Waiting to get back into RN program

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So here I am, back to general studies because I got dropped from the program. I already sent my letter to see if I can get reaccepted for Fall-14 and should be hearing from them this month. I've looked at other majors but none of them seem to fit me. If I don't get accepted seems like LPN is the way to go but thats my last resort option. I really want to get back in to the RN program because I think I might regret doing the LPN program. The LPN classes are heavy on credit hours and expensive since some of the classes are 7 credit hours. Would you do the LPN program if you got rejected from the RN program? I need suggestions...this feels like a nothing I can do situation,...I hope I'm wrong though.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

Were you in the RN program and failed out? Or did you get rejected for admission? I wasn't sure from your post which situation applies.

Not sure about your program, but our RN courses are anywhere from 6 to 10 credits each, plus massive course fees. LPN is only cheaper because you go through 1 year of training instead of 2.

If you were in an RN program and failed out, you need to demonstrate you have a plan to remediate the issues you experienced that caused you to be dismissed. It should be sincere and well-planned, no excuses stated. If you are just trying to get accepted, your grades are your biggest consideration. Do what you can to get the best grades in your pre-reqs. If admission is based on points, boost your points with volunteer hours or paid CNA, phlebotomy, etc. hours.

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I was in the RN program and then failed my first semester. Including the pre-reqs, there is a total of 11 classes to take for first semester. I'm finished with 9 out of 11 and have to finish the 2 classes I failed if I get reaccepted. I'm finishing up my last pre-req class this spring semester. I have a set plan to do better on the classes I failed. You mentioned volunteering,...we don't get points for doing that but I did do it! I volunteered for 4 weeks.

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Specializes in ICU.

11 classes?? That's a lot. Plus I thought a prereq was something that had to be done before the program. Coreqs are what you take while in the program. I would try and finish all of your coreqs before getting back into the program. 11 classes are a lot for anyone to take. I am finishing my prereqs and coreqs before getting into the program this fall.

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What are core reqs? I didnt take 11 classes at once although you do have the option to do so. In my school, as long as you finish antomy 1 and lab, you could go straight into the program taking 11 classes although I would never recommend it. I was taking 6 classes when I went into first semester nursing and passed 4 out of the 6.

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Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

Pre-reqs must be taken before admission to a program. Co-reqs are courses that can be taken along with nursing courses, but it's usually highly recommended that you complete them prior to starting so all you have to focus on is nursing.

Are you sure you didn't mean 11 credits, not classes?

If all you needed was anatomy to get in, I can see why it was difficult. You really need a solid foundation in Physiology to understand the pathophysiology of disease and how it affects your patient. You also need a very thorough understanding of Pharmacology.

Get all pre-reqs & co-reqs completed and you'll have a greater chance of succeeding. Our program allows you to start with only pre-reqs but those students struggle mightily trying to keep up with taking 17 to 18 credits in one semester.

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I'm positive first semester is a total off 11 classes for a total of 19-21 credit hours (depending on what class you take). So what would be an example of a co-req? In my school, we don't have to take pharmocology until we go for our bachelors. We do have medication classes though which is like a mini pharmocology class.

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An example of a coreq is like my Advanced Physiology class. You have to have so many science credits before graduating. I finished A&P I and II and micro before the program. Those are my prereqs because they are a prerequirement to entering the nursing program. I could have either chosen Chemistry, Advanced Biology, or Advanced Human Physiology. This class needs to be completed before I graduate. So it is considered a corequirement. I am taking it now though which many people do. Many of the people in my class are already LPNs and are doing the bridge program in the fall.

I can't believe they don't require pharmacology. That's is the first semester in my ADN RN program. I was confused because at first it said you completed 9 out of 11 classes. 6 classes is still a lot. How many credits are each class? Mine range anywhere from 3-5 credits each. I took 5 last semester for 13 credits but this semester I am taking 4 for 16 and it's much harder.

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Most of the classes are 3 credits, some are 1 credit and the highest credit class would be my Nursing concepts class for 5 credits. Its funny how you mentioned taking micro prior to entrance into the program. What I did was take micro and lab with the Nursing classes for first semester. To clear things up, yeah there are a total of 11 classes for first semester and that semester includes Anatomy 2 and some other pre-req classes. However, once I got in, all those 1st semester pre-req classes were done so all I had was the 4 main nursing classes required for 1st semester plus micro which is a pre-req from 2nd semester for a total of 6 classes. I regret doing that, if I could do it again, I would of finished micro before entering the program.

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That just seems like an awful lot to me. Kinda like they are setting you up for failure. I would sit down with an advisor who can help navigate you through all of this. And while you are waiting to get back in I would get a solid foundation of A&P. I know some schools don't require prereqs and I think they are doing a disservice to their students. Many people just want the quickest way through the program and don't want any prereqs, I have seen that posted in here dozens of times, but they are setting themselves up for failure. If your school doesn't want to ultimately succeed, they have no business taking your money because that is all they want. I'm not saying that is what is going on in your case, but I would look into someone at that school that is going to help you succeed and graduate.

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Lol thats what I thought, it does seem like they're setting up people for failure. Some of the advisors are not nice and unfriendly so its hard to find someone to talk to. I just got a new advisor today by the way. This semester I'm taking my last pre-req class which is developmental psychology and a business course which is my last pre-req class (not required for nursing) for the radiology program in case I don't get accepted back in nursing. I was surprised when my advisor told me I might never get back in. Its like really?...after spending all this money at your private school to finish all these pre-req classes.

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