almost finished LPN with crushed hopes to become and RN?

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First of all I completely apologize if this isn't the correct place to post this. If not pleSe redirect me to the appropriate place.. thank you.

hellooooo all of you lovely nurses :) i have a couple of questions. i am currently enrolled at a technical college in the LPN program that will be finishing in early February.

I was leaning towards taking a break but then i decided what's 9 more months? I need some clarification. I have my associates in arts which i stared to obtain when i was very young and very, very stupid. That being said, i have my pre requisites... but they dont equal a 3.0.. I'm short .08 points.

i can't figure out how to attach a photo so i attached the link instead:

Transition Nursing Program

do you see at the top where it says pre reqs 3.0 minimum and then general academic requirements 2.75 underneath it says cumulative of 2.75 for pre reqs plus gen Ed requirements so combined i have a 2.93 but since my GPA with those four classes isn't a 3.0 that means i can't even apply?

I don't have the option of grade forgiveness because my grades aren't "bad" enough. do i go and talk to someone at the nursing office? Or do i not even waste my time?

I have an appoint at Kesier on Friday... but he said i will start from square 1 and none of my LPN courses, even with a license from the state board of nursing will not be counted...

What do I do? What is my next step ?!

I completely cringe at the thought of spending 48k for a degree when it can be obtained for so much less. That is not an exaggeration... im Iooking at the cost of attendance sheet right now. 7 semesters x 7300 a semester.

Jeez Louise. someone please steer me in the right direction with some encouragement?

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

Go to the school and speak with an admissions counselor. They can let you know what is needed to be competitive. Start there before you give up

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Specializes in NICU, RNC.

Do you have a community college you can attend?

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It is a community college :nailbiting:

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You are reading it incorrectly -- you need to have a 3.0 in the 4 courses listed as prereqs... in addition you need to have a 2.75 overall GPA (for every credit hour attempted.)

Since you have a 2.93 overall you would meet that requirement... now all you have to do is calculate your GPA for BSC 20085C with the lab, BSC 2086C with lab, ENC 1101, and a math course.. if you have a 3.0 or higher in these 14 hours then your good.

Best of luck.

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Specializes in BSN, RN-BC, NREMT, EMT-P, TCRN.
First of all I completely apologize if this isn't the correct place to post this. If not pleSe redirect me to the appropriate place.. thank you.

hellooooo all of you lovely nurses :) i have a couple of questions. i am currently enrolled at a technical college in the LPN program that will be finishing in early February.

I was leaning towards taking a break but then i decided what's 9 more months? I need some clarification. I have my associates in arts which i stared to obtain when i was very young and very, very stupid. That being said, i have my pre requisites... but they dont equal a 3.0.. I'm short .08 points.

i can't figure out how to attach a photo so i attached the link instead:

Transition Nursing Program

do you see at the top where it says pre reqs 3.0 minimum and then general academic requirements 2.75 underneath it says cumulative of 2.75 for pre reqs plus gen Ed requirements so combined i have a 2.93 but since my GPA with those four classes isn't a 3.0 that means i can't even apply?

I don't have the option of grade forgiveness because my grades aren't "bad" enough. do i go and talk to someone at the nursing office? Or do i not even waste my time?

I have an appoint at Kesier on Friday... but he said i will start from square 1 and none of my LPN courses, even with a license from the state board of nursing will not be counted...

What do I do? What is my next step ?!

I completely cringe at the thought of spending 48k for a degree when it can be obtained for so much less. That is not an exaggeration... im Iooking at the cost of attendance sheet right now. 7 semesters x 7300 a semester.

Jeez Louise. someone please steer me in the right direction with some encouragement?

Keiser? Expensive, yes. But they prepare you for NCLEX. Did you mean LPN or RN? If you pass TEAS, you should get in.

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Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.

For my bridge program, the only GPA they take into an account are the pre-requisites required to gain entrance into the program. They do want any and all college transcripts but they don't take that into account unless your transferring in required pre reqs. Def go and meet with an advisor before you decide!

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I see you posted a link to SCF, so I assume you are in the Sarasota area. The Keiser campus in Sarasota is actually offering a 16-month BSN program for people who already have a non-nursing degree ( Nursing, BSN (Accelerated) - Keiser University ) I am doing the ADN program in Tampa and I WISH I could go to the Sarasota campus to do their BSN program. If that interests you, then I would advise doing some research to see if the program is accredited and talk to the advisor.

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