My application is in (again)! And I am in the running for the spring semester of the accelerated nursing program at Concordia. The interview will be in mid July and final decisions with be in mid August.
Please send out a prayer.
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Glimpse of Hope
On Tuesday, I had a phone interview with the head of the nursing department at Concordia. This meeting was set up to discuss my application and my rejection to the program this past semester. Dr. Hobus had a lot to say and really gave me some encouraging words. She really encouraged me to express all of my frustrations and concerns of the program and so thats exactly what I did!
I first asked her why I didn't get accepted into the program, when I have been encouraged for 4 years to apply early and had a "high" chance of getting in. To make a long story short, she told me the program is currently changing due to the high amount of applications this semester. There were 300 applicants this semester (100 more than they expected) for only 40 spots, when they usually only accept 30 applicants. However, it is no longer an option to apply early to the nursing program as a Concordia student because of their popular program.
I then asked why I was not notified about whether I was receiving an interview or not. She apologized for this miscommunication, and basically she said that they filled the spots but still wanted to use the Concordia applicants (There were two other girls from Concordia who applied who were just as overlooked as I was). So they put us on the side, hoping they could use us as fill-ins or something. Weird answer, but understandable I guess. So they didn't want to send out rejection letters until they were certain. She said I just got stuck in bad timing as the program in changing.
On to the good news...I can reapply for the spring semester and was guaranteed an interview in July. She said I had a strong application (I guess not strong enough) and she really wanted to see my degree complete to be fully prepared for the program. She stressed the point that she has seen many students drop out of the program and she does not want to see that from the Concordia applicants.
She also said that the other two applicants and I will be at the top of the list for next semester. Dr. Hobus seemed very encouraging and apologized for all of the miscommunication this semester. We talked for about 25 minutes and I think I got out everything I was feeling. So this week I will be re-submitting my application and be in the running for spring 2012!
Lastly, she through an unexpected question at me and changed her mood drastically. She asked me if anyone I had talked to about the nursing program has ever been rude or snubbed me. I didn't really think a lot about it and said no. Maybe she had heard rumors about some problems in their administration and wanted to know if I experienced any of it. I have had a difficult time getting ahold of people in the nursing department, but I don't think it's anyone's fault. Their program is still so new and their trying to iron out all of the problems.
So I do have a glimpse of hope. I'm glad I will get an interview this time around so I can show them what I have to offer. But this whole process has unmotivated me to get excited. I am trying by best to stay positive, but I do not want to get let down again. I hope everything Dr. Hobus said was true, because then I think I have a fairly good chance this second time around.
I first asked her why I didn't get accepted into the program, when I have been encouraged for 4 years to apply early and had a "high" chance of getting in. To make a long story short, she told me the program is currently changing due to the high amount of applications this semester. There were 300 applicants this semester (100 more than they expected) for only 40 spots, when they usually only accept 30 applicants. However, it is no longer an option to apply early to the nursing program as a Concordia student because of their popular program.
I then asked why I was not notified about whether I was receiving an interview or not. She apologized for this miscommunication, and basically she said that they filled the spots but still wanted to use the Concordia applicants (There were two other girls from Concordia who applied who were just as overlooked as I was). So they put us on the side, hoping they could use us as fill-ins or something. Weird answer, but understandable I guess. So they didn't want to send out rejection letters until they were certain. She said I just got stuck in bad timing as the program in changing.
On to the good news...I can reapply for the spring semester and was guaranteed an interview in July. She said I had a strong application (I guess not strong enough) and she really wanted to see my degree complete to be fully prepared for the program. She stressed the point that she has seen many students drop out of the program and she does not want to see that from the Concordia applicants.
She also said that the other two applicants and I will be at the top of the list for next semester. Dr. Hobus seemed very encouraging and apologized for all of the miscommunication this semester. We talked for about 25 minutes and I think I got out everything I was feeling. So this week I will be re-submitting my application and be in the running for spring 2012!
Lastly, she through an unexpected question at me and changed her mood drastically. She asked me if anyone I had talked to about the nursing program has ever been rude or snubbed me. I didn't really think a lot about it and said no. Maybe she had heard rumors about some problems in their administration and wanted to know if I experienced any of it. I have had a difficult time getting ahold of people in the nursing department, but I don't think it's anyone's fault. Their program is still so new and their trying to iron out all of the problems.
So I do have a glimpse of hope. I'm glad I will get an interview this time around so I can show them what I have to offer. But this whole process has unmotivated me to get excited. I am trying by best to stay positive, but I do not want to get let down again. I hope everything Dr. Hobus said was true, because then I think I have a fairly good chance this second time around.
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
GRADUATION!
Whew... I am now a college graduate with a degree in Biology! I thought this day would never come. The past weekend was so wonderful. I was surrounded by supportive family and friends, beautiful weather and plenty of activities. Graduation day went by exactly like I had hoped (besides the fact that I got sick and lost my voice.) The day before graduation I woke up with a sore throat, headache and congestion while my voice was fading fast. My energy level was so weak, but fortunately I got through the long day. Me and Jeff had the baccalaureate service, graduation then graduation party. It was a very long day, but so worth it.
It is already weird knowing I will not be back at Concordia in the fall, but I'm really excited for my next adventures (whatever they may be). Now I have to make myself hireable ;)
\
It is already weird knowing I will not be back at Concordia in the fall, but I'm really excited for my next adventures (whatever they may be). Now I have to make myself hireable ;)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Personality Type
I recently took a personality test for the career class I'm taking. Its main focus was to find what type of career would best fit my personality. According to Myers-Briggs personality test, I am ISTJ. In one word this personality is described as dependable.
- Slightly expressed introverted
- Distinctively expressed sensing personality
- Slightly expressed thinking personality
- Distinctively expressed judging personality
According to my results, I am the exact opposite of the ideal personality to be a nurse. ENFP is described in one word as exhilarating. I really could care less about what some test says I should be...I just thought it was interesting. Personally, I think being a dependable nurse is way more important then being an exhilarating one. But maybe thats were my slightly expressed thinking personality comes into play.
After letting my rejection sink in, my future has become more unknown and slightly scary. I have finally reached my last week of school with only two finals to go and one paper to turn it. Exciting right? Then why do I feel lost and confused. As much as I have bashed on Concordia from the countless times they have screwed me over, I am going to miss this place. From all the moving and changes in the past, I have finally found my home. I realized this a couple weeks ago when I took a little vacation for myself, but all I wanted to do was get back to school. Thats when I realized a true home is somewhere you want to go back to, even after taking short vacation. My home is my vacation and I love it.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)