Advice for a low GPA student.

[Miewn]

Hello everyone,

I've been on allnurses forums for quite some time now going through several posts on nursing program admissions. Quite frankly, like everyone else; I am not so confident with my future in nursing and I was hoping to receive proper realistic advisement. I am currently senior in a CUNY (City University of New York) with this:

Current GPA: 2.1

Switched Major: Sociology

I have two more semesters to go to finish up my Sociology degree. I was planning on finishing my degree and taking pre-reqs afterwards for an accelerated BS nursing program. Or even any kind of nursing program. (Betting on high GPA on core courses)

It may not look convincing but, I came to the realization of becoming a nurse quite late in the game like many others. My GPA is incredibly shameful and I definitely understand it's not something you would want in your program if you saw it firsthand. Life happens, financial issues; I had to work to support my family and distractions that swayed me from having proper grades. I don't want to use that as my main excuse because everyone else in this world goes through tough times.

My life is more stable now and my understanding of my priorities are better. Basically, I want to become a nurse to help save people's lives and I'm desperately trying to climb out of this hole that I dug myself into. I've made plenty of mistakes... I'm willing to do anything to become a nurse.

What's the best route to take due to my current situation?

[med-stallion]

Miewn,

I started out as a different major but am now doing Nursing. At first, I hung out with my friends, partied, and did just everything but the work I needed to do in order to get through school. I am very intelligent, but I ended up with a 1.something upon entrance into my nursing pre-reqs. I noticed my friends were all doing well and nearing graduation while I wasn't. So I decided to "turn over a new leaf." I ended up taking 10 hours the first semester, 9 hours in the summer, and 21 hours the next semester. I made nearly straight "A's" and managed to pull my gpa up to barely a 2.0 which is the minimum required for my program. I don't know about your program, but my program looks at overall gpa, pre-req gpa, science gpa, as well as the NLN entrance exam score (overall gpa carries lowest weight out of the four). With excellent performance in all categories (except overall gpa) and much prayer, I got in on my first try. I start my second semester of clinicals on Friday. You can do this.

[Miewn]

Thank you Med-stallion,

I'm residing in NYC, many of the programs here and like anywhere else are extremely competitive. I'm not sure what's the best possible program to choose in NYC; if anyone has any suggestions, I'll most definitely look into it.

Once again thank you and everyone else posting about your struggles; it means a lot to me because it gives me hope and a light at the end of this dark hole I dug myself into. I definitely posted this because I am extremely discouraged but, just like you, I'm trying to "turn a new leaf" and I understand that many places in this world won't just accept something as "turning a new leaf." However, I'm willing to make the leap of faith and make sure that I run really fast and strong before I take it. Congratulations on your road and achievements... I hope I am able to as well.

If anyone is currently residing in NYC and is/was in similar predicaments; it'll be nice to hear or get some insights on your path. I could also use more guidance.