So I'm going to try this whole process over again, as a repeat offender...I mean applicant for UW's BSN program 2014. I applied last year, made it through the proctored essay portion but was not accepted. After nursing (haha) my wounds w/ large amounts of ice cream, chocolate & such, I've recently found my mojo to try again. Anyone else re-applying or 1st time applying for 2014? I know it's extremely early in the game, but those deadlines come up faster than you think! I've saved all the tips applicants that have applied more than once and hope that 2nd time is the charm.
Anyone else out there getting ready for it? We got this
Wow congrats guys! Makes me feel better that a lot of you guys are getting in. KristenJ is right, we can find another way. Just as long as we don't loose our determination of being coming a nurse, we will get there sooner or later. Doesn't matter how many times you try. I'll give it a third shot next year! Nursing is something I'm passionate about and I'm not going to let anything get in the way. Looking forward to hearing more good news from you guys. Keep us updated on the nursing programs.
Things definitely have a way of working out. I applied to 2 MSN programs and 2 BSN programs this year, and I was getting ready to start applications for ADN programs this spring. Every route has its pros and cons. I got rejected, waitlisted, and accepted this cycle. It was definitely an emotional time of ups & downs, but at the end of the day, my goal is unaltered. As long as you keep your eyes on the prize, you can make it happen.
7 years ago I decided I wanted to be a nurse. My mom and dad (Love them to death) told me I wasnt smart enough to be a nurse and that I should go to beauty school or be a receptionist. I failed math 98 and 99 all together six times. I worked night shift at the hospital while trying to pay for my school and pass my AWFUL pre-reqs. I failed the TEAS test three times and didnt get in to two schools I applied for. I only have a GPA of 3.4 and I was told by multiple professors that my grades werent high enough to get in to a nursing program. If my high school teachers knew I got in to UW school of nursing they would laugh in your face. I share this to tell you to not give up. Keep pushing. Keep your head up. Dont let not getting in define you! If you are suppposed to be a nurse you will be a nurse! God bless you all!
You all have the right idea, the key is to be relentless about making your future happen. My story is kind of weird, but really it's about finding yourself in the process. Overcoming adversity and knowing why and you did it, and why that will make you a better nurse, that's something the nursing school values. To any nursing hopefuls, be creative about taking charge of this, learn about yourself, know yourself. I had so much trouble stamping that on my application, but you can do it!
Btw; nursing classmates, I know it's super soon, but Facebook? If you look up Clare Joy C, who goes to UW, you should be able to find me. I like networking:)
Just_Keep_Swiming, I was waitlisted at #9 last year. During the summer, I moved up the list until I was #1. By early Sept, I was still #1 and they asked me to complete all the compliance requests so that I'd be ready to enroll if a spot opened up. It wasn't until the day before the fall orientation that they said, "Sorry, this isn't going to work out this year". Hang in there. There's a good chance people will decide to go to other schools or get pregnant or move away, etc etc.
I want this more than anything so I hope you're right sweet disposition! I wish I could attend summer classes so if I did get in, my fall courses wouldn't be so overloaded since I'll still be active duty and working 10 hours through the week and some weekends. Whatever happens, will happen.
I was waitlisted #8 for UW. I just don't believe 8 people who got accepted are not going, so I've decided to end it and focus on my kids. This has cost my family so much, and I hate being a failure and disappointing them. Good luck to the rest of you!
I was waitlisted #8 for UW. I just don't believe 8 people who got accepted are not going, so I've decided to end it and focus on my kids. This has cost my family so much, and I hate being a failure and disappointing them. Good luck to the rest of you!
You've worked so hard to get to this point! Don't throw it away just yet, a lot can happen between now & 24 Sept!
landj - congratulations!! , Mosby I am so sorry! number 8 is a great spot, I would highly recommend sticking it out and just going through with the steps!! There are times only few reject, and there are times the whole waitlist goes through. Alot of people decide other schools (believe it or not), UW nursing is researched based, and alot of people like other schools that are more "supportive" - really invested clinical instructors, has that different atmosphere (not saying uw isn't supportive) like Seattle U alot of people choose there, or other schools. (I got in elsewhere and was debating for a while). Also what a previous commenter said, it doesn't work out because of various reasons, one of them were people didn't pass the required prerequisite classes. PLEASE STICK IT OUT!
They will update you periodically. But not often enough. I was wait listed for the ABSN and I made one contact in the office that I email to find out where I am. They are really nice about it! Good luck Just_keep_swimming!
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Congrats landij!