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What a great article! As a Black nurse, even I have difficulty assessing some clients because my education lacked the diversity of the patient population I see. Thank you!

It’s absurd to believe that people with chronic issues absolutely cannot enter nursing. Should nurses who develop diseases after entering the position get out?? I researched the hell out of nursing as I was making it a second career. My research (using AN, the OOH, and anecdotal data from friends and co-workers) was helpful to knowing what to expect but nothing prepares you like being tested by fire (or clinicals). Nowadays you can have a year or two of floor nursing and critical care and write your own ticket. If the job you want requires 3 yes floor nursing or some other quantitative requirements you have to choose if it’s aomwthing you can manage given your limitations. Also, think about rural communities that may be in more need and therefore willing to compromise on experience. Some people’s version of the old school “tell it like it is mentality” can come off rude or more likely just useless. You came to get opinions in a court of public opinion. You may do better to go to your school for their advice. They may actually have contacts to help you get the job you want.

How many classes do you have remaining? Have you taken your TEAS yet? I applied in winter 2017 but I still had 3 classes to complete. I took my TEAS in March of 2017, spent the rest of 2017 and part of this year completing my classes with a strong GPA. There weren't many seats left but I interviewed and got accepted for the class of 2020! I wanted to rush through because Rox only admits 1 class a year but because I took my time I was able to pass my classes with good enough scores. Take your time! The year goes by so fast!

I just don't understand how you can support racism as the reason for dismissal. I fully agree that the "Black tax" exists and the medical field in general is overwhelmingly biased but she offered not one piece of information that would get me on her side. I have experience bigotry, bias, ans racism and none of what OP describe was it. I feel bad if she is experiencing any of it but from what she originally posted, she's just looking to blame someone else for her poor work ethic.

It seems like your lack of responsibility is what's lead to your dismissal. I'm not familiar with international studies and transfer options so I can't help you there. One thing I will say is that as a Black woman, your choosing to make excuses for your irresponsibility while claiming the school is dismissing you due to ethnicity is offensive. You have not offered a single piece of data to support such a claim but you've provided a lot of justifications for why you should be dismissed. Racism exists, it is rampant, but it is not the boogeyman hiding in the shadows to do you in. Your claim takes away from real issues of racism and bigotry that truly do exist. Use your dismissal as a learning lesson and grow from it. Own your behavior and maybe you'll see some success.

I'm sorry that happened to you. I know it's disappointing but I also believe there's a reason for everything. You should not go any further into debt to pursue your career. If you already have many undergrad/gen ed classes and you've completed your pre-nursing classes, why not go to a diploma or Associate's program? Once you pass the NCLEX you can do a RN-BSN bridge program. Depending on where you go, this could be an affordable option as long as your pre-nursing classes are from an accredited institution. Is there a reason why you want to do an accelerated program?

Why did you think it was a joke?

I started a thread for the class of 2020 https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/roxborough-class-of-1162906.html#post9852837

I can't believe we have to pay to access them AND pay to get the fingerprints! Ugh! I'm gonna count it all in the joy of being one step closer to my dream!

Congratulations Caramel!!! This is so exciting! Now if the Castle Branch site could just cooperate with me -_-

Copperas Cove is small but nice and quiet. I think my husband (Army retired gov't employee), teen, and I would have liked living in Harker Heights as it was a little more diverse. Waco is great although with Chip & Joanna it might be over priced. I say all this with the caveat that I'm from PA and lived in Cove for a year before returning to PA. Not enough family support and if you're not military or military friendly finding other friend couples might be tough.

Ayesha that's awesome! I interviewed today and I'm in! Praise God! I have a few ends to tie up but I am so excited! The timeline is no joke! I celebrated with my family and then immediately started putting deadlines in my planner!I can't wait to meet everyone that's starting!

Classes don't start til Aug but I used an Erin Condren Life Planner when I was taking my pre-reqs. Very organized, functional and pretty but VERY expensive once I personalized it ($75)! Michael's craft stores have a line called Recollections Creative Year. Basically an ECLP knockoff but with their in store sales I bought one for $15 (50% off). Recollections aren't as high quality but they fit my budget and allow me to go wild buying stickers and accessories. Someone else said it, whatever planner works for you is the best one. You have to be diligent about writing things down and opening your planner EVERY day. I still put some things in my phone so that I get reminded an hour before an appt. Weekly vertical is the style I like most but once I start the nursing program I may switch to daily if I feel one page per day better suits my needs for tracking academics, clinicals, and home/diet needs.

I absolutely love Portage because of the self pacing aspect but also because the labs are awesome! It's annoying to be in a brick & mortar college and randomly stuck with students who are no better at dissection or labs than I was! I think they need to update their lecture videos a bit but other than that, it's a great opportunity for learning without worrying about odd schedules and even odder students :)

Has anyone reapplied for 2018 entry? I didn't finish Micro in time and I'm taking stats now