About to graduate with LPN... really want to be a RN

[Morgansamantha]

I know people are probably really tired of hearing about these posts but please bare with me.

I have a horrible college GPA (2.520) which is why I decided to take the LPN route since it seems to be easier to get into. I got in and I am about to graduate. I have completely turned my academic life around and have passed with flying colors in my accelerated program. I really want to be a RN but I fear now that I wont have the opportunity to be since my GPA is SO low. I only have 3 prerequisites to take to qualify for the ADN program and about 6 for a BSN.

Is there any hope? Should I just remain a LPN? I have a dream of working in PICU and know that I cannot do that as an LPN. Help???

[caliotter3]

Look into LPN to RN programs. If you do not fit minimum requirements, inquire about repeating courses. If this does not work, continue to look until you find a program that will take you. Consider relocating temporarily for such a program.

[SBergman MSN Ed RN]

Hi Samantha,

You were looking for a BSN program. You have your LPN at Nightingale you can complete your BSN in as little as 5 semesters. They do have an advanced placement option. Folks talk about cost, but it is about the same as going to any University to get a 4-year degree. As far as their accreditation, it is still intact and they have come a long way to improve their NCLEX pass rates as they have benn taken OFF the warning status that someone previously mentioned. I wish you well.