Any advice on improving chances of getting in or other places with higher acceptance rates?

I recently just got rejected from Sam Houston State University's School of Nursing. While I initially didn't think it was going to affect me badly if it did happen, the aftertaste of rejection is a lot bitter than I expected. I feel empty inside and feel like I don't stand a chance pursuing a career in nursing. I've spent the past few days since I received the rejection email looking at other nursing programs in my state of Texas. Wouldn't you know it, it's basically the same everywhere. I meet the minimum requirements for the prerequisite and core curriculum GPA and have a 74% TEAS score for those programs. Not bare minimum but not outstanding either. But the people who typically get accepted to these programs FAR exceed the minimum requirements with a nearly 4.0 GPA and nearly perfect TEAS scores as mentioned on the sites and according to my advisor. I'm stuck in a pickle right now because nursing is so unbelievably competitive to the point I'm strongly considering changing my major and pursuing a different career altogether. I'm certainly not a straight A student.

Here are several question for recently accepted nursing students. How did you get accepted into your nursing program? What nursing program are you enrolled in (if you don't mind sharing, it's okay if you aren't comfortable doing so)? What were the requirements for admission? Are there any other good places out of state or in Texas that have a higher acceptance rate? What exactly can I do to improve my chances of getting accepted into nursing school? Retaking classes and/or the TEAS exam? Joining clubs related to the field? Volunteering?

Sorry it's a lot to ask lol. I'm lost. I don't want to talk about this with my parents. They love me and fully support me, but my dad is wanting me to do a ton of unnecessary things that would definitely overwork me and my mom is too optimistic considering my odds. He thinks I can get a paid job at a hospital or healthcare facility when everything I looked at requires a certificate that takes months or an entire year to get if I have a go get 'em attitude. But it ain't the 80's anymore. Though I am applying for a CNA license at my local community college.

I don't wanna spend more than a few years trying to get a BSN since I've never had a job before at 19 years old. No experience in anything except for a weekly shift at an animal shelter for the better part of a year.