I wasn't accepted into the nursing program. I left my community college to pursue another nursing program hoping that it would get me closer to being a nurse. It was a bad decision and set me back some. Right now, I am not even sure if I want to be a nurse anymore. I am getting older, and I just don't see myself still living at home in the next few years. And when I do move out to support myself it will be incredibly challenging to pursue nursing school at the same time. The long waiting lists, being told to possibly wait to get accepted in 2010, 2011 is just not promising to me. I'll be too old. And the older I get the less motivated I am. I don't want to be like some women who are in their late 30s, 40s chasing after nursing school their whole life. I have ran across a lot of them
I made a thread about going into health administration, maybe that will be a bit more realisitc for me. I won't be tied down every single day for 8 hours, and I can go to class, work, and be able to finnacially support myself until I get a degree. I don't know, I am just confusd. I dont know what direction I need to go in with my life
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
i am 23. if i go into an lpn program i will not finish in a year, i still have to complete pre reqs which will take awhile. the only program for lpn in my city rejected me, and i can never apply their again.
the problem seems to be the lack of patience on your part. even entering into an rn program will not make you a nurse within a year. you stated that you have to complete pre-requisites, anyhow, so, it would not happen within a year. also, are you sure that you can never apply for the lpn program in your city again?
also, are you sure that you can never apply for the lpn program in your city again?
i was wondering the same thing---how is that possible?? unless you got kicked out for something illegal like cheating or a huge error in clinicals how can you be banned from a school?
If you will have pre-reqs for LPN school, you'll have them for RN school.
Lack of completed pre-reqs could be the major reason you didn't get accepted, and I have never heard of a nursing school or ANY school where you could only apply once and never again.
Priority will usually be given to those that have the most pre- and co-reqs completed.
Don't waste the time, use it. Take the Anatomy, Biology, all of the non-nursing classes they will allow you to take.
This will make it much easier for you when the time comes...go to school part-time, get a job, save money.
Specializes in Community Health, Med-Surg, Home Health.
if you will have pre-reqs for lpn school, you'll have them for rn school.
lack of completed pre-reqs could be the major reason you didn't get accepted, and i have never heard of a nursing school or any school where you could only apply once and never again.
priority will usually be given to those that have the most pre- and co-reqs completed.
don't waste the time, use it. take the anatomy, biology, all of the non-nursing classes they will allow you to take.
this will make it much easier for you when the time comes...go to school part-time, get a job, save money.
i have never heard of a limited application process as well; they may limit how many times a person is accepted and does not attend, or how many times a person can fail a nursing course and repeat after being accepted into a nursing program, but i have not heard of never being able to apply again in life.
and, for sure...if there are pre-requisites for an lpn program, there will be even more for an rn. it appears to be lack of patience to complete projects and understanding in the requirements of each program that blocks the op.
I started my pre-reqs in Jan 07 (one class a semester as I was working full time and commuting in an hour + each day) and I applied to my school in September and was accepted in October and start here in a couple weeks. 2010 is not that far away at all...nor is 2011.
Like a previous poster said, it sounds like a lot of negative self talk and you are using one "no" as grounds to quit. There are other programs and schools out there that you can, and should be applying to, if this is something that you really want to do. IMO, you need to take a few days to think this all over and really make sure if this is something that you really want to do, that you have the passion for. And you also need to take more time to really think if admin is something that you will be happy doing for the rest of your life. I know that I wouldnt be happy sitting in an office for 8+ hours a day, 5 days a week. Admin and nursing are complete opposites and it is a bit concerning that you are willing to make a complete 180 after working to hard to get into a nursing program.
You know what? Rejection happens. Not just in applying to school...but in every day life. Its how you handle it that matters most.
I think what you need to do it get back up, dust yourself off and hop back into the saddle.
I will be 38 when I graduate OCT 2009....... I have three girls one of which is mild MR and a disable vet husband and I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer and had a mastectomy in 2008. If I... along with the GRACE OF GOD can do all that, you can do your pre reqs and finish school too. Tell you the truth I am Glad I didnt go to nursing school in my 20 when I originally wanted too, I appreciate it so much more than I would have then, of course this is only meant for me. I work harder now and am more willing to make hard decisions and sacrifices. After all I have my family depending on me. Be patient you'll get there, remember fine things arent meant to be rushed.
I was taking pre reqs at a community college for a RN, and my mother pretty much pressured me into attending this new LPN school in my city that opened last year. She thought it would be quicker because I wouldn't have to take all those pre reqs. If you check the Michigan forum, you can read about it there.
I did not finish all of my pre reqs at the community college, I stopped midstream, because the other program apparently did not have much if any pre reqs. It was a latteral program, and I was supposed to go through CNA/PCA/ and then sit for the LPN. The rules changed and they allowed students to take the TEAS test early, we were given very little time to study for it. I crammed for a week, and I missed the score by 10 points. I was not allowed to retest and my counselor told me to submit my application for LPN anyway. She said if I retook the test, most likely my score would not change very much.
Well, I submitted my application, prayed, prayed, prayed and was rejected. I did not really know how the program worked, I thought they were going to help me and give me guidance so that I could do well enough to get into the program. Everything was so rushed. They told me they had tutors and the classes there would prepare you for LPN, it was all a lie. My counselor told me that I can only apply for the program ONE time.
I'm upset that I wasted a whole semester of my life, that I could have used towards my RN. I could have taken 4 classes and been a step closer. Now, I am set back, getting older and discouraged. I had everyone thinking that I was going to be in nursing school..I feel like a failure and I know I let my family down
You should be doing this for you, and you only. I know that its extremely discouraging to be denied as you were, but like I said before if this something that you really want to do, and have an extreme passion for...you will just brush yourself off and get moving again. Use this experience for extra motivation and look for a program that better suits YOUR needs. Finish those couple pre-reqs that you need (you could probably do this in a semester or two) and apply to programs this upcoming fall or next spring.
I just have to say, alot of my peers in the RN program are my age and up - a good amount of second-career and second-degree students in my lot!
Don't let your disappointment and keen sense of failure get the best of you; I know at the tender age of 23 that 30's and 40's sounds so much older to you, but, take it from someone who feels like 23 was just a few weeks ago...it's not as old as you think! Women tend to have this internal clock, a sort of unconscious plan of what we should accomplish by what age; it's not always a bad thing, but can be very damaging in certain situations such as this one. I would always encourage one to get their education sooner rather than later, but not all is lost to you even remotely, my dear. It's just that it's not clear to you until you actually reach the age! :nuke:
Grieve your loss, then move on. Please believe me, you have PLENTY of time.
And the older I get the less motivated I am. I don't want to be like some women who are in their late 30s, 40s chasing after nursing school their whole life. I have ran across a lot of them
Trust me...when you get to be in your late 30s you won't feel old at all. And if you think 30 and 40 is too old to do anything new, then you are in for a pretty mundane existence for the last 40 or 50 years of your life.
I think you need to go back to bed and wake up on the other side, cuz apparently you woke up on the wrong side.
I'm 37 and I'm one of "those" old people pursuing a nursing degree. I wish you luck - just remember, the career you choose in your 20s may not be what you want to do in your 30s. And lol - funny enough, it also may change again in your 40s and 50s. Good thing is - its YOUR life and you get to choose what you want.
A positive attitude goes a long way .... hope you find your calling.
pagandeva2000, LPN
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the problem seems to be the lack of patience on your part. even entering into an rn program will not make you a nurse within a year. you stated that you have to complete pre-requisites, anyhow, so, it would not happen within a year. also, are you sure that you can never apply for the lpn program in your city again?