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So people say "When you are a nurse you will always have a job." I feel very discouraged because sometimes it doesn't matter who you are, what your qualifications are, how bad you want something, how hard you have worked for your grades, or how good you are at what you do; hospitals just can"t give EVERY person a chance, and programs can't accept everyone. When I get rejected I don't take it personally because I can only imagine how many other people applied that are qualified too. I recently read this article: http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/businesstechnology/2017720619_nurses11.html It made me realize how saught (or is it sought?)after nursing is. Those of us that even got in to the classes we need should be thankful, those of us that get in to programs should be thankful, those of us that are offered jobs should take it seriously, and those of us that atleast volunteer should be thankful for being given a shoe in. After reading countless posts about people cheating in pre-reqs to get good grades, posts about people applying HUNDREDS of times to get a job, people waiting several semesters to get into one class, and people being waitlisted for several years, I realized how much people want to be nurses nowadays. The things people do and sacrifice to look good on a resume!! I myself should be thankful because I am going into my third semester of college and haven't had any trouble getting the classes I need. It is crazy to me to sit back and think just how many people would do anything to be where I am, or where you are if you are in a nursing program or have the job you want. Just imagine how many people want to be right where you are!!!! Another thing that I think about a lot is when people always tell me: "Oh you want to be a nurse? You will make good money." That's true, but because that is true, I feel like the industry is flooded with people that want just that: MONEY!! Some start college only wanting that money, then they realize how much work it takes to become a nurse and they don't want to put in the work. But then again, I don't blame people for just wanting to make money, I mean who doesn't want that? In the end, this is still what I want and everything will work out if it is supposed to, you know? Any other thoughts on these things? (Btw, is this post in the right section? lol)

Yep. This is my plan B and I cannot say that I regret it at all. I have 100% tuition payed right now and had 0% paid at Saint Mary's!

I agree with the burnout part! In Chem. I just COULD NOT pay attention or retain information for the life of me. I took it (5 unit class) along with 15 other units. Yep, 20 units total my second semester in college, and I had two jobs and was busy weekends. I would come home Sunday nights at about 7 and have to be at Chem the next morning at 740 (yeah, thats plenty of time to study ) I considered the fact that I hadn't had more that one week off at a time since the 6th grade! (I took summer classes and had summer homework for advanced classes in school, then started my pre-reqs a week after graduating high school). I tried and tried but I was just totally burned out. Got a D But, I have time to retake it before I apply to nursing school. I knew before midterms that I just couldn't keep up but I am not a quitter so I made myself stick with it until the end. Another thing I do for when I find that taking notes or reading the book doesn't help is I watch youtube videos! It's fun to try other ways to study and helps me stay interested in topics that would otherwise bore me to death

thank you! i really needed that right now

Okay I live in California and we have some "top notch" schools such as UCLA and SDSU (so I hear). I am attending a community college and am working towards an ADN, then RN to BSN at 1 of 7 schools I will apply to. My question is, does it really matter what school you went to? For example, would a student from a "top notch" school have a better chance at getting a job than someone like me that went to a community college, then a state school? (Both earning a BSN). Thanks in advance!

I have been wanting to write this thread for awhile! I just want to say to all high school seniors applying to college to be a nurse and all pre-nursing students applying to nursing school: DO NOT BE DISCOURAGED BY RUMORS! The biggest thing that bothers me is students/counselors from College B talking about my College (College A). I have had students from College B try to tell me what classes are required for the nursing program at College A (though it clearly says on the website what classes are required ), try to tell me about waitlists (non-existant, I found out), lottery (non-existant, I found out), people only getting in because their Mom/Aunt/Grandma/Sister's ex-boyfriend's niece is an alumni, only CNAs getting accepted, and all kinds of other stuff! Gather information about the schools you want to apply to, and gather it from the RIGHT sources. Don't just ask the student next to you in English. Go to informational meetings. Ask questions in person. Ask about rumors. Personally talk to Nursing teachers/staff from your school. Check out the website. Keep up on new changes to the application process (they do change from time to time). Nothing bothers me more than students and COUNSELORS from College B discouraging me from going to College A (even though I am currently enrolled) because "they have a waitlist", or "it's on lottery" or "you have to be a CNA to get in" or "you need a 4.3 GPA" or "our school is better because ____. I went to ONE informational meeting and cleared all that right up! In the end, apply where YOU want, despite rumors. Thanx! Sorry for the rant XD

