Hi, I need all your advice. I have already finish all my requirements to get into the nursing program but unfortunately I was place in a waiting list on all 3 schools I applied to. This fall i have no idea what to do. Should I take a class and become a CNA for a while? Please give me advice of what I can do while waiting to get accepted.
browsing 83 Posts Jun 17, 2005 This is what I'm worried about too. I still have one more year of pre-reqs left, but my school has a lottery system where students' GPAs have no value whatsoever. As long as a person has a C average, he or she is in IF picked in the lottery. Sorta sucks, but oh wells. I'm scared that I might not get picked, meaning I would have to wait another year just so that my name can be in the waiting list lottery. I think I'm going to apply to two colleges, but the other one has different requirements and I do not have enough time to take additional classes this year. That school accepts students two times per year whereas the college with the lottery system accepts just once a year, I believe.
SCCgraduateRN 18 Posts Jun 17, 2005 yeah it sure sucks to be in this situation. I am also thinking entering the respiratory care program. It is not as crowded there as nursing and the starting rate is also about the same. I will still be reapplying for the nursing program but at the same time I will open my choices that way i don't get behind.
z's playa 2,056 Posts Jun 17, 2005 I would take a class and become a CNA or PCA or PSW etc......Experience never hurts. Z
rayofsunshine 121 Posts Specializes in Med-Surge. Jun 17, 2005 I would probably work as much you could to save money. I just got accepted into a program (YEAH ) and the books cost $450.00 plus all the other things I'll need like uniforms, shoes, a stethoscope, etc. I would take a class and become a CNA or PCA or PSW etc......Experience never hurts. Z
SCCgraduateRN 18 Posts Jun 17, 2005 congratulation, so how long did it take you to get accepted, rayofsunshine?
rayofsunshine 121 Posts Specializes in Med-Surge. Jun 20, 2005 By God's grace, it didn't take me long. I applied to two schools and got into one of them. It was my first attempt.congratulation, so how long did it take you to get accepted, rayofsunshine?
z's playa 2,056 Posts Jun 20, 2005 what is a PCA and PSW? Personal Care Assistants and Personal Care Workers. Similar to a CNA.z
vivibonita 110 Posts Oct 18, 2005 By God's grace, it didn't take me long. I applied to two schools and got into one of them. It was my first attempt. which schools you applied for??!!Ligia
SarasotaRN2b 1,164 Posts Oct 19, 2005 Get your CNA and get a job in the hospital. If there is a specific area that you would like to work, it may be a great way to get into the department as a nurse. Many hospitals like to promote from within. I know that my hospital always has a demand for PCAs and many nursing students start that way.I'm a Health Unit Coordinator now, but I'm taking a 2-wk CNA course to challenge the state exam. I'm going to be able to cross train as a PCA (patient care assistant), and this way when I do start nursing school, I'll already have some floor experience. A definite help when it comes to clinicals.
milzer2012 105 Posts Specializes in Student. Oct 4, 2010 I'm going to take all of the optional classes as well as classes required for graduation, then what I can toward my BS. Hopefully I will only have 1 semester to wait.
