3 Responses to “Is it alot more competitive now to get into Nursing school then before?”

1. Nursing Edu Says:
   December 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm

   Absolutely true – at least for nursing schools at public universities and community colleges.

   The American Association of Colleges of Nurses reports that in 2008, a record 41,385 qualified applicants were turned away by nursing programs due to either a lack of nurse educators, clinical sites, classroom space and/or budget constraints. This number includes nearly 7,000 MSN and PhD applicants.

   At the same time, the good news is that private colleges can afford to pay Nurse Educators more, have arrangements at local hospitals for clinical space & instructors, and are in most cases able to start new nursing students without the long delays and wait list time public nursing schools are experiencing.

   As long as the nursing school you decide to attend is accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education you will be eligible for all forms of financial aid as well as eligible to take advantage of the new US Gov’t Nursing Student Loan Repayment program as described here: http://rndegrees.net/blog/nursing-shortage/nursing-student-loan-repayment-funds-available.html

   If your local university or community college that offers nursing programs is turning away qualified applicants or has a waiting list of several years (as is typical lately), you can find private colleges and universities that offer accredited nursing programs listed by state here:
   http://rndegrees.net/campus-based-nursing-schools.html

   That may provide you some additional options that I hope will be beneficial and perhaps help you "cut the line" and get started in the nursing program of your choice quickly.

   Best wishes for your nursing career plans!

2. Ashley Says:
   December 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm

   KO is exactly right. Nursing is an in-demand profession, but not everyone can "cut it." Many nursing programs require a strenuous interview process to help "weed out" people who do not show potential. The nursing school near me has 100+ applications every Fall and only accept around 40.

   Also, since many people are getting laid off, they are going back to school. Nursing is an attractive option because it is seen as a recession proof job.

3. ? ?ø Rô??Š ? Says:
   December 15th, 2010 at 2:25 pm

   YES–I cannot stress this enough. Yes, nursing school is a lot more competitive now. It’s a growing field, more jobs, good pay, good career, not too many years of studying.

   98% of everyone in my science classes is going into nursing.

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