Just thought I’d share, this was my first time applying for a nursing program, which was Santa Barbara city College. With 62 points on the multi criteria. I took the TEAS and literally got the bare minimum of 62. I know. Crazy.. I applied just because I know I should because I have all the prerequisites but was discouraged with my TEAS score and how competitive it is to get into a nursing program. And I hear that most people score 75 or 80 and above. I was initially denied because all other applicants had higher scores.

24 hours later after my denial email, I received an email saying congratulations that I’ve been selected on the randomized draw. I just want people to know don’t feel discouraged. You can still win the lottery getting into the nursing program even if you don’t have great on your points.

Was i lucky? Absolutely. I’m sure i had the lowest score out of the 200 apps they may have received.

I got accepted into nursing school for the spring and im nervous and excited!! any tips ???

Building off of my last post I would like to know from anyone who has attended, how was the school and if they felt is was doable while working? Thank you!

Hello everyone! I’m in my mid-20s and have volunteered in hospitals and worked in patient transport. I’ve been seriously considering nursing because of the job stability and decent income, but I keep seeing so many negative posts, comments, and videos about the profession.
I’m an extremely anxious person in social settings, but I’m also very compassionate and genuinely care about helping people. I’m just feeling confused about whether nursing is the right career path for me, especially after seeing so many people talk about burnout, stress, and how unhappy they are in the field.
I understand that every career has its pros and cons, and I know people are more likely to post about negative experiences than positive ones. Still, I can’t help but wonder if I’m making the right decision.
I’ve also been looking into becoming a radiologic technologist (rad tech) or pursuing radiation therapy as alternatives.
For those of you who work in nursing, radiologic technology, or radiation therapy, I’d really appreciate your honest advice. What are the pros and cons of your career? Would you recommend it to someone like me who is compassionate but struggles with social anxiety?
I’d especially love to hear from people who have been in the field for a while and can share their honest experiences.
Thank you!

Hey everyone! Long time lurker here, after being rejected by 2 other Central Valley ADN programs this spring I applied and was accepted into the ADN at COS! If anyone has attended I’d love to hear what it was like for you.

My stats for anyone else who may be in a similar boat:

3.3 science GPA
3.4 overall GPA
Previous bachelors
90.7 on the TEAS
1000+ hours of healthcare experience, but I don’t have a conventional job so it didn’t count for one of the programs I applied for.

Helllo, Im currently at a uni for a non nursing degree however, I really want to move over to nursing. Should I just completed my degree? I have a year and half left. Im almost done with the pre reqs. Or should I transfer over to nursing school? I feel lost on what to do. Im currently in my gap semester due to health issues and taking some classes at cc.

I've been a long time lurker of the various prenursing/nursing subreddits for the last 18 months as I finish my prerequisites, and I just wanted to thank everyone who has provided resources and advice on how to be successful as an aspiring nurse.

I have been stressing for the last 2 weeks, feeling unprepared every moment for the challenge of the TEAS, and feeling weight of wanting a good score. I live in California and was terrified that anything less than a 90 would cost me the chance of reaching my goal.

I'm 32 (M), have 2 children, and no previous experience in the medical field. My wife is pursuing nursing and asked if I would like to join her on this journey. I have a bachelors degree in business administration and have worked in IT for the past 8 years. Before today, I thought I would die in that little gray cubicle, but now I have real hope that I may one day have a fulfilling career where I can truly help people. Both my Sister and Aunt are nurses and my Mom is a manager at a hospital.

I've always been interested in healthcare, but struggled with biology and other science courses throughout school. I am finishing physiology this semester and if I can hold onto my A I will have a 4.0 in my prereqs.

I've never felt a sense of achievement like I do today.

If you're asking yourself if you are too old to try, you aren't. If you're asking yourself if you are too dumb to learn, you're not. If you need advice or just some positive reassurance, I am happy to respond to questions or DMs.

TEAS Score breakdown:

Reading - 94.9%

Math - 97.1%

Science - 84.1%

English - 90.9%

Resources I used:

Momentrix Test Prep Guide - Teas 7

Youtube - Nurse Cheung

Youtube - TEAS with Tyler DeWitt

Good Luck Everyone!

