What would you do if you keep trying to get into RN programs, but keep getting denied

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hihi everyone!

ok, so i'm getting my prereqs done, and im gonna start applying for the rn program at my community college, and if i do get in, hopefully i can start by winter 2012

however, my gpa is so dang low, 3.36, and the average gpa of those who get in is like 3.75, well actually i think its higher. i would already have retaken the classes i needed to, so this is actually the highest i can get it to.

im doing the cna program and volonteering at that place where old people live so hopefully it increases my chances of getting in.

im planning on applying at about 10 other community colleges that offer the program, but i know my chances are slim, like probably 17% :crying2:

im only a junior in highschool but im afraid ill never get in the RN program and transfer to a BSN. :crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2::crying2:

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If you make a decent effort and are unsuccessful, you might want to consider going to LPN school and going the LPN to RN route. Good luck.

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I know schools you can get into with that GPA. PM me and I can give you some names of the schools, but you may have to relocate...

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I would talk to the chair of the nursing program you want to get into and see what she says. That reallys is the best person to go to for advice. They can tell you exactly what they are looking for when they sort through that pile of applications.

Community College programs are tough to get into. My school had over 1500 applicants this year for 60 spots (I had originally head over 300, but the chair gave me the 1500 number). The wouldn't even look at anyone without at least a 3.5 average. My high school grades were terrible, luckily my college GPA was much better - 3.75.

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thanks starmickey03, and id private message you, but i dont know how..

sorry im a newbie to this site, but my email adress is: [email protected]

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Caliotter3 has it right on the nose. Get your LPN and bridge it to RN.

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sorry, but is it hard to get into an lpn program?

or could i do it online?

thanks in advance!

oh and i i do get into lpn, and then try to become an rn, how hard would that be?

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sorry, but is it hard to get into an lpn program?

or could i do it online?

thanks in advance!

oh and i i do get into lpn, and then try to become an rn, how hard would that be?

Look for LPN courses in your area. I doubt that you will find any online as clinicals need to be completed

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Another route to consider is to apply for private schools. The major drawback is the cost. I am attending a private school for my ASN and after everything is said and done, it will cost me close to $50K. The local JC offers the same program for a LOT less, but between taking pre-reqs, applying and taking the nursing classes, it is taking around 4 1/2 years to complete (for an ASN). I do not suggest the LPN to RN route. You will more than likely work at a nursing home, complete your RN and then apply for RN positions in hospitals. A lot of hospitals do not want nursing home nurses, so it decreases your chances of getting the job you really want. Nothing against LPNs they are a very valuable piece of the nursing puzzle, but hospitals view the ones that work at nursing homes as nurses with bad habits. If you disagree, talk to HR reps at your local hospital.

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You will be able to use the PM function once you have posted at least 15 times. There are no online LPN programs that do not have a required clinical component, either a preceptorship in your home area, or clinical classes in the area of the school.

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I think my parents have saved enough money for me to attend a private college, and if I need to I can get student loans. I would apply to private schools, but even those are competitive here where I live.

But 50,000 is a lot, and that's really just to get your ASN, not your BSN? And it takes 4 1/2 years? What I wanted to do was the rn to bsn transfer and that would have only taken about 5 years including prereqs...

By the way, whats your GPA for like your prereqs? Thank you so much for all your advice!

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Have you gone in and talked to any of the community colleges? I was just accepted to a community college program with a 3.5, the ratio was 64 students chosen out of over 1000. My school looks at your NLN score and the average gpa of just hs chem, hs bio and a&p 1. I think you will do just fine, especially with such a strong drive to be a nurse from highschool. Good luck!!

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