Malenurse1511

Hello, I think being a male in the nursing field can be beneficial if the admissions committee sees the need for a male nurse in the field. Being a male isn't so much of a minority where I live, but there are 8 guys in a class of about 100 cohort. My first interview I didn't get in to the program of choice. I was hard headed and did not apply anywhere else. I had a 3.6 the first application and interview I had and did not receive admissions. In my city all nursing schools are competitive, because everyone wants to be a nurse. I decided then I wouldn't give up, I retook a class that I had a B in, and got the A. I re-applied after that and got my second interview and received admissions with a 3.85 GPA. I am happy now because I believed in myself and I did not settle for a back up school, some people may have a different opinion and want to go wherever takes them. I just didn't want to. The female interviewer I had really liked me, and I think that weighed in on my acceptance. Everyone that applies to my program has around a 4.0 it seems like. I think if your passionate and real, than your chances are really high of getting in. If there are no interviews, which some schools don't offer then I would suggest studying very hard and focusing on being the best candidate by whatever factors they use in admissions calculations. I changed my major in college after my first year to pursue nursing, so it was a set back but going to be well worth it in the end. I think you should absolutely keep going and apply to any school you want to go to. Nothing is better than going to the school you want to go to, and are proud to go to. Out of the three people I know that pursued nursing I am the only one to get into my school, the rest went elsewhere after one rejection. Persistence is a good thing.

I am going to IUPUI, lol Congrats on the Bloomington spot, I know that one is a tough one because of the spots they have. I know IUPUI just took 90 for this fall class. I am also very excited for August 22nd! I do also like the Red scrubs!!! :)

I also got in to IUPUI today, but the traditional program with a 3.85 GPA and a 3.50 GPA overall. IUPUI is awesome! Congrats Ace! To all who didn't get in, keep trying. My first time I was denied and re applied. You must not have a back up or take no for an option.

Ace, did you apply to traditional IUPUI or Accelerated?

I couldn't agree more. I could go take a few more classes take the MCATS and go to medical school. I want to be a nurse though so I am holding out and I have a few scholarships that won't transfer. I have done my very best so we will see in a week or two. Did you get into Ivy Tech Nursing program?

I know this is for Ivy Tech, but I am waiting on my IUPUI acceptance letter and I am over the wait. I got denied with a 3.6 the first time I applied.. now I have a 3.9 so if I am denied, I guess they only want 4.0's. LOL Congrats on all who got in.