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No problem.

What I inferred from your post Mully, is that my reaction exhibited human nature, albeit conceit. I do appreciate your broadmindedness. As I may have stated before, I applied a week ago for the second time and will hear in September sometime. If I still don't meet with success, there is another nursing program around here, except that it's 50 miles away. That is the limit I would travel. I'm not even sure, however, if I really want to do that. I have to view the situation thusly: I am not homeless, I have family - husband and three teenagers. While the extra money is welcome especially two of the children will be in college next month. It's not a matter of life and death. end of story.

I hope I am forgiven for my folly.

I didn't register for applied music to improve my chances for acceptance to the nursing program. I did it divert my attentions for a bit.

Sorry to have showed myself to be less than mainstream

When will my mother's programming wear off? What a fool I was to have allowed her to have such an impact on me growing up. If only I could turn back the clock and get my revenge and do it all over again. It's a rainy Sunday and I am down in the dumps. No one is home and this environment is not good for me. unbelievable. so that is really where I'm coming from today.

My apologies to you all. I'm a product of my upbringing. I am trying to change that and all of your opinions made me realize that I still have a long way to go. I was raised in a educated and snobby household. My parents gave us many advantages and always encouraged us to be well-rounded. It was their thinking that if you were educated, "cultured" and interesting, you would reach your goals. I am disappointed to realize at this late stage in my life (middle age) that that is not the case. I got carried away and am truly embarrased by my attitude. I really am not a conceited person. In fact, I am quite the opposite. I know that I am looking for my self worth in all the wrong places. A few years ago, I so loathed myself that I was self-destructive. I didn't think I counted for anything. I'm not at the other extreme. I am only trying to navigate the world to find my place in it. Will it ever happen? God knows. Our time on earth is limited anyway. Again, I am sorry to have offended you all. What else can I say?

Unfortunately, I did not have to interview. That, I believe, is the process that would weed out the haves from the have-nots.

Hi all - Here I am dwellling on my recent rejection from the local nursing program. As I was taking the prereqs, I was acquiring the persona of a nurse. I was imagining myself as a nurse. I was sure I'd get in. I had a 3.8 GPA, hi TEAS scores and a bachelor's in an unrelated subject area ,French, Italian and linguistics. So now, the nurse persona has stuck with me and there is nothing to substantiate it. I am truly lost. I applied a second time this month and will hear again in September, but I am reluctant to get my hopes up. Despite an apparent good record, reality doesn't always reflect what one would expect. I am trying to get my mind off it by registering for an applied music course in violin and piano. I don't know if that will do the trick. I see other RNs and respiratory therapists who have been successful in their callings, but they don't seem to be particularly intelligent, polished, articulate or astute. I am don't want to be conceited, but I know where my strengths are. I believe that I fit the bill of the previous sentence. Are these attributes not important to the nursing profession? As I said, so many people I've encountered around here are simply quite ordinary. Any thoughts? Merci beaucoup!

Thank you for answering me. I found out the same thing from one of the higher ups much to my chagrin. I don't see the logic in making it ADN acceptance mandatory before you can pursue the LPN program for which standards, as far as I'm concerned (based on my lay knowledge) should be lower. I know that sounds condescending, but isn't it more difficult to become an RN than an LPN? oh well - so the LPN idea is out of the question. I'm getting disgusted. I do have a few plan B s in the making, however. - Bristol Communit College and whatever other Massachusetts nursing school I can find that is not too far from Providence. So we'll see. Thanks again.

Does anyone out there know how one would apply for the LPN program at CCRI? I have emailed quite a few people over there and I am not getting any answers. Also, what other programs are there in RI? Any information on LPN programs would be welcome. I am thinking of doing as a bridge to the ADN hoping that it would make me a more attractive candidate for the ADN program. What do you think? Thank you all in advance!

Does anyone know if the RN - BSN program at RIC is any easier to get into than the second bachelor's BSN program. It sure is a lot fewer classes. I have this idea on the back burner. Thanks.

Yes, you're right. If I get in this time, I could start in January. If I don't, I will consider BCC. In the meantime, I am going to take some music courses at CCRI - violin lessons and piano lessons - They call it applied music. Maybe I should have gone with my natural inclinations. But I am so interested in health care, especially in an advocating capacity. I come from a long line of physicians. My sister just graduated medical school at the age of 56. I prefer nursing because there seems to be more of a human element involved. Anyway, there are only so many things you can control, I guess. Here's hoping! Thanks for writing! I look forward to hearing more wisdom from you!

Hi - Thank you responding to my query. Yes, my prereqs are completed. Since BCC is more competitive than CCRI, I probably shouldn't bother. Or maybe I should go to their informational session just to see. I don't know. I applied to the Flanagan (Lincoln, RI) campus on August 1. My previous application was June 1 at the Warwick campus. I inquired into which campus had the most spots. I am trying to get probability working for me. This dream is slowly slipping through my fingers. But what can I do? I don't want to let my disappointments interfere with my daily functioning. I have a history of depression and anxiety and I'm trying not to have a relapse. So I believe that I have to be careful in my choices here. very frustrating. I am going to take applied music classes in violin and piano next semester to make the wait easier. If I don't get in, I still have the rest of the semester to have fun with the music. oh well. Any thoughts would be most welcome. Thanks very much.

oh one other thing - If I took the LPN course at CCRI and did the LPN - RN bridge program at BCC would I have a better chance of getting in. Is it worth doing that? Thanks again