourage you. You HAVE to remain positive. Easier said than done, I know, but for those at my school who remained positive throughout the whole process, it went much better for them.
I have been feeling this way for a while. Thanks for sharing everyone! I also have 2 kids, husband, home (all blessings!), but it's very hard to juggle it all. Just finished my CNA course at one school while working on my last pre-req at my CC. Unfortunately, think I may have bit off a little more than I can chew. I took my math mid-term yesterday (I hate math!!!) and don't feel so good. My GPA is 3.75 -- which did not come easy. I pray that I won't blow it. After yesterday's exam, I still feel sick. I didn't have enough time to study the one subject I am terrible at. I pray that I don't take a nost dive now. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was 15 -- I'm 45 now. I cannot believe how competitive/difficult it is to get into an RN program. What is more frustrating is that my CC gives the impression of "you can apply, but we start with the 4.0's". What guarantees that a 4.0 will make a good nurse? Many of my friends in nursing tell me that they would rather work with a "3.0" nurse with a good heart, good work ethic and common sense, that the new "4.0" students they are sent. Frustrating to the rest of us! My plan is to keep plugging, keep studying and forge ahead! GOOD LUCK TO ALL!
im so glad you made this thread bc im more confident in myself more than anything. My GPA is not that fantastic (3.5) and i know there are tons of people that have a better GPA than me. Plus i have to have a 21 or above in my ACT to get accepted in half of the programs that i really want to go to and i took it twice and each time i made a 20 it always seems that im almost there but not quite enough. I know that even if i do have a shot, ill prolly just get on the alternate list. Its so nerve racking...
i'm really glad this thread was made. i'm 21, and a single mom of a 2 yr old, and for a long time, i haven't even wanted to try and apply anywhere because i always thought that i couldn't do it. but i know i can do it, and i know im not alone in having doubts. on the 15th i take my NET's, i'm studying like crazy and trying to get as many tips as i can to pass this thing. its the only thing left that i haven't done to complete my application package. i'm praying everyday that i do well enough to get in because once i do, i plan on being the valedictorian. i do have a backup plan, a community college, but i'm really hoping to get into Thomas Jefferson in philly. Anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed and wishing everyone good luck for next spring or fall. Don't stop ladies, just keep pressing, we can do it!
i'm really glad this thread was made. i'm 21, and a single mom of a 2 yr old, and for a long time, i haven't even wanted to try and apply anywhere because i always thought that i couldn't do it. but i know i can do it, and i know im not alone in having doubts. on the 15th i take my NET's, i'm studying like crazy and trying to get as many tips as i can to pass this thing. its the only thing left that i haven't done to complete my application package. i'm praying everyday that i do well enough to get in because once i do, i plan on being the valedictorian. i do have a backup plan, a community college, but i'm really hoping to get into Thomas Jefferson in philly. Anyway, i'm keeping my fingers crossed and wishing everyone good luck for next spring or fall. Don't stop ladies, just keep pressing, we can do it!
Hunny, I'm going to TJ in May for their Accelerated BSN program. One hint, no matter which program you apply for: apply as EARLY as you can. They do rolling admissions. So as soon as the application is on the website in late August, get your app. and all supporting documents in! If you're planning on applying for next September's class, don't be discouraged, though. I'm pretty sure they don't fill all the classes (ASN, traditional BSN, APW) until after the New Year.
Be sure to read the sticky on taking the NET at the top of this forum!
Hunny, I'm going to TJ in May for their accelerated BSN program. One hint, no matter which program you apply for: apply as EARLY as you can. They do rolling admissions. So as soon as the application is on the website in late August, get your app. and all supporting documents in! If you're planning on applying for next September's class, don't be discouraged, though. I'm pretty sure they don't fill all the classes (ASN, traditional BSN, APW) until after the New Year.
Be sure to read the sticky on taking the NET at the top of this forum!
Good luck! Hope to see you at Jeff!
Ouch. My app is going in for the next deadline, Nov 30. Im applying for the ASN program. I'm kinda late b/c i really didn't start looking into schools until early october. we'll see though. i hope to see you there too!
Anybody else frustrated by this type of stuff?
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Hi, guys! Pretty much we're all on the same both. I had 2 Ws (Micro and Physio) and 1 another repetition for a D grade (Micro) and now it keeps on hunting me. I wish I should've done the right thing. I was working too hard to support myself and taking 3 more classes by that time. Now I'm done with all my prereqs yet I can't apply in other communicty collges because of their policy of 1 repetition for all core classes ( eng, micro, physio, and anat ). I applied for spring 2008 and fall 2008 at LBCC yet I still can't get in. I am waiting for GWC and Cypress Community College results. I'm praying hard that there's still miracle for this. GoOd luck to us! By the way, there's this school that calls me if I'm still interested to take ADN but I'm still thinking about it since its in Caribean. Check this website and give me some feedback because I'm considering it http://www.iuon.org/.