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Really appreciate you sharing this the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) scholarship sounds like a fantastic opportunity for students aiming to start a nursing career without the heavy burden of tuition debt. The fact that it covers tuition, fees, living stipend, and more — in exchange for service in underserved areas — makes it such a meaningful way to invest in future nurses while helping communities in need. I just submitted my application myself and hope to get lucky someday.

I appreciate you laying out both the MN and the ABSN options so honestly. I agree with a previous commenter who said it depends a lot on your long-term goals and finances. If you're planning to do hospital-based, acute-care work and don't want to linger too long in school, the faster ABSN program at a public university seems like a solid, practical choice. But if you're thinking long-term — maybe leadership, specialty nursing, or a master's later on — and you can handle the cost, the private MN path might give you more flexibility. Either way, sounds like you're making a well-informed decision.

I totally get where you're coming from. I was in a similar spot a couple of years ago — having a few "W"s and "C"s on my transcript made me wonder if nursing was still realistic. But one thing I discovered: many programs (especially community-college + transfer-route ones) do accept students who retake classes or have mixed grades — what matters is that you show improvement and commitment. Mental health dips and bumps in academic performance don't define your whole journey. If nursing is something you care about, it's still absolutely worth trying (sometimes we need time to find our footing). Best of luck — I'm rooting for you. ? I think many people who want to get into nursing but stumble on a few bumps (low grades, withdrawals, mental-health stress, whatever) assume there's no way forward — but I love how others here encouraged giving yourself a break, maybe retaking classes, or exploring different paths (private schools, transfer-friendly programs, etc.). As someone reading this while deciding whether to keep going, it's reassuring to see people saying "you're not off track,” and reminding us it's okay to pause, regroup, and try again when we're ready. Thanks for the encouragement, and for reminding everyone that a rough patch doesn't define your future.

Thanks for sharing this — I really appreciate how open and honest you were about all your withdrawals. It's encouraging to read that even with many past setbacks you're still considering nursing school, and that some of the withdrawals came from yesterday's stress while others are much older. I think what you wrote will help others in the same boat feel less alone. If I were you I'd reach out to the admissions counselors like you plan to — maturity and self-awareness go a long way. Good luck with everything ?

It's surprising how many people don't realize that "accredited school" doesn't always mean the nursing program itself is accredited, and that program-level accreditation (through CCNE or ACEN) is critical if you want your education to count for things like licensure or future transfers. The explanation using the example of a small community-college program was especially helpful — it shows that even good schools can be tricky if you don't look under the hood. I also appreciate how the article encourages students to check outcomes (NCLEX pass rates, job placements, transfer policies) — it's practical advice many overlook when anxious to sign up. For anyone exploring nursing education seriously, this is exactly the kind of honest guidance needed.