Nursing School Options?
Hey everyone, thanks for checking this out. I have a real dilemma on my hands. My life dream is to become a military nurse, I truly feel called to do it. By the end of this year (at around May), I have to make my decision about the ROTC scholarship and whether I want to join the military or not. A big bonus to the military is the paid tuition, due to the fact that my family cannot pay for school. My decisions are, Get into Oakland University's or University of Detroit's BSN of nursing program freshman year, go to Michigan State or University of Michigan, do my pre-reqs there, then try to get into their nursing program. If I get into Oakland, I don't need to do the ROTC. I hear getting into BSN programs your freshman year is really tough, but do you think I stand a chance? Here are my stats. 3.9 GPA with honors and AP classes, 1st chair trumpet player in all top bands at my school, All-District player every year, top rankings in Solo & Ensemble, Marching Band section leader, loads of volunteer hours, Student Council rep, interact (community service) member, Varsity Cross-Country, Soccer, and Track, Track team captain. **Do you think it's possible for me to get in a nursing program freshman year, or should I just go be a doctor? Basically, I'm afraid to do nursing because if I don't get all A's and get into a nursing program I'm scared of being left with a useless degree. Will it be useless? Then I think about being a doctor because I know you don't NEED to get all A's, but then you go to school for 10 years. There are so many pro's and cons, and I don't know what to do. I can choose ROTC and pray I get into a good nursing school, or just go be a doctor. What are your opinions? Sorry about the rambling. Also, I don't mind studying for long amounts of time. I'm also very very outgoing and friendly. I'm a great people person. **Do you think I'd get into nursing schools easier if admissions saw I was going into the Navy or Army for nursing or medicine?
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It sounds like you are a very driven, goal-oriented person. I was in band, too (and played trumpet), so I know how challenging it can be. You really need to talk to your guidance counselor and if possible go to the colleges you are considering for a visit. There are a lot of options open to you and the ROTC sounds like a great way to accomplish your goals.
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