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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

Hi everyone. I am from Rhode Island and just applied for the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) nursing program for the second time. I have a Bachelor's. If I don't get in this time, I am wondering if it would be worth my while applying to BCC. I have a 3.79 GPA, TEAS scores in the 80s and a 96 reading accuplacer score. I would think that those factors would have some bearing. Thoughts anyone? Any information on the application process and timeframes would be helpful too.\ Thanks.

I handed in yet another nursing application today to CCRI. Lincoln day program. We'll see what happens. In the meantime, I'll take violin and piano lessons and maybe get a few gigs.

one more thing - I was thinking that logically, if I didn't get in this application period, if there were spots left over for the next application period in October, should I bother reapplying? I emailed Mr. Giovino who gave me a generic answer "if there are spots available in October, you may apply." What is going to make me more attractive as a candidate in October when they have fewer spaces if they didn't want me in August when there was a full complement of spaces? You can't get anywhere with these people. You're at their mercy and you have very little control of the outcome. Just know that.

Yes, the August open application period begins today and lasts through the end of the month. I was at that enrollment services at Flanagan at 8am to hand in the application, etc. This would be for the Spring of 2012 and a full complement of spaces. There would be more than the left-over spots of the June application period. I was toying with the idea of taking chemistry and college algebra in the fall to qualify for application to the Respiratory Therapy program in their February 2012 period (I've made a science of this!), but enough is enough. Too much striving - It's exhausting mentally and physically. So I have decided to register for two applied music courses at RIC - private lessons in violin and piano, both of which I have been playing for many years. The available spaces for Spring 2012 occurred at the Flanagan and Newport day programs only. I was told by a Mr. Rob Giovino, a person involved in the decision process that there were an equal number of spots in either campus. So, here's hoping. So if it's not nursing, it will be the Boston Symphony Orchestra. - just kidding. Thanks for listening.

I have been considering a number of options. First of all, I will once again apply for the Flanagan campus day nursing program in August. I was also considering taking the two prerequisite courses which I need to apply to the respiratory therapy program. They are College Algebra and Chemistry. I don't know if it's worth it to do this, in case I am accepted this time around to the nursing program at which time I would not need these courses. Any thoughts anyone? Maybe I should just give up totally if I get rejected once again in the August period and just find jobs playing my violin. I played at a wedding today. oh well

They told me that all of the applicants that were accepted had 4.0 GPA s. I don't believe that. This isn't Harvard. The only thing I can do is try again in August. In the meantime, I am going to take college algebra which is a prerequisite for respiratory therapist - the only one I need at this point. If I don't get in to nursing in August, I will apply to the Resp. Ther. program in February. I don't know if I'll try the nursing again just to be disappointed once again. This could change, however. I just might give up after August. We'll see. such torment!

I just can't believe they rejected me. unbelievable. I did all the right things

Tony - one other thing - The one-campus application rule is definitely unfair. My husband even questioned it. I didn't speak to that Ruby, but based on the way she recorded her message on her voice mail, she did sound snobby - someone who can't pronounce her final g s on words ending in -ing. There is someone like that deciding our fates when we are probably more educated than she is. With that Liston campus, there have to be quotas going on. unbelievable. I am so disillusioned. What a mistake I made. I am just grateful that I am pursuing nursing with a sincere interest and not because I need the money, because I"d be homeless by now. That's it - August and no more. As I might have said before, it is going to do me in emotionally. I don't need that. I have three children - two in college in the fall and a son in high school who all need a mother in commission. That's it. I will have to immerse myself in playing music to keep my mind off this until I get the final acceptance or rejection in September. I will look into St. Joseph's - I'd have to take chemistry which I am willing to do. It doesn't intimidate me. It's just the extra time involved. I am older than you - I'm 55. My sister went to medical school at that age. Life is just not fair.

Auntyk - Thank you for your words of encouragement. I was at that Kinght office on June 1 at 8am. and Tony - yes, I find it hard to believe that all of the students accepted had 4.0 gpas. Then that Giovino guy (rob giovino - ) said that the reading accuplacer was important. I told him mine was a 97. He said the score goes as high as 110. I told him that the 97 was already far above the miniimum passing score. What a hair-splitter! The fact is that I don't think I have the constitution to keep investing myself in this ordeal. The more I invest myself (emotionally), the more disappointed I become. It will do me in. Yet, I will always have regrets if I don't persist. I really don't know what the answer is. I don't trust the personnel at CCRI. I know that I am not being given the truth, nor are things being done entirely above-board. I met a classmate at Target who told me at the end of June that she checked on her application and was told that she had been rejected. I immediately went to the Knight campus and spoke to several people - advising and enrollment services, etc. who all told me that it was impossible for her to know at the end of June. I said that this student really had no reason to lie to me and she didn't seem like a malicious person. I don't understand it. She probably knew someone who had inside information. It's very easy to get paranoid when one is involved with this application process. Well they can have it. I have my education. I have a B.S. in French and I play violin professionally. I don't need them! This is such a lame dream. My father, my sister and brother are all doctors and I have always been interested in healthcare, particularly from the preventatative angle. I will perhaps never have the opportunity to develop this interest professionally. I am dwelling on this, I know, but I have not yet had any professional success in any arena. I tried teaching, but couldn't control the kids - middle school French. I was a paralegal, but was all but abused by these @(@(@*@*#& lawyers. ok end of story. Thanks for listening everyone. Maybe tomorrow will dawn a better day.

My sympathies with this. They are not very professional at ccri. My husband was convinced I was being discriminated against because of my age. I didn't get in. I got the email last night. I talked to a guy named Rob Giovino who didn't give me any satisfaction. He told me that every student who got accepted had a 4.0. Well excuse me! A 3.79 isn't good enough. I was thinking of St. Joseph too. You have to take another test like the TEAS. They won't accept the TEAS. $100 application fee, a few letters of reference. Chemistry is required too. Check their website and you'll see. good luck. You're young. You can do it. I'll apply again in August and then that's it. I can't take this anymore!