Yep it's up to you. There is a lot to think about. I got accepted to Saint Mary's College of California and I chose the community college that I am at now over the oh so prestigious Catholic private school that I go accepted to. I don't regret it because the school I am at now has a very good reputation and has a program that state school nursing students move over here to be in! Just make sure that you base your decision on the right reasons.

This site is a good start!:) But it depends, what classes are you going to take?

YES!! This was very true in my EMT class. I studied NREMT prep-questions and when I came across a question about something that I didn't fully understand THEN, and only THEN, I cracked open the book. Other than that, I relied on what I already knew to help me answer questions.

I MAKE myself not study for more than 2 hours at a time. I walk away, get a snack, maybe go to the gym, or take a nap, then come back, quickly review, then move on. It also helps me to study the things that I struggle with first. Then I quickly review the small things when I am in the drive-thru at Starbucks :)

I am in an ASN program that can take 4 years (if you finish your pre-reqs. in 2 years, then its 2 years of nursing, but there is one semester wait, so it could technically take 4.5 years). I know what you mean about it being the EXACT same length as a BSN. It is hard but there are BSN programs that take 4 years as well (2 years pre-reqs, 2 years nursing). That is just something I haven't heard of someone doing though. I have heard of people getting into 4 year BSN programs that completed it in 5 years because of the way they spread out their pre-reqs or because they got waitlisted.

True true true! There was a nursing student at my school that worked as an EMT on the weekends. He thought he could tough it out and come to clinicals early Monday morning after a 48 hour shift. He got cut because he was late or just too exhausted to pay attention and failed.

I got my EMT about a month ago and it has been hard for me to find a job. Part of the reason why it is so hard for me is because I am 19 and most ambulance companies don't hire under 21. I am still applying wherever I can. Then again, a lot of times it is just about who you know. I actually don't know how much EMTs get paid compared to CNAs. But, in my area, EMTS work 24s, 36s, 48s, and some work 60s! A lot of hours. But, funtimes is right. The scope of practice is very different from nursing and it is limited. If you already have your CNA I would do that instead!

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-student/p-study-website-426154.html Here is a post with some websites to help with A and P!

Hello! I am a prenursing student with one semester before nursing school. I have been going through a very rough time in my life due to family issues. Actually, ONGOING family issues since my sophomore year in high school. I have contemplated going to free counseling at school because sometimes I think it could be a good thing for me. After all, sometimes other people are better equipped to handle my own problems than I am myself! I have been through a lot of heart ache but this awful season in my life (pertaining to my sister) is just something that I think really needs professional attention. At the same time, I am extremely nervous about being labeled "crazy" or "mentally incompetent" to be a nurse. Nursing is a big thing at my school and I am afraid that if I go to counseling, administrators and such would think that I am not nursing material because of my "issues" and that it will effect my chances of getting in to the program. I do not consider myself depressed, mentally unstable, or suicidal in ANY way and my grades or studies have not been effected by this season in my life. School has actually been an escape for me and have used my heart ache to relate to others. I am just afraid of people thinking that I am crazy or unstable because I want to go to counseling. I value my teachers' opinions and know that as a future nurse, the community and my family will have a lot of trust and expectation of me. Am I being unreasonable? I do believe that I need to take care of me in order to take care of others. Has any other nurses/prenursing students/ nursing students dealt with something similar? Any input is much appreciated :)