Thoughts?

[Nurse956]

Just wanted some opinions. I am trying to make a decision about what would be the better course to take... I graduated with honors with my BSN however my science gpa is just average, infact I got an A in my A&P1 and my second semester slipped and ended up with a C. So here are my thoughts, I could retake A&P 2 to increase the strength of my sciences GPA b/c I know I could get an A however I think at this point I have a good working knowledge of this material and so it might look less credible bc it was easier the second time around (given I've been a nurse already this time around). Then I thought well I'll take physics because it relates to anesthesia (gas laws and such) however my concern is fitting a class and a lab into my schedule at the moment. I have 2 jobs already... one as a nurse and one working free for a a shelter (which I love.) There is a local school which offers a grad level course in genetics for nursing. This is a science though I am not sure how they (an admissions board) would look at this course. It does work nicely with my schedule. Thus my dilemna...so give me your opinion...retake a&p2, physics or grad level genetics? Anyone ever been in a similar situation? Anyone recieve feedback from a school regarding the best way to make a more average math/science gpa look more competitive. Thanks for your time! :uhoh21:

[jessi78]

Just wanted some opinions. I am trying to make a decision about what would be the better course to take... I graduated with honors with my BSN however my science gpa is just average, infact I got an A in my A&P1 and my second semester slipped and ended up with a C. So here are my thoughts, I could retake A&P 2 to increase the strength of my sciences GPA b/c I know I could get an A however I think at this point I have a good working knowledge of this material and so it might look less credible bc it was easier the second time around (given I've been a nurse already this time around). Then I thought well I'll take physics because it relates to anesthesia (gas laws and such) however my concern is fitting a class and a lab into my schedule at the moment. I have 2 jobs already... one as a nurse and one working free for a a shelter (which I love.) There is a local school which offers a grad level course in genetics for nursing. This is a science though I am not sure how they (an admissions board) would look at this course. It does work nicely with my schedule. Thus my dilemna...so give me your opinion...retake a&p2, physics or grad level genetics? Anyone ever been in a similar situation? Anyone recieve feedback from a school regarding the best way to make a more average math/science gpa look more competitive. Thanks for your time! :uhoh21:

Look to see what the requirements are for the school that you hope to eventually attend. I needed to take physics for acceptance into Columbia since it wasn't required during my undergrad. If not, see if the grad level genetics class would transfer at the schools that you would consider. If so, that would definitely lighten your load when you are a full-time student.

[crnateach]

I would definately check with the program to which you want to apply. Requirements and recommendations vary between programs but, A&P I & II are almost always a math and science prerequisite for any program. As a result, a "C" in a required prerequisite will most likely not be replaced by an "A" in a graduate level genetics.

Good luck