new to this site and in need of some answers

4 posts · started Jan 31, 2010

megrazon Jan 31, 2010, 2:29 AM
hello! i'm a student trying to get into the nursing program. however, i received a c average for the prereqs. i was wondering if there is someone who can help me or give advice as to what i can do to better my chances.
nursinghumor Jan 31, 2010, 5:43 AM
These days competition to get into the nursing programs can be stiff. If your grades are not going to do it, I'll highlight some serious extracurriculars. Volunteer work - hospitals, nursing homes, etc.

They may help your standing, though I know a lot of 4.0 students that are still being turned away. Life experiences can count for a lot if applicable.

Hope that is helpful.

Andrew Lopez, RN
http://www.nursefriendly.com
SoldierNurse Jan 31, 2010, 3:41 PM
nursinghumor wrote:These days competition to get into the nursing programs can be stiff. If your grades are not going to do it, I'll highlight some serious extracurriculars. Volunteer work - hospitals, nursing homes, etc.

They may help your standing, though I know a lot of 4.0 students that are still being turned away. Life experiences can count for a lot if applicable.

Hope that is helpful.

Andrew Lopez, RN
Nursefriendly.com, A National Nursing & Consumer Health Directory
:yeahthat:

BTW Andrew, I like your avatar, but ya'll are not blue & tall like in the movie? :18: