Unique Circumstance Applying to Accelerated BSN. Need advice and guidance..

[ruralmed101]

Hello everyone! I had some questions and did not know where to look for some guidance. I had an academic dismissal from an osteopathic medical school at the beginning of Year 2. I want to pursue rural medicine and that is my main goal. I know it may seem that a nursing program will sound like merely a backup plan but I just do not see my skills and knowledge translating anywhere else. I really want to work out in rural clinics and have an extensive resume that conveys that as well. I was wondering what my chances would be if I were to finish up taking the prerequisites I am missing and applying for an accelerated RN program.

I know I will have to do some explaining with regards to my situation in medical school. I have paperwork and all that documenting significant family troubles which ultimately led to my failing out. However, my school is more than happy to write a letter of good standing in all other classes up until the failure of two of my classes in the beginning of Year 2. I have since taken care of my life stressors and I am prepared to go on forwards with my education. I have the utmost of respect for nurses and I would like honest opinions if ya'll were in my shoes. Would I have a chance of nursing schools considering someone like me? All I ever wanted to do is be able to work in small clinics/hospitals that are very rural. Hence, I never view nursing school as a lower-level backup to medical school. I just want to be able to fulfill what I set out to do even if it means changing my profession within the realm of healthcare.

Apologies for the long post but I would really appreciate any and all input. If there are more personal questions I will be more than happy to private message or email. Thanks again for reading everyone. Hope everyone had a great New Year.