I graduated Rutgers College with a BA in English in 2004, but have gone back to school to pursue nursing.
Unfortunately, I'm terrified about the odds of getting into a nursing program, mostly because of horror stories.
Right now I'm attending Middlesex County College in Edison, NJ (this is my first semester). I'm doing pretty well in AP I, Microbiology, and Eng 121 (long story about having to take that). If everything continues on track, I should end up with a 4.0.
I've heard, however, that the big determining factor is the TEAS test and that people tend to do well on it and it gets very competitive. I've applied to 3 ASN programs, but am worried about getting rejected from all three. Like, terrified, really.
What's the stress level like of getting into a Diploma program? Is it just as competitive? Do you still get a RN, and if you do, can I pursue a BSN or Masters afterwards, or do I have to bridge a Diploma to ASN program first?
I looked into som accelerated programs, but I work part time and am not confident I could handle the work load.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts. I know a lot of you have probably been here before, I guess I'm looking for reassurance that I'm not wasting years of my life trying to get into schools with closed doors.
sumokitty
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This was really sweet. Thank you for this and congrats on it all!