Rejected. Now what?

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So I was rejected from the school I applied to this year. I didn't have enough prerequisites to apply to any of the other schools in my area. Now I'm trying to put together a plan for how to proceed.

So far, my plan is to re-research other schools and take more classes. I'm looking at some EMT or CNA classes to see if I can get more work experience, but I'm not stoked about the idea of working in a nursing home as a CNA, or driving an ambulance. I know there are some EMT's who work in hospitals. I'm also going to meet with the school I applied to to find out why I was rejected.

But mostly I feel discouraged about how much time I'm having to spend in school. What are other people's plans?

Community college. Haha, sorry about that.

My university doesn't require the anatomy labs, which is weird.

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Specializes in cardiac.

I was rejected my first time applying too. It sucked, I cried, applied the next semester and got in. I was a blessing in disguise b/c I got pregnant and I don't know how I would have done it pregnant.

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Though not always accepted with grace, when it comes to nursing programs and admissions it usually comes down to number of open slots vs application pool. Sometimes on paper one can be in the best position possible, however that strength must measure up against everyone else's and sadly a line has to be drawn some where.

As other posters have stated there are more than one way to skin a cat, so at least point don't get too hung up on the "why" but how to get around this early roadblock to your chosen career path.

BofL

DGTG

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Apply to other schools....

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@DoGoodThenGo you're right. I'm going to do some more research on LVN's and what they do

@Nursing2102 i'm excited to do that next year if I can get enough prerequsites.

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

Agree with Nursing2102...finish up your pre-reqs and apply to a number of schools, as many as possible to increase your odds.

Personally I think you should avoid LVN unless you apply to all those schools and get rejected by them all a couple times.

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I'm a nontraditional student and I've been rejected twice with a 3.90 GPA, all preregs completeted, additional upper level math classes taken with A's made, CNA certification and 7 yrs prior experience as a Health & Safety Coordinator/First Responder. Anyone else had this problem? I'm trying TTU in TN but after this 2nd rejection I'm inclined to believe it's nothing more than plain discrimination especially when persons with lower GPA's have been admitted. I'm seriously considering legal action. I'm just curious if anyone else has had the same problem?

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