I will make this as easy as possible to understand. When I first started school..I knew that I wanted to go into medicine and become a doctor...but I was told by every single white man, and white woman... that "becoming a medical doctor would be to difficult for your background (race, economic standing, gender)...maybe you should become a nurse".
I decided to become a Nurse, as I was told...and the same opposition I recieved in wanting to become a doctor...I recieved when going into Nursing.."Maybe you should be a teacher, because Nursing is so competitive".
I think that if I went to become a teacher...there would be that same woman who discouraged my mother 20 years ago..instructing me to become a ganitor...(because of the benefits of course):icon_roll
My mother who is an immigrant said there was white woman who had to advise her when she was in the nursing program. This same woman told her, there would be no way she could complete the program with 2 kids and a job. She did, and the same woman is advising people today in Queens, New York..I won't reveal her name but she is great at turning people away from the nursing program...especially if they don't look like her. She works at Queensborough Community College.
1. I took all of my pre-courses for the nursing program in 2006-2007.
2. I wrote essays, went to countless open houses, and gave up about 7 times because I was always told that there were "400 applicants and 60 seats".
3. I spent more than $500 (U.S) sending out applications and buying transcripts to send to these schools.
4 I found NO LUCK in New York and decided to try and pursue a nursing program out of state.
5. The County College of Morris, recieved my application and CALLED me, to come in and fill out a 'Letter of Intent Form"...all the way in Dover, New Jersey.
6. I was born in New York and (this is no excuse), I can't drive...I took 1 bus and 4 trains to get to Dover, New Jersey. I got to Dover and took a cab to the school, after I got lost twice. Paid some more money and filled out my Letter of Intent.
7. About a month later...the school sent me an acceptance letter, saying that I was a candidate for the nursing program...because my grades were waaay higher than what they wanted, which was a 2.5 GPA...I also had all of my courses and was ready for clinicals.
8. I was SOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY!!! I slept with that letter under my pillow and vowed to God that I would work hard and become a nurse.
9. I recieved a school i.d. number and went online (as I was directed)...to register.
10. I was blocked from registration..I called the school and spoke to the Chairperson...he was not in and I left a message. He called me back and told me:
"I'm sorry you recieved that letter....but you didn't get into the program, It was a mistake with the Admissions department. I am so sorry".
11. I hung up the phone and I cried for a good hour.
12. I called him back and asked him...why would they send that letter to me...and I told him that my mother was so happy for me, and my family as well...He said sorry and that he had to go.
After all of this, and the 4 hour commute that I was willing to make everyday to get to New Jersey...another school called me. The College of New Rochelle accepted me into their Nursing BSN Program.
I am stuck because I don't know who to believe. After the County College of Morris did that to me...I just gave up. I have a B.A. and I was willing to get an Associates Degree, which is a step lower because I wanted this dream soooo bad.
The College of New Rochelle, sent me a letter saying that I am in for Spring 2009..
But because of my experience, I don't even believe the letter.
The County College of Morris is a 2 year college (Associates Degree)
The College of New Rochelle is a BSN Degree, and 18 months Accelerated..
Can you give up your spot to the Nursing Program to someone more deserving?
This whole experience has taught me, in amerika...its not what you know, but who you know...the color of your skin, and who you are willing to sleep with...to get what you want. A Great Lesson.
I'm leaving for Havana, Cuba in January 2009.
Peace
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Well, Sue....for a woman your age I would expect that you would at least respect the experiences of other people. I see that your years have not aided you in this area.
Sweetie, don't worry about my way or my journey, I just understand better than you....that, this side of the world is not it...
I don't need nursing to make me...and maybe you do.
So Sue...oh sweet dear...knitting and baking Sue...why don't you go help save some lives instead of posting on a meaningless thread, regarding someone's experience.
This is all fun for me...but with your 7,000+ post, I see that you Dear OLD Sue...spend more time online than near that bedside aiding your patients...
where you should be..
:yeah: