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sunray12 · Jan 28, 2009

I doubt that it's about the B. It just sounds like the ADN program in your area have way more applicants than they have seats and so a lot of people have to get unlucky so that a few people can get lucky. You should consider other schools. Are there any private nursing schools in your area - usually the rush is on at community college because tuition is cheaper. Do you have a college degree already? If yes then look at post-bac bsn or direct entry msn programs. And don't overlook lpn programs. There are usually fewer applicants per seat at the lpn level and if you want your rn there are plenty of lpn to rn bridge programs available. Start with your state board of nursing website and just go down the list of schools. You should be able to find a school where you can get in.

ms.hopeful2013 · Jan 28, 2009

I agree with sunray12, it may be that there are too many applicants than they they have seats for. The grades you have could get you into a BSN program in Texas. hmmmm if you have no other options, re take the AP I class. But I doubt that all of the applicants had a 4.0 to get into the program. Did you have an interview with the school? At UTA they have so many applicants that apply so they do interviews for the ones they are interested in and then they send out acceptance letters. Dont give up and stay postive and keep applying if this is what you really want. You'll only be waiting another semester I know it seems long but It will all pay off in the long run!!! Whatever you do don't give up!

peytonsmom · Jan 28, 2009

So all of the students at all of the school you have applied for have perfect 4.0's in the pre-work? That seems rather amazing! The two CC's near me do NOT accept based on GPA, they accept by the date you were put on their wait list which means that even if you have that perfect 4.0, you are going to wait (and currently there is a 2-3 year wait!!). I found that our local 4 year university also offers an ADN program where slots are based on GPA so i'm transfering there!

Cilantrophobe · Jan 28, 2009

You should STILL be proud of all the hard work you have done so far. Continue to apply, and while you wait re-take AP1. Don't get discouraged.

RunninDad · Jan 28, 2009

I'm in nearly the same shoes, P-A-F. I've been feeling the exact same way over the last few weeks.

AZ_LPN_8_26_13 · Jan 29, 2009

You will get in, not to worry. Where I'm doing this, (community college - ADN) there is a year-and-a-half wait, no matter what your GPA is. I was told by my advisors that my GPA and NET scores are very, very competitive for a slot at the local 4-year university here for a BSN, where they actually do take those things into consideration. I didn't get straight A's or A's with only one B. My grades are more like two thirds A's, remaining one third B's, no C's. NET = high 90's. I'm sure your grades would get you in a program here no problem (Phoenix, AZ.) What you need to do is look around and figure out what all of your options are. Everyone's situation is different - I pretty much have to stay where I'm at because my tuition is being paid for with the program I'm in, I really have no money of my own, and don't want to go further into debt than I already am. For me a year-and-a-half from now seems like a long time, but getting a BSN would probably take as long anyway, and the route I'm taking I can get the BSN/MRN while I'm working as an RN.

I know that sometimes it seems like we will never finish all of this. I've felt that way sometimes myself, although like you I try to stay positive, and output that to the world-at-large. The challenge for me will be to try and keep my hand in all things medical and nursing while in the waiting period between finishing my last co-req (almost there actually) and the start of nursing school. I may just try to take a few health-related courses on my own that aren't required but just to keep me in the arena. My wife and I both work at a hospital already, and know many people in the health profession, so that helps.

If I were you I'd check out the private schools and colleges, they are everywhere - lots of them here too. Your one B shouldn't stop you from getting a seat in a good nursing program. Very good grades actually......

WantAccel.BSN, BSN, RN · Jan 29, 2009

Like others have said, I can't imagine that it is the B that is holding you back. I have a couple of suggestions: First, contact the schools that you have applied to. Find out what might make you more competitive. Some schools operate on a points system, and you might get more "points" for work experience. Maybe you could work as a CNA while you wait, or volunteer at your local hospital? Those things would likely strengthen your application more than retaking A&P I.

I also agree that you should check out BSN programs. With your grades, you should definitely be able to hold your own amongst the applicants. If you are worried about the cost, research local hospitals--some will pay your way through school if you agree to work for them for a certain number of years. There are also scholarships available.

Bottom line, though, is that while you wait, you probably need to get a job to help your family. Working somewhere in healthcare could only help your chances of getting into nursing school, while simultaneously making a contribution to the bills and such.

Good luck, and keep your head up. Where there is a will, there is a way.

partee-a-five · Jan 30, 2009

Thanks for all of your feedback everyone! I feel encouraged! I just need to be more open minded and apply elsewhere as well. It really is that competitive here in Houston, Texas. The college I'm attending, we're on a point system with 12 being the max. My B has me at a 10.83 and the cutoff was 11.2 last semester. I earned points for having my prereq's done and for my high scores on the HESI entrance exam. The seats are just limited and only all A's are getting in. PCStudent2009, I thought those were good grades too! Thanks for your feedback!