RN school? NEED ADVICE

[Jgarrison]

Okay so I am currently taking my pre-reqs at Ivy Tech State College in Northwest Indiana. I am very nervous that I am not going to get into the RN nor the LPN program right away. I know many people that havent got in and have applied 3 times! Great grades in pre-reqs and teas test!

I am looking for a back up plan. I dont want to be in school forever. I have been looking into Surgical Tech and Phelobotomy as a back up. I would like some in put on what to do. Im soooo confused. I also looked at Everst College in Merrillville for LPN and Indiana Dabney in hammond. Im lost! Indiana Dabney does not offer financial aide and is a 15 month accel RN Program..Im so Confused!

Please some advice is much needed

[nursewannabe1819]

I know how you felt because I've been there. Relax, if nursing is in your heart, you will get into nursing. Most people who applied did not get in on their 1st try. NS is very difficult to get into and difficult to complete. Just prepare yourself before you enter nursing, take all your prereqs prior the nursing program so you can just concentrated only on nursing courses. Check out your city community colleges, they are your best bet. Cheap tuitions and program take just 2 years, if you are willing to wait. Pretty much all nursing school you have to wait to get in. In the meantime, prepare yourself, get the best grade you can and volunteer at hospital, so you can see what nursing is about before you commit your time to it. Just my 2 cents!

[mscoffee05]

I totally understand how you feel. Try to do well in your pre-reqs to show the school that youre applying for that you are worth to be in their program. A lot of schools look at your GPA so make sure you have at least 3.0 and above. Hope this helps =) goodluck!