subject: How To Make Sure That You'll Get Turned Down By Nursing Schools [print this page] How To Make Sure That You'll Get Turned Down By Nursing Schools
When you send in your application to a nursing school, you should know that you'll be vying for some very fiercely-competed slots, where most candidates will be bringing their A game. To even have a shot at being accepted, you should put your best foot forward as well. On the other hand, if you want to make sure that you DON'T get into nursing school, follow these five steps.
If your grades aren't the best, don't make an effort to improve them.
If enthusiasm counts for anything, then you should have a lot to offer. After all, it's not uncommon for someone to have a grade or two that's below par. It isn't anything a nursing school should concern itself, is it?
The truth is, with a GPA lower than 3.0, some nursing schools won't even spare a glance at your application. Most actually have more 3.5s and even 4.0s applying than they have room for. Think about this. If there are dozens of students with GPAs of 4.0 competing for each slot, and then a student with a 2.8 GPA comes along...who's the most attractive candidate?
Spare no though for your credit as well.
Nursing school can't wait but that 32-inch LED TV can't either. Why not rack up some big bills? And if you can't pay for everything, why not juggle some bills for a while? I'll tell you why. Because getting into high credit card debt and establishing yourself as a credit risk, will greatly diminish your chances of being approved a student loan for your nursing education.
Hide any unfavorable records you might have.
What they don't know won't hurt them anyhow so it's best not to declare that DUI conviction you had a couple of years back, right? Wrong. By no means would a criminal conviction earn you any points, but hiding it won't help matters any. At the very least, they'll admire your forthrightness and you may then plead your case with the State Board of Nursing. And definitely, the more time that's passed since any conviction, the better for you. Besides, it's not as if they won't find out because they definitely will -- and then you'll be left with no options at all.
When you interview, let them know how important that you are.
You set high standards for yourself and certainly, you trust that tasks like making beds, giving baths to patients, changing bedpans, and the like, would be left to the nurse's aides, not to nursing student like you.
Don't concern yourself with what may be expected in the nursing entrance test.
And even if you do get some details about the exam, it would still be a waste of time studying for it, or reviewing the books recommended. After all, studying is for AFTER you get into school, right?
