taking the nclex as a community college student

i say i cant get into nursing the traditional route because i did poorly my first semester and recieved an F in one of my (fortunately) non-science course, and was looking for alternative routes.

You have options:

You can get into a PN/VN program by studying for the TEAS or the NLN (depending on the program); study hard for that exam, and have your test score high in order to be placed in the program.

And

once you have completed your coursework, you can retake those courses and excel in them by getting an A or a B in the courses that you need in order to get into a nursing program; then get your AA as a way to ensure you don't have to repeat courses, if you plan on getting your BSN.

Or go to PN school, then bridge to an RN program, then if needed, go for the BSN.

There are many options; getting an F is not the end-all.

The best thing you can do is speak to the programs you are interested in for the PN program and go from there; and work on your GPA for future opportunities.

Best Wishes.

You really, REALLY need to speak with (face-to-face, not online) an academic advisor at the school you're interested in attending. Speak with a nursing program admissions advisor, and find out what the program requires of you.

We can only guess at what you need to do; YOU can find out for certain.

Good luck.

sorry if im frustration anyone, i just feel like i wont get into a university the traditional route so i was looking into rn-bsn, since i see now that is not an option, do i go for my LPN? and then rn-bsn?

ps: at what time period am i required to take the TEAS? before my LPN? (i cant be a ADN because i have an AA not a AS)

An RN-to-BSN program is for registered nurses who have completed an Associates Degree in Nursing or a Diploma in Nursing (less common) and want to receive their BSN. You must have completed nursing school and be a registered nurse. These programs are not open for non-nurses. LPNs also don't qualify for these programs. To become an RN, you need to look into associate programs (ASN, ADN), a diploma program (if you can find one), or traditional BSN programs.

One F is not the end-all-be-all. I had a horrible mistake of a semester where I tried to take 3 prereqs while working 2 jobs. I received 2 Fs and a D. I had to repeat all 3. I now have my BSN from a state university. Look at the bigger picture and how you can make it up. You still need to take your nursing prerequisites, I assume. There's a great opportunity to boost your GPA.

Even if you have an AA, you can still earn an ADN/ASN (associate's in nursing). You'll just need to complete the prerequisites for the program, and then apply to the program. Or you can transfer to a university (still need to take the prereqs, which would be less expensive at a community college) for a traditional BSN program. You will need to take either the TEAS or the HESI prior to applying to nursing school. You need to see which test the schools you're interested in require.

Nursing is different than other degree programs. You apply separately to a nursing program, and you go through a very specific curriculum. Once you have graduated from the program, you are eligible to sit for the NCLEX.

I agree that you need to make an appointment and meet face-to-face with a counselor at the school.

I have a Bachelors and my overall GPA when that degree was granted was less than a 3.0 and I'm now an RN. I passed the TEAS with a very good score, roughly 87% and my GPA of coursework that I took following my University graduation was 4.0. You're not anywhere near being not qualified for attending nursing school.

As others have said, you need to actually sit down with a counselor/adviser that's very familiar with nursing school. Only then can you figure out what your plan will be from here forward as well as actually figure out the admission process to nursing school.