…to completely giving up. I have applied, taken classes, kissed ass, sent in form after fucking form, and it is all apparently not enough. I cannot get into a fucking nursing program to save my life. I am really close to just saying, “fuck it, universe, you win”. I just got off of the phone with GPC to ask why my status wasn’t changed on their website, because I have sent in the “change of status” form 3 times now, and I have found out that they still haven’t changed it, and want me to resubmit it. What for? Just for shits and grins? You have got to be fucking kidding me.
If I hear ANYONE say anything about how they “can’t believe that there is such a shortage of nurses” in Georgia, I will let them know why. I am smart, have great grades, and most of all, the drive to do the damn job, and even I can’t get my foot in the door. I have been trying to get into other schools, and they keep listing me as an out of state resident, which both quadruples the tuition, as well as puts me at the end of the list, after all of the in state residents (which is practically an instant rejection, since there is such a shortage of these programs in Georgia). I can see why kids graduating from college in Georgia could have a bleak outlook for their future; good luck finding college in this state.
Needless to say, I am MORE than frustrated right now, but I am VERY happy that I at least have a job; no I am not that diluted by my disappointment to forget that majorly important fact.
/upset rant
http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE5270VC20090308
I’m sorry. I had the same shit when I applied to be a teacher here. Experienced and licensed in Florida, and I was told to go back to undergrad (even though I have a Master’s degree). Fuck this state.
Why do they keep listing you as an out of state resident when you are clearly not? I don’t understand that.
Perservere (sp?) my friend! Perhaps this is how they weed out the determined versus the whatever group. You are still young, have a good job, and most importantly TIME! Hang in there.
Saying a prayer that it will work out…
@hakeber: well, I guess it is somewhat comforting to know that I am not alone. Hmmpf.
Thanks!
@mingaling: that is RETARDED. What is up with Georgia?
@simon: I think it is because I moved here back in 2001 to go to grad school. Forget the fact that I have lived here, oh, I don’t know, 8 YEARS… I think that would qualify as a resident, but apparently that is thinking too much.
@missy: thanks! I won’t give up, I’m just venting frustration.
@johan: pray hard!