Hi all. I just graduated from a four-year university and have decided to pivot towards nursing. I plan on taking four pre-reqs for ABSN programs in my area and to apply in next fall. What else should I do in my gap year? I want to have a solid application with good experiences, and I don’t want to feel like I’ve wasted the year.
I’m graduating next week with a Bachelor’s in Animal Science. I’ve spent years working hard to maintain my GPA, getting relevant veterinary experience, conducting research, and making connections. I’ve got great reference letters and have done hundreds of hours of volunteering. All for vet school.
However, I can’t afford to go with the loan changes. I’m now applying to ABSN programs to try and make my undergraduate degree something worthwhile, but it is gutting to not be able to even try to get the job I’ve aspired to have for so long. Are any of you going through similar situations?