What's worst than getting rejected? I know!

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Specializes in CNA, RN Student.

Hey friends,

So....I got my rejection letter at the end of June and was devastated because I qualified with my points but was put into a lottery and was not chosen. Then, I was told based on the random waiting list generated by the computer system, I had no chance of getting in. The result: temporary devastation, crying, misery and I got over it and was geared towards Plan B, which consisted of finishing off the remainder of prereq's needed for my BS, which I planned on finishing after I complete my ADN.

So for the last month, I took a vacation, got married, moved into a new house and was getting over it, I was actually happy. But then, I started missing my old house and hated how we downsized to save money and started looking for a home with hubby and it was starting to take a toll on me. I started getting a little bit upset. My new husband decides he wants to go back to school, so we might have to sacrifice things financially (fine, I support his decision, after all, it's what I am doing) and I start wishing I had just gotten accepted into the program because then, I would be done sooner, and we wouldn't be stuck worrying about finances anymore.

So the problem: Last sunday, my darling 3 year old son drops my phone on concrete. The LCD screen goes white. I argue with T-Mobile about having equipment protection which they say I cancelled (never ever did!) and can't afford a new phone right now for a few weeks. So I deal with it and can accept calls, but can't make them, can't dial.

So I have no idea if I miss a call or have a voice/text message.

I randomly (after 2 days) decide to check my voicemail and the first message is the Nursing Department at the college. They inform me that I have been accepted into the program BUT I must reply by 10 am that day (today) to get the spot. Guess what? It was already 6 pm when I get the message. Office is closed, position probably given away and I am completely devastated and depressed all over again.

I wish this thing could just all be over....either I am in or I am not. I left a message of despair on the Administrators voicemail, but I am sure that position was given away already. All I can do is wait for Monday, I am going in first thing in the morning to beg for my spot, explain my phone situation (and show them my phone) and if my spot has been given away, beg for the next spot that may open up (luckily drug test deadlines are Aug. 23rd, I live in Vegas (aka Sin City) and hopefully, this might mean a chance for me.

I just wish I was never told that I had "no chance at all" to get in for Fall, instead I was told to move on. Had they not said that, I would have seriously glued the phone to my head! I thought my chances were seriously over and now I'm dealing with madness all over again.

Does anyone have any advice on how to deal with this chaos? What would you do?

Thanks everyone who has been there for me over all this time! I guess if they tell me it's over then I at least have some closure so I can move on!

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Wow, I'm shocked at your luck (or lack of).

Pray that your spot hasn't been taken (and I'll pray also).

If you don't get in, keep working at it! Please don't be like me and give up after one rejection letter. I think you'll appreciate nursing more if you have to work harder to get into nsg school.

Good luck!

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Specializes in future speciality interest: Nurse Midwif.

I really hope you get your spot.

Remember, everything happens for a reason, even when you have to suffer before getting your reward.;)

Your day will come. Good luck on Monday.

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Oh honey-I am pretty sure I would do some "sinnin' in the city," after all of that. That is awful. And-a terrible way to reach out to someone about their education. This is why letters are used.

I hope they still give you your spot. Let us know what happens. GL>

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I think your plan of going in FIRST thing Monday morning is a good one. If they're like most offices, someone wasn't watching the clock for a deadline and then moving on to the next name. I sincerely hope you get a spot. Plan B, taking the prereq courses you need for the BSN is not a bad idea if Plan A doesn't pan out. I wish you tons of good luck; you certainly deserve it.

You know, not for anything, but I live in upstate NY; there are three programs within 20 miles of me, each of whom had openings as of last week. One is a CC, one is a 4 year program, and one is a diploma program. All graduate excellent nurses. So if you're considering a cross country move...!

Good luck!

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Specializes in ER/Ortho.

I will keep my fingers crossed your spot is still open. You never now you might just get accepted next week.

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Specializes in ICU.
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You know, not for anything, but I live in upstate NY; there are three programs within 20 miles of me, each of whom had openings as of last week. One is a CC, one is a 4 year program, and one is a diploma program. All graduate excellent nurses. So if you're considering a cross country move...!

Good luck!

What part of upstate NY? I live in the sw corner. (jamestown area)

Kim

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.
What part of upstate NY? I live in the sw corner. (jamestown area)

Kim

I'm right outside of Elmira, a couple hours east of you on Rt 17/86.

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Specializes in ICU.

Yup I know where that is. I used to pass the exit on my way back and forth from Long Island ( I moved here from LI 2 years ago).

Different world I tell ya..lol!

Kim

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Specializes in Cardiac Care.

It's certainly a different pace of doing things, isn't it? LOL! We moved here a couple of years ago from Palm Beach County, FL. We'd moved there from Rochester, so NYS is really my home.

Where do you go to school?

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Specializes in Neuro.

Wow, Desert,

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I remember when you got your letter. I am so sorry that things have still continued to not go your way with them. Hopefully, you can go in on Monday and explain what happened with your phone and they will still have your spot.

The good news though, is you have gotten married!

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I will keep you in my thoughts and hopefully you will have some good news on Monday. Be sure to let us know what you find out~

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OMG...I am sooooo sorry!!! Waiting til Monday to find out stinks!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed for you and pray that your spot still stands...I'm sorry your dealing with this!!! Please keep us posted!

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