Bachelor of Science degree in a non nursing major

[terp149]

Hey guys,

My name is Steve and I have just graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. I have decided that I wish to purse a career in nursing. I am looking into Accelerated BSN and Second Degree BSN programs, however I am concerned that my GPA may be too low. I am a male with a 2.62 GPA, however I was on the wrestling team at Maryland so a bunch of my time was tied up in athletics with traveling and practices. I also have some clinical experience as I was a nurse's aide for two summers in the Emergency Department, and I was a surgical intern in the Operating Room for another summer. What are my chances of being accepted to one of these programs, or any other options, or advice anyone has. I am extremely confused and stressed out about what to do next so all help would be greatly appreciated!

[engima2174]

Hey guys,

My name is Steve and I have just graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors of Science in Biology. I have decided that I wish to purse a career in nursing. I am looking into Accelerated BSN and Second Degree BSN programs, however I am concerned that my GPA may be too low. I am a male with a 2.62 GPA, however I was on the wrestling team at Maryland so a bunch of my time was tied up in athletics with traveling and practices. I also have some clinical experience as I was a nurse's aide for two summers in the Emergency Department, and I was a surgical intern in the Operating Room for another summer. What are my chances of being accepted to one of these programs, or any other options, or advice anyone has. I am extremely confused and stressed out about what to do next so all help would be greatly appreciated!

Hi Steve, Congratulations for the Science Degree! 1st thing is you know that you want to pursue nursing! now you have to look for possible schools, and then look at their Requirements/Prerequisites. Look at the prerequisites for the nursing classes- very important!

PS: Prerequisite requirements are not the same in all schools.

You have many options to get into a Associates 2 year program, Accelerated program, 2nd Degree programs.

Nursing schools look at GPAs. So you've got to consider what GPA is acceptable in general and what GPA is competitive to have a high chance of getting into the program.

1. What schools are you considering?

2. What are the requirements/prerequisites (GPA, Classes(Anatomy physio, Micro..., TEAS test(any entrance testing needed? )

3. Is my application competitive? If not, what can I do to beef it up?

4. Supplemental is great- your work experience- need recommendation letters...

I have read stories on this site, where students had everything needed but didn't get in, so don't count yourself out. Just do your very best to meet the requirements.

Best