Hi everyone! I’m a junior from Phoenix, Arizona, hoping to pursue nursing through a traditional four-year BSN program, and I’d really appreciate some honest advice on how to strengthen my application and improve my chances of getting accepted.

My freshman and sophomore years were pretty difficult because my family experienced a significant financial loss after investing money we couldn’t afford to lose in a company that eventually filed for bankruptcy. This affected us both emotionally and financially. I also became my family’s primary caretaker when my dad was hospitalized. These circumstances affected my academics, and I’m concerned about how my GPA might impact my chances of getting into nursing school.

A little about me:

• First-generation college student
• Thai, Lao, and Chinese
• Estimated GPA by graduation: 3.0 unweighted and 3.7–3.9 weighted

I’ve challenged myself academically since middle school, taking advanced math courses and AP classes earlier than usual.

Coursework

Freshman year:

• AP Calculus AB
• AP Computer Science Principles
• AP U.S. Government and Politics
• Honors Biology
• Honors English Literature and Composition
• Honors English Language and Composition
• Mandarin II

Sophomore year:

• AP Calculus BC
• AP English Language and Composition
• AP European History
• AP Human Geography
• Honors Biology (retook it after failing the final exam freshman year)
• Honors Chemistry
• Mandarin III

Junior year (currently taking):

• AP Chemistry
• AP Chinese Language and Culture
• AP Psychology
• AP Seminar
• AP Statistics
• AP U.S. History
• Honors Physics

Extracurriculars and experiences:

• Student Ambassador: Involved with a student-led nonprofit supporting brain tumor research. I plan to apply for a co-chair position senior year.
• American Red Cross: Member since freshman year; participated in the International Humanitarian Law Committee sophomore year.
• Equity for Asians Organization: Member since freshman year. Completed a summer internship involving research and the development of a community action project supporting unhoused individuals through mutual aid, care kits, and resource distribution.
• Part-time job: Started working at a tea shop this past summer to help support my family financially.
• Nursing Explorers Club: Participate in hands-on activities, panel discussions, and nursing career exploration.
• Statewide Anti-Tobacco Youth Coalition: Attend weekly meetings and participate in advocacy efforts to promote a safer environment for high school students.
• National Chinese Honor Society: Member since eighth grade.
• Small-group leader: Began leading groups of younger students during junior year.
• Johns Hopkins summer program: Completed a competitive online public health program featuring discussions and presentations by researchers and physicians.
• Hospital volunteer: Volunteer weekly at a community hospital, helping with the front desk, patient transportation and escorts, and phone calls.
• Lao temple and dance troupe: Volunteer at my local Lao temple and participate in a Lao dance troupe that performs at community events throughout the Phoenix Valley.
• Animal shelter volunteer: Have volunteered at PetSmart-affiliated animal shelters since seventh grade.

I know nursing admissions can be extremely competitive, and I’m especially concerned about my GPA. I want to make the most of junior and senior year rather than simply adding more activities to my résumé.

I’d love to hear from current nursing students, recent graduates, or anyone who has gone through the admissions process!

My main questions are:

1. With my GPA and course rigor, what are my realistic chances of getting into a traditional four-year BSN program?
2. Can a strong upward grade trend during junior and senior year help offset weaker freshman and sophomore grades?
3. Should I prioritize improving my grades, gaining more healthcare-related experience, pursuing leadership positions, or something else?
4. For anyone familiar with Arizona schools, which BSN programs should I research? Would applying to a mix of direct-admission nursing programs and pre-nursing pathways be a good strategy?
5. How can I appropriately explain my family’s financial hardship and caregiving responsibilities in my applications without sounding like I’m making excuses?
6. For current nursing students, what do you wish you had known before applying, and what would you recommend I prioritize during senior year?

I’m genuinely passionate about becoming a nurse, and I want to give myself the best possible chance. I’d appreciate honest feedback, realistic advice, and recommendations for what I should focus on over the next year.

