DID NOT GET IN! Completely devastated...

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Hi everyone. Thanks for all the previous good wishes, but I FINALLY got my letter today and I did not get in. :crying2:

The 2-year ADN program I applied to here in CA had 472 applicants who qualified, and out of those, 64 were chosen by a random lottery, and then another 50 names were chosen randomly for the alternate list. I was not chosen for either one.

The thing is, I know this is meant for me. I have a strong calling to do this, and I have worked SO HARD. I have all of my pre-reqs done and have earned a 4.0 GPA. Straight A's. I guess it just proves to me that I need to go for my bachelor's degree, where they admit based on academic merrit, and not pure luck. Everyone told me that anyway, I shouldn't have put all my eggs in one basket, so to speak.

Anyway, thanks for listening and thanks for all the support. My wonderful hubby is taking me out for dinner and DRINKS to cheer me up. Thank God for family.

Vicky :o

Specializes in ED.

so sorry you didn't get in, but DO try for SJSU where they put people in on GPA, esp since it sounds like you would get in easily with that. I know it's not right near you, but at least you won't be let down and you will get DONE! plus, I will be there :)

im sorry for the sad news...I know how you feel because Im facing 50/50 chance of getting into the program myself. I will know in two weeks if I got in or not. If I didnt it will screw up my whole plan of finishing my degree before IM 30 LOL:) Just remember that there are literally thousands of people with the same or similar dilemma, you are facing now, if Nursing is your true calling that you will be very happy nurse one day.

Thank you SO MUCH everyone! You know, I read these posts just about every day, but when the time comes when you are the one needing to cry or vent, the support system here is incredible and you guys just don't know what your reponses meant to me!

Yesterday after I got the letter, I cried for 2 hours. Then my husband and son took me to dinner, I had a couple margaritas (one for you Medhead!), came home, and cried for another 2 hours. But this morning I am more determined than ever to get into a nursing program. Today is the first day of knowing that I will not be going to nursing school this year, but even though I have already quit my job (I know, I know, I jumped the gun a little bit) I will spend the next few semesters taking the rest of the pre-reqs I need to get into a BSN program.

My fear is taking Organic Chemistry! I just don't do well with that stuff, and everyone has told me how hard it is, and I am so afraid to take it, but I need to in order to get into the BSN programs. Also Statistics, oh my gosh. I hope I can get through these classes without bringing down my GPA too much!

OK, thanks again to every one of you that responded to my post! You guys really are the best!!!

And Mystiqx, I ask your permission to borrow your favorite phrase from your favorite patient: NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT!

Vicky ;)

Specializes in ED.

here's my tip for taking organic chem -- there is an 8 weekend intensive study program through Patten University, they do it in a couple different locations so you may be able to do it right by where you are. The instructor's name is Bruce. it was the best decision I ever made, a little more $$, but worth it I think. you get done in 8 weeks AND I thought it was pretty easy, the labs were really super easy and we had someone set up and clean up for us (YAY) and then the lectures were actually not bad, the instructor makes it actually interesting...well, as interesting as organic chem can be. my .02 but I really think it was worth it! PM me if you want any more info

Specializes in ED, Pedi Vasc access, Paramedic serving 6 towns.

Dont give up... you will get in!

'tooth

Thank you SO MUCH everyone! You know, I read these posts just about every day, but when the time comes when you are the one needing to cry or vent, the support system here is incredible and you guys just don't know what your reponses meant to me!

Yesterday after I got the letter, I cried for 2 hours. Then my husband and son took me to dinner, I had a couple margaritas (one for you Medhead!), came home, and cried for another 2 hours. But this morning I am more determined than ever to get into a nursing program. Today is the first day of knowing that I will not be going to nursing school this year, but even though I have already quit my job (I know, I know, I jumped the gun a little bit) I will spend the next few semesters taking the rest of the pre-reqs I need to get into a BSN program.

My fear is taking Organic Chemistry! I just don't do well with that stuff, and everyone has told me how hard it is, and I am so afraid to take it, but I need to in order to get into the BSN programs. Also Statistics, oh my gosh. I hope I can get through these classes without bringing down my GPA too much!

