Rejected by 7 schools need advice on what to do.

I have a BA in Anthropology and Spanish. After graduation I decided I wanted to be a nurse and I took a year off to take some pre-requisite classes. I applied to 7 accelerated BSN and some MSN programs and was rejected by all.

- I had a very sad 2.8 undergraduate GPA
- I have a 3.8 prerequisite GPA
- I volunteered for a 1 year with 100 hours
- I had a letter of rec from a nurse.

What should I do now? I'm thinking about doing an LVN program and moving up from there. Any advice?
I just finished an LPN program, because I was tired of rejection due to too many applicants in my area. I didn't even have to wait to start my LPN program! Basically I can work as a nurse, I have the first year of an RN program finished, & bridge or ladder programs LPN-RN are easier to get into. I do not regret my decision at all, because it allowed me to progress, rather than be at the mercy of the apply, reject revolving door. MmHg area, western Washington has mostly lottery programs for RN. After a few lotteries, I chose LPN. I continued putting myself in the lotteries during my LPN program, & 4 lotteries later, I still wasn't chosen! The typical RN lottery was 250-300 applicants for 24 spots. Terrible odds. The bridge program at the same college, 20-40 applicants for 14 spots!
Thats what I've been told about my odds, unfortunately too late. I was advised to not do a LPN/LVN program because it would be a step back for me but I really think it is the better route. With LVN degree at least I can work and gain experience while I wait to get into the RN program.
How would an LPN program be a "step back" for you? You currently don't qualify for the RN programs you applied to.Don't look down on being an LPN. They are nurses too.
Let's see, you have two degrees that cannot support you.How is a LVN diploma a step back. People who make comments like this have no clue as to what a PN does.
Quote from Fiona59How is a LVN diploma a step back. People who make comments like this have no clue as to what a PN does.
Quote from Fiona59How is a LVN diploma a step back. People who make comments like this have no clue as to what a PN does.
Ops meant to say I agree with Fiona 110%!!
I agree with you all. I never said it was a step back but the nurse counselor said it would be a step back for me. I disagreed with what she said, I think doing an LVN program is great experience. Thank you everyone for the advice.
Happybum, you should also take into (depending on your college policy) that the time you wait for entry into programs ages your prerequisites. Here in Western Washington, I had to take a full year 45 credits worth of prerequisites, & depending on my area college science classes "expire" & need retaken if 4-5 years old. It really hurts students who pursue nursing academia on a part time basis.