ABSN-still in undergrad, low GPA

[Belledy]

Hi everyone,

So a little bit about my situation. I am currently a Junior majoring in Interdisciplinary Studies in Psychology/Nutrition (not a good degree for after school, basically GE). My GPA is 2.14 and I'm currently working on bringing that up to a 3.0. I have 26 more credits left in this degree. My question is, should I pursue a ABSN or a ADN after I graduate or should I stay in school for the traditional BSN route? I have not taken any pre-reqs other then General Chem (this current semester) and was planning on taking A&P 1 and 2 over the next semester and summer. I'm also fixing issues with prometric to obtain my CNA certification. Very lost after 4 years and unsure what to do next. I've always been interested in nursing but also was discouraged against because of my GPA. Please let me know what you guys think of a good route to go in or similar situations. Thank you!

[B. Danielle]

I graduated last year with my B.A in Biological Sciences. I am planning to apply to either an accelerated BSN program or direct entry MSN program (the ones I want to apply to don't require the TEAs). I assume that since your bachelors degree is in a non-science field, you still have some pre-reqs to take for the nursing program. Why not just graduate with your bachelors then take your pre-reqs at a community college and apply to an accelerated BSN program? You can also obtain your CNA license to work as a CNA to help get you some work experience and enhance your application.

[NICU Guy, BSN, RN]

9 hours ago, Belledy said:

(not a good degree for after school, basically GE). My GPA is 2.14 and I'm currently working on bringing that up to a 3.0. I have 26 more credits left in this degree.

If the degree will have no value, why spend the money to continue when you can work on pre-reqs for nursing instead? Most ABSN programs have a minimum 3.0 GPA requirement to apply. 3.0 is the bare minimum, the accepted applicants will have a much higher GPA. Your best route is ASN or traditional BSN.