[Nursemom74]

I've been a RN for almost 10 years now. I'm 33 and have young kids and I've been on a strong pursuit to start heading on the CRNA track. I've been working in dialysis, so I've put in apps to move to the hospital. I'm studying my butt off for the GRE. My main concern is my poor GPA----especially after reading some of the threads on here. I have just a 3.0. Am I wasting my time??? A big part of me tells me my drive will get me through, but I'm really regretting my "C= degree" attitude from previous years!!!!!

Any advice is much appreciated

[tonyccrn]

not everybody who gets in has a 4.0, in fact there are those with gpa's in that area who do not get in. i guess what i am trying to say is that there are many other factors that go into getting accepted, gpa is just one of them.

some schools look at your last 60 credit hours. contact some programs and see what they think! take a grad class or two and show them you can get good grades.

whatever you do, do not think it is hopeless because you have a 3.0

Tony.

[daitheflu]

If you REALLY want it, you can do it. It will take hard work and sacrifice, but if you REALLY want it, go for it.

You need to show the programs that you are 100% dedicated. Score very well on the GRE. Get your CCRN certification if you don't have it. Maybe even retake some old science courses, or even take some graduate nursing courses (and get good grades of course). Higher priority is placed on last 60 hours and well as your science GPA.

I have heard of people getting in with less than a 3.0. It is very possible. If you have any specific schools in mind, go talk to them about your situation. They will give you recommendations on how to improve your chances.

good luck

[armynse]

I agree with what Tony had to say. All things being equal, a 3.0 is considered competitive. I would focus on doing well on the GRE. You want to aim for a minimum of 1000 on the GRE. While it is true that there are students who get accepted to CRNA school with GRE scores as low as 750-800, those students tend to have very high GPAs. In other words, you want to present a well-balanced application. You can always make up for in one area that which you lack in another.

Don't give up on your dream...good luck!

[nurselizk]

You might need to be flexible in your choice of schools, too. Some will value great recommendations the most, some will value a great GPA or GRE score the most.