For all those that are prenursing now, What are your plans if you aren't accepted to a nursing program? Just thinking realistically of all the possibilities that may happen, such as doing poorly on the entrance exam, not enough seats available for you, grades weren't competitive, or what have you...
For me, I haven't given much thought on it until recently, as I had my heart set to starting clinicals for Fall 2014. Had my career and education future completely planned out for at least a decade, based on fact that I got into the nursing program. I didn't think I need to worry because I feel like I've worked very hard on my prereqs, and achieved a 4.0 GPA. BUT I know that's not the smartest thing to do, as ANYTHING can happen. So now, after some thought, I will find a fulltime job (not working now) just in case this doesn't pan out. And then reapply next semesters, and to other schools and LVN programs. Just as a realistic plan B.
Of course, I would be extremely devastated if not accepted, but planning all this out will lead to less disappointment and a less hurt.
What's everyone else's backup plan(s)? Or better yet, how would you cope with disappointment??
Since my pre-requisite courses are CNA and if I can't get in to Nursing School at my CC on the first try, I will work as a CNA, and work on improving my test scores/studying/take certain classes. I will also apply to other schools for LPN and bridge over to ADN or BSN from there.
I am applying to an ASN program and if I do not get in the plan is to get all of the required preadmittance course work done for my BSN so I can go straight into it after I do finish my ASN
Most people at my school become Public Health majors. Keep in mind I go to a four year traditional BSN school. Many of the applicants are ages 18-21. However we have a lot of people not get in considering 2,000 apply and 100 get in.
I am applying to an ASN program and if I do not get in the plan is to get all of the required preadmittance course work done for my BSN so I can go straight into it after I do finish my ASN
That's not a bad plan at all! If you do not get into your ASN program, continue taking coursework toward the goal of being able to apply to a BSN program. When the next application period comes for the ASN program, apply again... and if you're qualified/ready to apply to the BSN program, apply there too. Once you get all the prerequisite coursework done and all the Gen Ed stuff done, an RN program is going to run about 2 years either way.
I cannot stress enough that once you're qualified as an applicant, start applying everywhere that you meet entry requirements. You might not be selected for a while, but if you do not apply, the answer will always be "no."
Apply to multiple schools! there's a chance that if one doesn't accept you maybe another will. That's what happened in my situation although one year apart.
My plan is the same as cedeakin. If I don't get in the ASN program at the school im currently attending, I'm gonna take the BSN requirements throughout the summer and Fall and apply to both programs.
Specializes in Maternal Child, Home Health, Med/Surg.
If I don't get in, I will assess my pre requisites and retake what isn't up to par. At this point, there's only microbiology, and chemistry that could hurt me. However, I'm pretty secure with my ap grades. :)
It depends on the area you live in. For example I live in an area that has several BSN/ADN/LPN programs and tons of hospitals clinics and LTC facilities so the market is good. But I spent 3 years applying to half of the schools in my area, and the one I finally got into last fall it was my FOURTH attempt! So it is wise to always have plan A B and probably C. (FYI I spent those 3 years working as a CNA and loved it!)
I am applying to an ASN program and if I do not get in the plan is to get all of the required preadmittance course work done for my BSN so I can go straight into it after I do finish my ASN
That exactly. If I don't get into my ADN programs I'll be working on all the general ed requirements for a BSN. History, music, art, Math, statistics, etc. That way when I finish my ADN I can complete my RN to BSN bridge quickly because I'll only have advanced RN courses left to do.
I'll probably get my degree in community health sciences or human development & family studies. If I was able to find a job where I go to school at now, I'd stay in the area and apply as a second degree seeking student to our nursing program because they get more consideration.
My plans if I don't get accepted to a nursing program at any state universities I'm applying I will apply to my community college nursing program it's way easier to get in ... and if I don't get in my community college nursing program .. i don't know what I would do :-/
If I don't get in this time around I will finish the last few classes I need for my prereqs for the BSN program and would apply for both programs next year. Would also look and see if I have any classes that I may be able to retake to be a little more competitive.
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Since my pre-requisite courses are CNA and if I can't get in to Nursing School at my CC on the first try, I will work as a CNA, and work on improving my test scores/studying/take certain classes. I will also apply to other schools for LPN and bridge over to ADN or BSN from there.