I dont have the GPA to get into nursing school.

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After transferring, bad semesters, personal family issues including divorces and deaths, my GPA has plummeted and I only have a 2.7.

The desire I have to be a nurse is incredible, but clearly it doesnt look like it. I'm a bad test taker, and have had to take classes over before, one of the science classes 3 times.

And I live in Idaho, where I dont have many options.

I want to give up because I dont think theres much hope for me, but I was wondering if anyone has any last advice for me?

I dont mind moving, paying, anything I can do to get in anywhere. I just am out of ideas and very discouraged :/

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Specializes in ER, Trauma, Med-Surg/Tele, LTC.

There are always options. How about doing LPN first and then bridging? If you get stellar grades in LPN school you can show RN programs how serious you are about nursing and that you can handle nursing classes.

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

You also may wish to get your study habits and test anxiety under control (ie: seek professional help for conquering whatever the issue is). If you are having trouble with college outside of nursing school, you will absolutely drown IN nursing school.

There are plenty of "for profit" nursing schools out there who have no waiting list, terrible NCLEX pass rates and absurdly overinflated tuition that will accept you. I would NOT recommend going that route. If you can raise your grades and improve your study and testing issues, you could get accepted into a quality nursing program. You may wish, however, to explore other types of careers as well. Getting into nursing school is rough. Getting successfully OUT of nursing school makes getting in seem like a cake walk.

Having nursing as a dream is not enough. You also have to have the means to do it, both emotionally and academically. CAN you do it with a 2.7 GPA? Yes....if you are willing to take the pre-reqs, retake some classes and absolutely get As in your courses. Many nursing schools only consider the GPA of the courses that pertain to the nursing degree, thus elevating your GPA to a competitive level if you are now going to make excellent grades. If you cannot see yourself putting in the considerable time, money, effort and priority no matter what life throws at you (ie: deaths, divorces and such), then I would encourage you to seek out a different career path. If you CAN do that, then move forward, knowing it will be a long process but doable. I was a horrible student my first time around in college and I came to my nursing school dreams initially with a GPA of 2.7 myself. I now work as an RN and am pursuing an MSN. It can be done, but I won't lie to you. It will be seriously hard work, probably beyond your ability to imagine right now. Honest self evaluation is crucial. Otherwise you simply wind up thousands of dollars in debt and still without a nursing career.

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Have you considered attending a community college for their nursingg program then bridging to complete your BSN You can take the last OP option and try the LPN path There is no set route you have to go to become a nurse as long as you get to your goal Good luck on your quest and keep your head up theres a way

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Community colleges are often even more competitive than BSN programs due to lower tuition.

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Community colleges are often even more competitive than BSN programs due to lower tuition.

This ^^^ totally true. Many applicants apply to community colleges because lower tuition and convenience, and because of shorter commutes.

A private school maybe a good option because of your GPA. I'm attending a community college and the GPA most accepted students have is higher than a 3.5 so yes it's very competitive.

You shouldn't give up on your dream but you also need to work harder for it.

Good luck to you :)

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