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??
I'm in a similar position right now. May I ask how old you were in this post and if you ever did decided to get pregnant? I am having a difficult time deciding between school first, and babies later, or babies first and school later. Would like to hear your thoughts and any advice you may have for me.
Radiology school is my back up. I will apply for 4 nursing programs once my pre reqs and some general courses are done. One is an as program while the it her three are LPN programs, that allow me to bridge to RN, asn programs if I have the next set of pre reqs done, which I plan on starting right now because they are needed for the as program anyways. But if I can't get into any nursing g programs I will go to school for Radiology.
Radiology school is my back up. I will apply for 4 nursing programs once my pre reqs and some general courses are done. One is an as program while the it her three are lpn programs, that allow me to bridge to RN, asn programs if I have the next set of pre reqs done, which I plan on starting right now because they are needed for the as program anyways. But if I can't get into any nursing g programs I will go to school for Radiology.
I'm seriously considering radiation therapy! Best of luck whichever way you end up.
NurseH1903
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I'm in a similar position right now. May I ask how old you were in this post and if you ever did decided to get pregnant? I am having a difficult time deciding between school first, and babies later, or babies first and school later. Would like to hear your thoughts and any advice you may have for me.