advice on how to handle my situtation

Can you retake any classes to get some As in there? Do you have an entrance exam to take? If you are asking whether or not becoming a PCT will make you a better candidate, I don't know. Each school has different requirements. At mine, it does not make a difference. It really depends on the requirements of each program.

I can retake English 101. I got an A in 102. So I figure I can turn that c into an A. I have done the math. It goes to 3.4 if I get the A in 101. If I get a 4.0 this semester. I go in with a 3.45. If I can get a 4.0 this semester, and replace that C in 101 I have a 3.55. If I get a 4.0 next semester it goes to 3.6. So I figure I CAN DO THIS WHOOHOO.

Figure out the factoring system at your college of chice and make a plan. Is it strictly GPA? One college I applied at was only the grade for 3 classes, and an accuplacer test. I was waitlisted because mynchem grade wasnt great. However my school of choice was much harder. They required the science classes that most do A&P, micro, chem, cell bio. But they needed a lot of other claases to. I did the math series through stats, phych ect. But they offered bnus point for extra humanities, eng 102, communication. I took every possible point I could. I studdied my butt off and picked up extra credit on the teas. They had a essay and resume for the application. Those points are harder to quanify sonit gives them wiggle room on points. I proofed it and really made sure to gear it for nursing. I also worked as a CNA which aquired more points. It was a total picture that earned a student a spot there. Luckily I got in. My grades on all of my classes were a 3.5. But it was the big picture that got me in. 22 were accepted and there are historically over 100 applicants.

So dont stress about a specifc grade, instead make specific plan for each school.