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I'm not a nurse but as someone who is starting late in life as well (46) and as someone who has had a long and successful career in business I'll offer you this: never ask others what they think the possibilities are for YOUR life. Most people can't can't see beyond their own reality. So what your older.....make whomever is hiring you see the person ( full of energy and potential) and not the age. I'm sure the advice comes with good intention but at this point, after 12 years as a CNA and additional schooling to become a LPN......who cares what people think. Go get what you worked for and don't take no for an answer, period!!!!! I wish you the best and I hope I meet you when I actually become a nurse myself.

I'm getting nervous reading these post because I didn't do very well on the Kaplan (70%) but I'm hoping my 4.0 GPA and my bachelors degree count in their deciding process. I didn't really prepare for the exam therefore I'm prepared to accept an unfavorable decision. If you want to be successful you must be willing to consistently practice. Still, I'm leaving it in God's hands now.

Futurenurseinfo thanks for responding because I was scratching my head by the response that Accelerated nursing programs were for people who have nursing experience. I am currently applying to several accelerated programs in my area because I have a bachelors in Economics and this will help speed the process of me becoming a nurse. However, I will say that many existing nurse's have told me that it is very intense and as a result could make overall comprehension more difficult than necessary. I take that advice very serious and so I am applying to traditional BSN and ASN programs as well. I guess I'll make the decision once I hopefully get accepted to any of the programs.

Bostons I am in complete agreement with you! This isn't the first time I have seen these types of responses from people who have supposedly dedicated their lives to helping others. How is it that people who have been trained to pick up on subtle signs of individuals "crying for help" can respond with such cold and heartless manners. I don't know if you are serious in your words, and I pray you aren't but WHEN you successfully become a nurse, make sure you show everyone the empathy you were trained for. Hopefully you're becoming a nurse for the right reasons because clearly not everyone has. Regroup and know that rough times are only temporary and we all have them.

If you have proof that you sent the entire assignment and she made the error by not seeing it, l can't imagine she wouldn't regrade such an error. The next step is alerting her to the mistake, which you have obviously done. If by some chance she responds "too bad" I would hold that in my back pocket until the end of the semester. That is certainly an issue that you could appeal in the Dean's office. However, do it at the end of the semester because professors hate when students go over their heads and since you have more assignments to perform...I wouldn't get on the professor's bad side so early in the semester. Good luck, although I'm sure the project will be regarded.

Although I expect the response to my question will vary from school to school, I'm hoping to get some feedback from anyone who may have personal experiences with this. I am in the process of apply to several accelerated programs but I find myself having more and more self doubt about my ability to successfully complete the accelerated program. I'm wondering if programs will consider you for their 2 year program if you are not accepted into their accelerated program or would I have to apply separately to both programs?

I'm hoping I have the same experience as you because my first Stats test is Tuesday. My professor is amazing and I feel very confident which is huge since this and Chemistry were my two most feared courses. I slid by Chemistry in the summer with a B+ (and I took it and ran).

My toughest courses were AP II and Microbiology (presently taking). What I can say is that the professor teaching the course will make all the difference in the world. These are the only two professors that I had no say in getting. All of my other professors were handpicked due to their high ratings and the reviews from previous students. Do yourself a favor and use Rate My Professors - Review Teachers and Professors, School Reviews, College Campus Ratings. Its probably too late for that now so I will tell you that reading all of the assigned readings prior to class and making index cards for memorization was very helpful for me but extremely time consuming. Having did all that I still only received a "B." Its not impossible but put the effort in and make sure you go to the professor's office hours a couple of times so they see your serious about learning.

I'm taking my last two prerequisites: Microbiology and Statistics and I'm devoting every single free moment I have towards getting As. Its been a long and difficult road and a little scary considering I'm not even in a nursing program yet. However, I always finish what I start and I'm very excited about being a nurse soon.

First, understand this...If you really want to be a nurse you will become one. Perhaps you may not get admitted into the programs you want but if you apply elsewhere, an institution will see your worth. Secondly, you started this so if you really want it stop talking about quitting. Quitting shouldn't be an option!!! Nothing you appreciate and love will ever come without obstacles. You not getting accepted initially is just that....a small obstacle. Given everything you say you have done and having a good GPA, how dare you talk about resigning. Did you really do all that just to get deterred by the first little obstacle that came your way? Roll up your sleeves, wipe you brow and show the system why you will eventually become the best nurse they have ever seen. Then, when you write your book call out the programs that overlooked you. Things don't always come wrapped in a pretty red bow when we want them, but if you remain resilient, they'll happen. Good luck and be great!

Nishey94 let me start by saying that you are not alone in your feelings. Secondly, I'm a bit taken aback by some of the callous responses I have read to a young person struggling with life. My advice to you is that you take a real hard look at what a happy life looks like to you. We often make career choices based on our parents desires and not on what will ultimately make us "complete." I'm telling you this from personal experience as a person in his 40s who has had a successful 20 year career in business but who has spent much of it unfulfilled. Today I'm back in school to be a nurse and help others (although I'll make less money). It sounds like a cliche but if you live long enough you'll figure out that a higher income won't necessarily make you happy. Based on what you wrote I'm sure you're young and therefore have time to figure out what you want in life......take the time and seek to be happy before wealthy. I know that goes against conventional wisdom but ask yourself why so many people with money commit suicide, have horrible relationships with their family and in many case are always looking for something new to peak their interest. Anyway, if you move forward with nursing, which I think is a great career......don't discount becoming a travel nurse. Perhaps becoming a travel nurse will get you to see the world while having a great career at the same time. Always remember that life gives do overs each and every day so there's no need to get overwhelmed by it...simply figure out a different move and engage as many resources as possible as you decide what that move will be. I wish you the best and seek positive people to ask advice from.

I thought this article was very helpful and I was moved in reading it...only to be saddened by those who chose to take something positive and attempt to add their negativity. I am so sick of those who aren't believers constantly waging war on those who are. If there were aspects of the article that you found helpful then use it and leave the parts you don't. The authors beliefs shouldn't sway the message that was being given. Sometimes its better to not say anything then deliver negative venom in the face of positive goodwill. We get it, you don't believe and I'm sure most believers respect your decision to do so....why then is it so difficult to respect the fact that others have their own beliefs for their own reasons?

Like you, I'm concerned about my math proficiency after so many years of being out of school. Rather than take a course I decided it made more sense to find a math professor who wants to make some side money to tutor me. That way, I get specialized attention on specific subject matter that is important to me passing the HESI. We haven't started yet but I'll let you know how it goes.

This was very helpful for me and you did a very thorough job of breaking it down. The HESI has been one of my biggest fears so I really appreciate your post.