What would you do.. need advice

[arianag]

I am so upset the school I am applying for requires all the shots to be completed before the application is due on February 1st. The admissions website that list all the shots says Hep B must be completed- or have a plan to be finished by the time enrollment starts. I have 2 out of the series done and was told by the admissions lady that they changed it and the whole Hep B series must be completed by the application deadline feb 1st... I cannot get the third shot for a couple months. I would definently have it completed by enrollment like the site says and she just told me I could appeal to the head of the nursing department. What would you do? Any advice?? I have everything else done, all pre-reqs all other immunizations. Waiting until september to apply again just seems like so far away!

[caliotter3]

I have never seen a situation involving the Hep B series where having the first shot was not sufficient. Just go ahead as planned, and when they approach you about it, do the appeal. Good luck.

[arianag]

I know, I told the admissions lady if I would have known I needed to start the series 7 months ago I would have.. I pretty much will need to talk to the head of the nursing school by monday, and I have no idea how to go about it without sounding rude.

[christyness, BSN]

My program required the first two shots be done by the beginning of the program.

You should do what you were told you can do - appeal to the director of your nursing program.

If you aren't able to get in this time, and you have student loans, you may want to take some classes toward an AA until next year so you won't have to start paying the loans back.

[Saysfaa]

The best way I've found to avoid sounding rude, is to explain the situation objectively (without getting into anyone's fault) and ask for their help (or ask what I can do to solve this problem). I think part of why that helps me not be rude, is that it helps me keep a good attitude.

Usually, people can see the fairness issue in something like this and usually they want to help. Well, as long as one doesn't go in with a chip on their shoulder or with an sense of entitlement.

Good luck to you.

[Student4_life]

As a back up you can get blood work done(Titer)to prove you have had the vaccine before and most 85%ish develop long term immunity.