<p>I really disliked Salem State</p>
<p>If there’s any auto admit schools, apply to those</p>
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<p>I would have been snarkier. I think it is very possible to ease someone’s mind and help him/her not to worry WITHOUT bringing religion into the discussion. Something secular and inclusive, like “whatever happens, you’ll be able to get a good education even if you’re not admitted to your first choice,” would be better.</p>
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<p>I say: Do the best you can. Love life. Listen to some great music. Do something you enjoy. Don’t be afraid. Whatever happens happens. The sun will come up tomorrow, and also the day after.</p>
<p>Pacific Lutheran in Tacoma, WA has an outstanding nursing program and is a wonderful school. It’s not as well known outside of the immediate area, so is probably a safety for you.</p>
<p>You might want to consider Endicott (Beverly, MA) and Rivier (Nashua, NH). My daughter had stats similar to yours and Endicott was on her list. She wasn’t considering nursing as a major, but I recall a nursing major wannabe on our tour. And I’ve heard good things about the program at Rivier (which is local to me.)</p>
<p>Best of luck!</p>
<p>I would tell my child to calm down and do some research. You are misinformed. Open admission community colleges have RN nursing programs. Plus your stats would qualify you for 100s of colleges and why would you need to go to a top tier school for an RN program anyway?</p>
<p>religion, while not really a topic for this board, is a fine topic between a parent and a child…especially a child, raised in a particular faith that is looking for reassurance.</p>
<p>ProudMomx3 - I actually had the same thought. We have a lot of really GREAT nursing programs around here. They are competitive, but maybe not to the degree that OP is worried about. I think you can get your education somewhere great without too much trouble.</p>
<p>I don’t want to go the community college route, I’m hoping to go off to school. Endicott is on my list</p>
<p>Oh, I see. Well if it is specific schools you are concerned about getting into that’s different. I thought you were concerned you wouldn’t get into any college with nursing. So then just add a safety school or two to ease your mind.</p>
<p>Have you looked at Anna Maria College in Paxton, MA? They have recently revamped their nursing program and now have a 4 year direct entry BSN program. As previously mentioned, Rivier College in Nashua, NH also offers a 4 year BSN program. Although small, both of these schools offer excellent, accredited education for nursing students. Since nursing programs are so competitive for admission, it may not be a bad idea to have a couple of safeties in the mix.</p>
<p>Make sure you have financially feasible safeties on the list.</p>
<p>You’ll be fine, and you’ve gotten some good advice here. D had a friend who decided to go to University of Penn for her nursing degree and it cost a fortune. Said young woman is now back in her home area in NY state, having taken a job in a geriatric facility and facing repayment of massive debt. Not the wisest path…</p>
<p>I would tell him/her to chill out.</p>
<p>I remember well the moment of life you are facing. It is the first step towards adulthood outside of the local education system and can be terrifying. I got serious about my life and education at that time. </p>
<p>You are doing the same and I respect how you are assessing yourself openly. Keep the faith: You will find a place that fits.</p>
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<p>It sounds like you believe that you could have done better in high school. </p>
<p>So if you don’t get the college situation that you want, you can go to a delayed entry school, or even a CC if that is how it (unexpectedly) works out, perform up to your abilities there, and then be admitted to the kind of program that you want.</p>
<p>If a child is afraid of not getting in anywhere than all the schools the child is looking at are wrong. There is a college for everyone.</p>
<p>ucbalumnus actually uab does have a program for freshman considering nursing…not a direct admit but insures admission to nursing if certain gpa/act met now and if gpa maintained during pre nursing</p>
<p>[UAB</a> - School of Nursing - Honors/Scholars Programs](<a href=“http://www.uab.edu/nursing/home/student-information/honors-and-scholars-programs]UAB”>Honors Program - School of Nursing | UAB)</p>
<p>Designed for academically talented high school seniors who are strongly considering a career in nursing</p>
<p>Insures admission to the world-class UAB School of Nursing for:</p>
<p>Entering Freshman
Successful completion of the required undergraduate prerequisite foundation and core classes
A minimum BSN Foundation GPA of 3.2
An overall GPA of 3.0 is required for entry into the upper division nursing courses</p>
<p>Qualifications
A high school senior with a composite ACT score of 24 or above or a composite SAT score of 1090
A minimum high school grade point average of 3.2<br>
Admission through the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions</p>
<p>As long as you apply to reasonable schools for your stats, you will get in somewhere.</p>