What to do while waitlisted

NaomieRN · Jun 8, 2006

Try to apply to as many schools as possible.

I would start taking classes toward BSN.

nursecher · Jun 8, 2006

I agree to apply to every school in your area. You could get all of the co-reqs and pre-reqs done and then start taking classes that will transfer toward a BSN as the last poster said.

If not maybe get on a wait list and work to save up money for while you are in school.

sddlnscp · Jun 9, 2006

Hi! I'm a Coloradoan too. :) Make sure that you have all of your pre-reqs completed first - many schools keep adding one or two new ones every year. I know that my school said that since we got in this year we won't have to do it, but those that start the full-time program in the fall and from here on out will now be required to take nutrition which was not a pre-req prior to this year. Seems like there is always something, so be on the lookout and knock those out of the way as they come up.

As others have said, if you plan to get a BSN, working on some of those core classes that will be required will save you time in the future, so that is always a good option. Check out the school you plan to attend and see what they want so you don't end up taking classes that you don't need or miss an opportunity to take ones you do.

Phlebotomy - yes, many places do hire phlebotomists depending on where you live. The hospitals in my area don't even require certification, they do on-the-job training. They are not always hiring though, so be careful of that, sometimes it can be hard to find a job as one. I suggest checking with your local hospitals to find out if you have to have the class or if they do on-the-job training. Either way, the skill will not hurt you any.

Best of luck!!! Let me know if you have any more questions.

L&D_2b · Jun 9, 2006

i live in colorado and it seems that the average waitlist time is 2-3 years. is there anything i can do to be productive in that time? (school wise) would a certificate in phlebotomy help? if so can i do anything with that certificate alone? (will anyone hire me without any other training) any other classes that you can suggest i take? thanks in advance!

around here, if the waitlist is that long, many people go to lpn school and then take the rn bridge program. the rn bridge program doesn't have a waitlist at all.

hope this helps!

--marci

lisabeth · Jun 9, 2006

Try to apply to as many schools as possible.
I would start taking classes toward BSN.

That is exactly my plan if I dont get in when I apply this next Spring. Maybe take a CNA class and get those points first, and then work weekends while I take pre-reqs for the BSN.

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · Jun 10, 2006

That's what I planned on doing - working on the BSN courses while waitlisted for the ADN program. Here's my concern though: colleges (for the BSN) will only accept 62-65 credits from community colleges. So I will graduate with over 75 credits with my ADN plus credits I worked on towards the BSN while waitlisted. Unless I'm missing something here...there's a whole bunch of credits that won't transfer to the BSN because they only allow 62-65 total credits from the community colleges. So I guess this means that we need to take those BSN courses while waitlisted at a four year college or university even though the community colleges offer them? I know most BSN programs I have seen in my state give you a flat 29 credits toward your BSN from your ADN RN. They also allow transfer of accepted courses for general ed up to the total limit of 62-65. That said...I do know that I have to take more courses at the university. Otherwise I'm taking more than the 62-65 credits and they won't be accepted for transfer at the BSN level. Thoughts? Anyone know anything about this?

lisabeth · Jun 10, 2006

I found out last semester that my community college has a BSN program through Arlington. I would hope they will accept more credits than that cause I took a lot of classes 20 years ago. I am not going to worry, cause so far, everything has worked out that I was so worried about. I am not going to say I dont still worry about things from time to time, but I know things will work out the way they are supposed to go.

ms mimi · Jun 10, 2006

i had to wait 4 semesters, but they flew by. i thought about taking classes toward a BSN program but by the time i made up my mind it was time to enter the ADN program. while i waited i took all of my pre- and co-reqs. and i took some classes that i would need to go to the university after i finish my ADN. plus the ADN is 4 semesters vs. BSN 5-6 semesters, so i think they kinda even out. but the ADN is cheaper.

NoWaNrN, ASN, RN · Jun 10, 2006

I'd do the LPN program and later do a bridge for the RN. Look into vocational schools, lots of them are doing LPN programs and some even have RN programs. Watch and make sure that you can transfer to the other school you want to go to if you do the vocational school.