RN gpa requirement

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I am wanting to know if there is anyone else in the minimum gpa requirement (around the 2.5) that has gotten into a RN program? I am just about done with my RN pre reqs and I am at the lower end because I didnt realize how important your grades were until it was too late. I feel really discouraged about applying to the program but I know I dont want to do anything different in life than being a nurse so I will not give up. I am having to repeat a class so I can apply to the program.

Well it really depends on whether your school goes solely on gpa and test score or a point system where it's easier for some with the minimum gpa requirement to get accepted because there are many other factors that contribute . However I know plenty of people who has been accepted in nursing school with 2.5

Good luck

What schools do you know of that go off a point system? My overall gpa is 2.1 and my science courses are C's with still haveing to take Micro which I am scheduled for this fall. I feel like with the point system, I wont receive any points. What do you get points for?

What schools do you know of that go off a point system? My overall gpa is 2.1 and my science courses are C's with still haveing to take Micro which I am scheduled for this fall. I feel like with the point system, I wont receive any points. What do you get points for?

You need to retake your science classes & anything with a C, D or F grade. I have never heard of someone getting in with a 2.1 over GPA. Not trying to be harsh, but you might as well wait to apply until you can get this grades up.

I agree with the above poster, my school does a points system and for every A you get 3 points, b's are 2, and c's are 1. Every re-attempt they take off points, but you get a certain amount of points for sat scores and TEA's scores. One of the nursing advisers told our orientation class that the minimum will NOT get you in, we need to have at least a 3.2 gpa, all A's in science classes, and an SAT score of 900-950. I think you need to re-take some of your classes and talk with an adviser about what else you can do. Your science classes are a huge deal breaker with a lot of schools, those are really the classes that count, so if nothing else, re-take those. Good luck with everything.

My college is based on a points system. My GPA is 2.97 (B-). I also have a CNA license, have health care experience as a CNA for 10 years, and MA experience. I was accepted for fall 2013 ADN program.

Specializes in Hospitalist Medicine.

My school bases admission on points as well. A 3.75-4.0 GPA is worth 80 points, 3.5-3.74 is 70, 3.25-3.49 is 60, etc. The lowest you get points for is 2.60-2.74 for 30 points. Below 2.6 doesn't earn any points. You also get points for residency, having all pre-reqs & co-reqs completed, completing Micro lab (in addition to Micro lecture), having CNA, Phelbotomy or EMT-Basic certification, paid HCE hours, or volunteer hours.

I believe this year's cut off was around 136 points. So, even though you might not have a big GPA, you may be able to make up points by volunteer hours and paid HCE hours (like MA, CNA, Phlebotomy, etc.) I know someone who got in with a 2.6 who had more points than the rest of us due to her paid hours as a CNA. So, look for programs with points-based admissions and see if you can meet the requirements that way.

In our area, LPN programs are just as competitive as RN programs for entry.

My school requires a minimum of a 2.5 GPA but it is a very competitive program. Not trying to be ugly but grades are always important. Especially when trying to get into a program like nursing school. Why are your grades low? Is it because you didn't try? Nursing school is hard and takes a lot of time and hard work. If you didn't try or study or apply yourself, that is going to have to change in nursing school. I would recommend retaking your math and science. Not only will it bring your GPA up, you have to have a working knowledge of A and P for nursing.

2.1 is significantly lower than a 2.5 minimum. Not to sound harsh, but you got to retake those classes if possible. Otherwise, even if you continue to earn A's and B's in the future, your classes that you did poorly in will always be dragging down your GPA. I have never heard of anyone getting in with lower than 2.5. And even if they get selected during a lottery, they are automatically disqualified when they see your GPA. Retake your classes, it will not only help your GPA but you will be much more prepared academically.

I retook 7 classes to raise my gpa from a 1.93 to a 3.40. I'm telling you...it's good to retake anything lower than a B.

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