Readmission to RN program advice

[Positive_student01]

Hey everyone!

I have quite a story to tell...

About 4 years ago, I was admitted in the RN program at my community college. I was young, out of high school and I had done really well on all of science pre-reqs and college courses. All this changed during my second semester in the RN program (chronic care & Peds) I somehow began to lack motivation during the second semester. I wanted to have fun, and go out more. It was near the end of the semester, and I was about to fail. I had a C- which is considered a "D" in that nursing program. Impulsively, I decided to drop out. I decided to transfer to a 4-year university, and major in Psychology since it would be a breeze for me compared to RN school.

I had many great experiences during my time in University, and I did finish my degree.

Fast forward to now, I am currently working at a dull office job with little pay. I am miserable at desk job, and it has nothing to do with my what I majored in. All of my co-workers that have been there for years tell me to pursuit another job, as there is no future there.

I then realized that I missed nursing. I regret quitting nursing school so early on. I was always passionate about human biology and being a helping person. Recently, it occurred to me to talk with the admission counselor from my previous RN program. I had mentioned to the advisor that I wanted to re-take the first semester of Nursing Fundamentals, since I it's the main foundation for the nursing practice; and also because it would be a fresh start for me.

The advisor told me that my pre-reds were still valid, and that I had to complete a petition for re-admission form.

My question is what kind of valid reasons are the nursing enrollment committee looking for when it comes to giving a second chance to a previous student? I be straight-forward and honest that I lacked maturity and effective study skills back then?

Any advice would be appreciated!

[EmDash]

I think you are on the right track. From what I've seen, they generally want to know that the student has the insight to understand what they did the first time around that caused them to fail/drop out. But I think it's also necessary to then talk about what has been done since then to change that situation/cause so that it doesn't happen again (in this case, I imagine that won't be difficult) and what their plan is to ensure success. It can also be good to talk about how that first experience has made you a better student and person and will make you a better nurse.