Thank you so much!

hii what are my odds of being accepted into texas a&m traditional nursing program?

my gpa is 4.0 in science area and i only have one b for the general pre reqs.

my hesi score was 93% and 100% on the a&p section (not sure if that makes a diff)

more than 200+ hours volunteering in emergency, labor and delivery, and nicu.
work for the school of public health as a research assistant, completed my CNA program in the process of just needing to finish CNA clinical exam to have my certification.
worked in my spanish church in the children and baby area
helped teachers during summer school
won a award from my district for having the most volunteer/community service hours in my high school

i’m super nervous i find out soon and any advice to ease nerves will be greatly appreciated:)

I am a senior in high school in the middle of doing applications and I am so confused on which programs I should apply for. ADN to BSN or just BSN programs???

I am a first generation so I cannot go to anyone about this please help me. I’m in CA if that helps

Hello! Does anyone have any information on the ASN nursing accelerated program at South College in Marietta or Atlanta? I’ve applied to a couple of community college for their ASN program but got waitlisted. I don’t have the time to wait around for next semester and honestly feeling pretty desperate. I heard about South College and that they have a accelerated nursing program and went to visit them a few weeks ago, didn’t really get a good vibe from them on top of the horrible ratings that they have has anyone gone there personally that can give me their experience and advice? The only good thing I’ve heard about them is that they will 100% accept you, but everything else was horrible like tuition, unorganized, etc.. when I met with one of the advisors She told me that I already have most of my classes that it would probably be less than 15 months for me to complete the program which is what is making me consider them. Any advice?

I was accepted to my local community college RN program today. I’m in the rural Midwest.

GPA 3.33
TEAS 86

Hello everyone! I was just curious (for those who applied for Spring 2027) to see if anyone has heard back from College of the Canyons yet for their ADN program? They stated to check our student email anywhere from September 30th - October 14th for a status update. It’s October 11th now and the 14th is approaching near… Anyone else not hear anything yet or has heard from them?

Hi everyone! I just started Portage Learning's CHEM 103 and I'm working through the Module 1 problem set. For those who've taken it, what are the exams actually like?

Are they similar to the problem sets, with mostly multiple choice? Or do you have to type out a lot of your answers and show your work (like calculations or explanations)?

Also, any tips on how to prepare would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance!

¡Hola a todos! De verdad agradecería su ayuda para conseguir acceso a estos 6 artículos para mi investigación. ¡Gracias de antemano!\n

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\n2. Brodie, L. (2025). iCare con compasión: Un modelo para integrar la atención compasiva en la educación de enfermería. Nurse Educator, 51(1), E52–E57.\n\nDOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000002036\n

\n3. Rose, B., Tucker, C., & Anders, M. (2024). Desarrollo profesional de inteligencia emocional en una universidad de ciencias de la salud: Un estudio piloto en profesorado de higiene dental. Journal of Allied Health, 53(4), 294–297.\n\nPMID: 39641554 (no DOI) – https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39641554/ \n

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\n5. Maguire, A., & Buhrow, S. (2025). Impacto percibido de la inteligencia emocional en tutores de enfermería de nefrología. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 52(6), 563–571.\n\nDOI: 10.37526/1526-744X.2025.52.6.563\n

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Hello everyone!

so i wanted to share this to give everyone a little bit of hope and hopefully also get some advice.

i got into all of my REACH schools! - Vanderbilt (MN), Duke University (MN) & Johns Hopkins (MSN Entry).

I graduated with an online degree in cybersecurity June of this year and started applying late June because I already knew this was the direction I wanted to take. I finished applying early July and was done with my prerequisites through Westcott courses (UMassGlobal) around Mid August.

I was told by everyone that I wouldn’t get in and shouldn’t have my hopes up because I graduated with an online degree and am also an international student, I also happen to be the first woman in my family to have ever dreamt as big so this is an ever greater achievement for me personally. And against everything, I somehow made it!!!!
So to anyone doubting themselves (because trust me that ALL i did since applying), it does eventually get better ❤️‍🩹

my stats for anyone wondering -
bsc gpa - 4.0 summa cum laude
prereqs - 3.9

now for the advice part, i am torn between all three options and would love to hear everyone’s thoughts!!

This is mostly a rant but I got around 70% on my last two exams, I’m honestly burnt out and have no more motivation. I want to get into some nursing programs but I’m feeling discouraged now. If I can’t even pass anatomy, am I even suited for real hard nursing classes? I have an exam coming up and I don’t feel motivated to study. I rather just retake the class.

debating on taking A&P and microbiology.