Seems like I'll never get into Nursing School

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I accept that Nursing School is super hard to get into, and I have been trying so hard to keep up my GPA. I have made 2 C's, one in statistics and the other in History(which I am repeating). I just find it so frustrating that I can't get into Nursing School. I have been trying so hard. My friend and I applied to the same schools last semester and we both got on the waiting list and she got in but I did not (and she's 2 years younger than me.) I know it is neither her fault nor mine, but it just makes me really sad because I truly have been giving it my all. I am starting to feel that maybe Nursing is not for me. I have applied to 3 Nursing schools again this semester for Fall and Summer 2009 and while others have started hearing, I have not. I am sorry to vent like this, but it's really upsetting. I feel like I can go into any other major and finish off quicker, but because I want to be a Nurse, I am stuck repeating courses I made B's in even. Any feedback as to what I should do? Should I just change my major....as maybe this career isn't for me? I am still young so it is fine that I am having to wait, but life will not wait for me forever and I do not want to spend years trying to get into Nursing School, especially with greater chances of not getting in. :cry:

Thanks Gem34. I have taken all of the General Education Nursing Classes such as LifeSpan, Nutrition, Micro, Chemistry, A&PI&II, Psychology etc and have not made a single "C" in any of those classes, but it seems that is not what nursing schools are looking for. I guess I have to make my background more professional and more enthusiastic?! THanks again for all the great remarks! I will keep an open mind about this, but am repeating some courses over the summer. However, like I stated, if I don't get in for the Fall, I will just go a different route. I guess I just need to be patient, which I am...it's just frustrating sometimes you know?

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Specializes in Critical Care (ICU/CVICU).

Hey! Where are you located? How far are you willing to relocate??? If moving is not an issue I know a school (BSN program) that practically has no competition, yet has OUTSTANDING NCLEX pass rates. PM me for more info...

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing.

Here in vermont it's pretty tough to get into programs too because there just aren't many spots...one thing I would recommend is to have lots of recommendation letters: one or two from your A&P/Micro professors, one or two from volunteer organizations, and an employer one. Just a thought! good luck!

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I am located in Texas and not willing to move too far. What school were you suggesting?

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