struggling help!!!

[young3]

so i don't know where to go anymore. I just turned 33 i have been through hell and back. i lost my mom a year ago in a car accident im an only child no father, lost my house everything, been through health problems, i literally have 9 lives, you name it, and im still standing here fighting. i have a BS degree but was in a traditional nursing bsn program, i didn't pass because of life on lifes terms. after all that i am trying to apply to a accelerated nursing program i have an excellent resume, i have been a medical assistant for years, i decided to become certified and not being in school for a couple of years took a book studied and passed the certification test first try and actually did better than just passing, i have a gpa of 3.2. Can anyone out there please throw me a life line. i got turned down from northeastern university they said flat out no your not competitive enough. before i give up ill die trying, my moms last words were be a nurse finish your dreams =(

[ashley_bird]

You have too keep applying. If nursing is your dream and this is what you want to do, you go for it! There is a reason why you're still standing; you're not done yet. Schools will always find something to say on why they did not accept you, but that doesn't mean you do not qualify to go get into a program, it simply means they are not the right program for you. Branch out and apply to as many schools as you can and to schools that fit your needs. Someone will say yes. Do not give up.

[Stjulienkimberly]

Don't give up ,keep applying.Have you thought about applying for an Lpn program then bridge program being you have good experience itat not be hard.

[OllieRugby]

I'm in the same boat, but without any medical experience. My overall GPA isn't great, but the GPA from my most current classes is good and I scored really high on the entrance exams. I'm kind of scared of what I'd do if I don't get in. But either way, my next few months during the admissions process, I'm going to continue to take classes and boost my overall GPA and then volunteer at a hospital or something.

[xxstarrynitesxx]

First and foremost, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Losing a loved and getting hit from the left and right by life shows your resilience. If nursing is truly what you want to pursue, then you have a number of options to get there.

You may need to consider retaking some courses in order to be more competitive and/or the entrance exams if applicable. Nursing programs are notoriously difficult to get into as you are competing for a spot with other students who may have higher grades. Look into whether or not your prerequisites are "current". After a certain period of time some schools may decide that "x" years is too long. Yes, it may be a bump in the road, but many nursing schools may now be getting applicants with higher GPAs. Please also consider that because you did not pass one nursing program may make it more difficult for you to get into another program.

I agree with stjulienkimberly that an LPN/LVN program may be the next best step. You may need to work your way up to becoming a RN. Don't forget that LPN/LVNs are nurses as well! I would also suggest doing looking into an ASN/ADN program as well. These programs can be just as competitive to get into and you'll be considered a RN. After working as a RN you can decide whether or not you want to try doing a RN-BSN program at a later point in time.

Lastly, apply to more than one school! You are really going to have do your research and visit a nursing advisor/counselor at each school. A for profit school is also an option. Check with each school individually to see what their policies are. Don't be afraid to slow down some. Your journey to being a nurse may take longer and cost more than you'd like. Make sure you are in a strong place mentally because if you are able to get a second chance there may not be a third. Life does indeed happen, but you have to show that your coping mechanisms are in place and you are capable of not letting life interfere with you. Some programs, especially an accelerated program may be reluctant but work hard to show that you have changed to them. As a side note, make sure that you qualify for an accelerated program. Most people I know in accelerated programs already have a bachelor's degree of some sort. I am sure you checked into that before applying, but your competition for an accelerated program may be so fierce because other applicants have degrees under their belts.

Keep searching and best wishes!

[prettywishes]

I'm super sorry to hear about your losses, that is hard enough and there really aren't words to describe it. Hang in there!!

Maybe you could try a community college or an LPN program instead of a university?

For my nursing program, they calculated your GPA by using 5 classes, and I was freaking out because my GPA was a mere 3.4 when I applied.

I seriously considered applying to programs in the states close by because I was concerned and told by many that all the seats would be taken by students with a 4.0 GPA. Keep trying and don't give up if this is your dream! Good luck and the best to you.