[heymeghann]

I'm twenty years old with a GED and no college education to speak of.
Is it unrealistic of me to concentrate on enrolling into the local community college and becoming an LPN? Would I even be accepted into any of the nursing programs?

[TakeTwoAspirin]

I really don't see any reason why you wouldn't stand as good a chance as anyone else. It demonstrates character that you went back and got your GED and I think they will consider that when looking at your application.

Good luck to you, and stop selling yourself short!

[heymeghann]

Do many other nurses have the same background as I do? I really want to make this a career, but I'm scared that someone's going to look at my transcripts and I won't be accepted into any sort of nursing program.

[ChristineN]

I've gone to school with a number of nursing students with GED's. None of them had trouble getting into college, and I seriously doubt any of them will have trouble finding jobs. One of them has been on the Dean's List every term. Quit worrying and tell yourself "YES I can be a nurse!"

[Memories]

I know each school is different but my community college has no problem with people who have a GED. I was home schooled, took the GED, and now I am finishing up my pre-reqs for the nursing ADN program. I have had to take more pre-reqs, such as chemistry and mathematics that others had in high school. That is the only difference for me. The nursing advisor's said as long as I have my college transcripts showing that I have completed those extra classes that it will not reflect on my admission at all.

[ukstudent]

Not only is aiming for your LPN not aim too high, go on afterwards and get your RN. Your GED will not hold you back, only you can hold yourself back. Go for your dream.

[Jul2bRN]

It's not aiming too high. My sister-in-law has a GED and went to school to become a medical assistant. Today, she is in her last semester of her RN program -graduating at the end of this May. So if she can do it, you can. Be confident in your abilities and you'll suceed. Don't let just having a GED be your downfall. It's not and it should not stop you from doing what you think you want to do. GOOD LUCK...

[coolpeach]

I left a domestic violence situation with my three children, and then decided I wanted to achieve my dream of becoming a nurse. Not only did I not have a GED, but my last full grade completed was the 8th grade.

I went to night classes for three months to prepare and then passed my GED. When I started I didn't even understand the concept of a fraction, and had trouble with basic long division (No Joke). The GED teacher caught me up enough to pass, but when I registered for college I had to take pre algebra classes before I could take algebra.

That was about 5 years ago, and I have since taken algebra, chemistry, A&P 1&2, micro, pharm, patho and a ton of other classes. If you would have asked me 10 years ago if I could have passed those classes I would have laughed at you. The truth is I made all A's.

I applied to a nursing program in Jan with a 4.0 GPA, a 90.36 hesi A2 score, and having completed all of my pre reqs. I find out between this Thursday and next Monday If I am accepted (I feel really good about my score). Then I have 16 months of clinicals and I will be an RN.

Its not about what you didn't do, but what your going to do. I won't lie it has been hard, but it's also been wonderful. If I can do it I promise you anyone who honestly has the drive, and the dream can do it too.

[rholman]

It doesn't matter to any CC if you have a high school diploma or GED. I have my GED and will be starting pre-req classes on May 5 for NP. The CC does not ask for your high school transcript they only ask transcripts if you are transferring from another College.

Thank GOD they don't look at high school transcripts because I would be toast. I was a truent throughout highschool and barely passed any of my classes. I finally dropped out of high school in my senior year due to partying with my friends and 3 months later received my GED. That was 25 years ago. This is my second time around in College and it didn't stop me then or now.

Go for it, you MUST aim high to achieve your goals in life. I know you can do it.

[Hotflashn]

I don't think your goal is too high, if anything, you are selling yourself short! I think once you start your CC classes, that is what programs will be looking at. Your GED shouldn't have any impact. Your determination is what counts. Go luck!