OK, thanks again to every one of you that responded to my post! You guys really are the best!!!

And Mystiqx, I ask your permission to borrow your favorite phrase from your favorite patient: NEVER ACCEPT DEFEAT!

Vicky ;)

Don't worry about the Organic Chemistry class because of things you've heard. If you are intelligent enough to be rockin' a 4.0 GPA, this will be nothing for you. Also, many of the BSN programs don't require the same Organic Chem that science majors take; they only require "Survey of Organic Chemistry"- so be sure to check your BSN program requirements. Also, just a thought- If you're planning on pursuing your degree beyond the BSN level, check to see what other courses you can take this year to make your application for that program more competitive. And give hubby lots of kisses! A good support system like that can mean a world of difference!!

I was in the same exact situation, 4.0 with the local ADN program based on lottery system. I did get accepted to a BSN program. Try that out! With your grades don't even worry about organic chemistry. Keep your head up girl!!! You've got so much going for you. I've been there with the disappointment. Things will get better and you will get accepted!

Specializes in Critical Care, Progressive Care.

Ouch! I had a similar experience a couple of years ago - I applied to UC berkeley as a transfer from a community college. I had a 4.0 GPA but did not get in. I cried like there was not tomorrow (I am a 40 y/o man so errr umm I dont cry a whole lot) and drank a bottle of very good champagne (that helped - Churchill said that Champagne is deserved in victory and needed in defeat). Then I applied the following year and got in. I will graduate next semester and head off (inshallah) to a direct entry MSN program.

Go for your BSN! You will love it. College has been great for me - l love the people and I love the classes. If you are fearfull that you cannot afford it there is mucho scholarship money out there. In any event I would apply as broadly as possible. I dont know what your family commitments are like but if you can travel at all look at as many programs as possible. If you are in the castro valley I would even look at San Francisco State - you can get there by BART and Muni and can study on the train. Ditto with City college and USF. Don't rule out private school until you have applied and gotten a financial aid offer letter. Many of the people I met at a summer research program were from the community colleges and wound up at private schools with generous grants (ie you dont need to pay them back).

Best of luck. Cry. Drink. Then get in.

Specializes in Med-Surg, Telemetry, Mom Baby, Hospice, Rehab, LTC.

I am so sorry for your devastating news. Please don't think that your hard work and perfect GPA was worthless. Apply to all the surrounding schools: Chabot, Merritt, Los Medanos, Ohlone, SJSU, Cal State E.Bay, etc...They all have 400-600 applicants, but there's a chance that one of them will pick you up especially with your GPA. Sometimes it take appying to these schools 2-3 years in a row, I've known people that have done it. I know that's horrible. A BSN will be better in the end as far for advancement in nursing. I even thought of Cal State E. Bay. Good luck to you. You wil succeed. As far as Chemistry, my advice is to take it alone so that class can be your only focus, that's what I did.:)

Thanks again everyone, for all the great insight and advice! It really means a lot. I feel so much better today.

I should have been studying ALL DAY for my microbiology final on Tuesday, but instead I have been going over and over my fall semester schedule and have decided to take organic chemistry, intermediate algebra, lifespan developmental psychology, nutrition, and a yoga class on Saturdays!

Life goes on! I'll be a nurse someday, it's just going to take a little longer than expected! ;)

Cheers,

Vicky

Hi Vicki. Try not to be too hard on yourself. You did everything you could have done and unfortunately it was left to luck only. I just don't understand those lottery systems. It seems like there is a better way than that. A waiting list is even more fair than a lottery. Maybe you'll get lucky afterall and someone won't accept their position and you'll get a call. You never know. I didn't read all the other posts, but I wanted to say to keep your chin up and don't give up. Keep searching around at other schools perhaps. It's only a waiting game at this point so just make the most of your time while waiting. Enjoy your family while you can, because you WILL eventually be sitting there in that class. Believe that. Good luck to you. ;)

Good Morning Everyone,

I want to say first of all that I am sorry to hear about this great disappointment. However, golden rule in life" Never put all of your eggs in one basket". There are tons of nursing programs that doesn't have the lottery system nor a waiting list. And I would not have known unless I did some research.

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