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!
i was sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo angry at your school for only giving you a small time frame to get back to them! that is soooo unfair! anyway! i'm soooo excited and happy for you! you deserve it! congrats and celebrate! and have a great rest of the summer!
DesertRain!! OMG I have not been on allnurses for a couple of weeks and when I read your thread my heart was breaking for you. I am so glad you did get in. You are one of the sweetest people on here and I was keeping my fingers crossed for you. Congratulations. I start in September too and this Friday is orientation. I am so nervous.. I will be "retiring" from my job of 21 years at the end of the month. Take care and again I am just so happy for you.
Congrats! This has been one of the most uplifting threads that I've read thus far. I wish you and your family all the best. Now you know devine intervention exists and I'm sure your meant to do God's work. Never loose faith and know that you are not alone.
Gosh you guys weren't kidding with the cost of everything, especially with such a small time frame to have it all completed by, and not knowing if I was going so I obviously didn't have any scholarships or aid lined up for me! Everything is having to paid for upfront! I keep telling myself it's a minor investment with a huge pay off!
One of the best things about the late entry is that I am getting one-on-one attention from the advisors and administrators at the school. The major influx of new nursing students with questions has tapered down so all that's left is to "nurse" me into the program.
I honestly believe that all the prayers, positive comments and vibes from all of you is a huge reason as to why I am here today.
I remember getting such a bad score on my first AP I exam and wanted to quit, and so many of you here encouraged me not to. Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
when i first read this, my heart was just broken for you! i am so very happy you got in! i remember you posting about having trouble with your first a&p exam. time really does fly!
i hope everything goes well for you from here on out!
Desert I know you PMed me to tell me you got in but I hadn't a clue you went through all that drama, good lord. Well I'm glad it turned out sooo wonderful. CONGRATULATIONS again!!!!!
You seem very determined, though--I know you'll do spectacularly!
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BeachPrincess
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I am so happy for you!!! :balloons:Congrats, you deserve that spot. I hope my day comes soon.