[cinqly]

I would suggest talking to an advisor for pre-nursing, or someone in the nursing program directly. In addition to ace'ing the next three semesters (which is totally do-able if you put your mind and effort into it ), they may be able to suggest other ways to make your application more appealing. I think that getting some work experience as a CNA is a great idea. There may be other things you can do that would increase your chances. I would also write a kick-butt essay when you apply anywhere (whether it's required or not), that expresses your desire to be in the school, why you may have had trouble in the past, and what you are doing that would make you a good nursing student for their program. Unfortunately, it will ultimately depend not on just how well you present yourself, but what's also on paper. Don't fret, though. My friend applied to the program I'm in now with a 2.9 from a previous degree, got all A's and B's in her pre-req's (anatomy in the summer, no less!), and was waitlisted for the spring. I know that's not exactly what you wanted to hear, but she was appealing enough that they gave her a chance!! Also, don't limit yourself to one school. If you are going to finish your first degree, go ahead and apply to several programs, accelerated second degree as well as ADN. You'll give yourself a better chance of getting into one if them. Also, it's just my two cents, but I would try to get into a BSN program before resorting to a community college. Not because one is better or worse, but because you've already done all the work to get the bachelor's degree, and why not try to get a second one in nursing?!? It's the same length of time to become an RN (pretty much) no matter what type of school you go through. I am working on my second bachelor's in nursing now, and I love it!

Best of luck to you, and keep your eye on the prize!

[AggieNurse2B]

Hi! I've been looking into the accelerated BSN at TWU in Dallas/Houston, and it appears to me that they only look at relevant classes. They seem to only care about your nursing prereqs, along with a few of your basic courses. If you go onto their website, they have an Excel spreadsheet "calculator" you can use to see what they look at and figure out what kind of chances you've got of getting into their program.

[AggieNurse2B]

In addition to my last post...

Got this off the website: ( http://www.twu.edu/nursing/programs/bs/fast_track.html )

U.S. History
6

Government (U.S. and Texas)
6

Microbiology with Lab
4

Chemistry with Lab
4

Growth & Development across the Life Span
3

Anatomy & Physiology with Labs
8

Nutrition
3

Statistics
3

TOTAL
37


Other courses which the applicant may have taken are not calculated in the grade point average;

[txpixiedust]

I'm taking courses at TWU to get into the RN-BSN program. I think there are a few other courses that are considered pre-req's - another Math course, a Womens's Studies, Fine Arts, etc. - but maybe that's for the RN-BSN instead of ABSN. If you go to the TWU Nursing Page they have SO much information that will answer most if not all of your concerns. Also, I've found everyone at TWU to be SO helpful!!! Read everything you can on the website, and then send an e-mail with any questions you still have to the Nursing Program Coordinator. If you send them your transcript they will even tell you what you need to do next - classes, etc.

It may be awhile until I get into the RN-BSN program, since I have a young son & I feel like I need to back off school a little - but I love TWU!!! I screwed up my grades - a long time ago(!) so I feel your pain. Unfortunately it will stay with you, but TWU seems to look at what you're doing now and is supportive.

Good Luck & God Bless!
txpixiedust

[HM2Viking]

Originally Posted by shehak20000

okay so lets say this is my situation:

Hi everyone I screwed around in my first two and a half years at college and did very, very poorly in school.

In the last two and a half years, I took/am taking around 58 credit (including nursing prereqs, some at my university and others at a local cc to save money). The last 58 credits were good- with over a 3.5 gpa. I graduated with 132 credits total at my university, plus about 15 or so at my cc. My undergraduate degree was in physiology.

The problem is that the firs two and a half years were soo bad that my overall college gpa is still less than a 3.0, more like a 2.7.

Like i said, the last 58 credits were really, really, really good.

I have no problem with taking the GRE.

Are there ANY accelerated BSN programs AND/OR direct entry MSN programs that you guys know of that look at the last 30 or last 60 credits??

I'd be willing to relocate anywhere in the US. If I could help it i'd like to stay as close to the state of michigan as possible.

thanks so much!

Check out the accelerated nursing program at Minnesota State University Mankato. They do a prerequisite gpa screening not an overall gpa.

http://ahn.mnsu.edu/nursing/undergraduate/accelerated/

And it is in MINNESOTA.....

[Conrad283]

With all do respect. Actions speak louder than words. Go get A's in all of those classes and then apply for the BSN programs.

Nursing school is tough and if you go into it with the wrong attitude, it's not going to be easy.

So it depends on the school, some may, some may not.

Good luck.

[MB37]

http://nursing.lsuhsc.edu/AcademicPr...nCriteria.html
LSU's CARE program (it's what they call their accelerated program) only mentions prereq/coreq GPA. They look at the whole person and do interviews and all that, so even if they also look at your overall GPA, it's not a strict points system and you'd get a chance to come in and explain. There aren't that many accelerated programs in each state - you should start by going to the websites of all the ones in areas you'd consider living, and check out the admissions standards.

[catzy5]

Originally Posted by shehak20000

Hi. Okay, so I am going to be a second semester junior with a very low gpa. Basically, by the time i graduate my undergraduate gpa will be roughly a 2.6, with a physiology major.

however, i have NOT taken any of the prereq nursing courses (on my undergrad's school accelerated BSN program it showed 9 classes that I could still take).

I am motivated now. I was very immature and I have a new found focus and i'm running with it. Unfortunately, it's too late to salvage this semester grade wise but from next semester on I will be on my game.

So here is my question.

Are there any accelerated BSN programs that you guys know about that look at only the prerequisite course grades for admission? I KNOW THAT I CAN DO BETTER IN THESE PREREQUISITE COURSES. from this moment forward it's A, A, A.

Or even if not just the prereq's, the last 30 credits??

Ideally, I'd like to do the accelerated BSN right after graduation, as due to my low gpa and everything i'm already going to be extending my undergrad education by one year.

If I can't do an accelerated BSN, how about any direct entry masters programs that look at only the last 30 credits? Or 60? (prefer 30)???

Is all hope lost?

P.S: I'm getting my CNA this summer

I think if you work as hard as you can on your pre reqs and look for programs that fit your need. I don't know of any specific programs but all the schools are different. I am going for my ADN and my program picks people only on their pre req GPA.

[birdgardner]

I got into all three accelerated BSN programs I applied to with straight A's in my prereqs and a low GPA from my undergraduate degree, about 2.7 - but that was a long time so they figured I had time to mature - and it was a very competitive school. You might try something like volunteer EMS in the meanwhile - looks good on your application and you can see if you actually like patient care.

[APBT mom]

It just depends on the programs that you are interested in applying to. Some go on pre req's alone and some go with all the classes you've taken. Best way to find out is to call the schools that you are interested in and ask what they looke at for acceptance into the program.