Back to school for the less than perfect?

EDRN-2010 · Dec 28, 2009

I live in the northeast but several of the schools say this as far as GPA "If the GPA is lower than 3.00, applicant may still apply and be considered for admission, but might wish to submit a Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score if they feel that the GPA does not accurately reflect their abilities."

Okay, I'm ready to go back to school for an RN to MSN bridge program after graduating a year ago. But I only made C+'s throughout my tenure in school and most of the schools I have been looking into require a 3.0 or better. My question is are there certified good schools/RN to MSN programs that will allow you into their program with a C average GPA?
I am looking at schools on the Southeast coast but am willing to travel west if need be. Any online programs would work just as well. If there are not, what would I need to do to boost my GPA? I am hoping I don't have to take alot of extra classes before I start an MSN program.

amjowens · Dec 28, 2009

You might want to take pre-req science courses again and get As. Also, I think the gen population and media is becoming more informed that nursing isn't a recession-proof job, so in a year or so I think nursing school will be more accessible. Right now it's like getting into med school it seems...got to be perfect on paper (which could be seen as a real boost for the profession of nursing in twisted way).

Sorry, I just skimmed quickly thought another nursing school want in NOW poster, but see you're already a nurse! Good luck!

EDRN-2010 · Dec 28, 2009

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You might want to take pre-req science courses again and get As. Also, I think the gen population and media is becoming more informed that nursing isn't a recession-proof job, so in a year or so I think nursing school will be more accessible. Right now it's like getting into med school it seems...got to be perfect on paper (which could be seen as a real boost for the profession of nursing in twisted way).

classicdame, MSN, EdD · Dec 28, 2009

oh you sound like me. I was so lacking in confidence with my 2.8 GPA after my ADN that I first went to the Dean to get a feel for what I was getting in to with BSN and MSN. Thankfully she was a gracious lady who did not discourage me. I was graduated with a 4.0 from graduate school. So less than perfect means you have room to grow!

Otessa, BSN, RN · Dec 28, 2009

I was not a straight A student in my undergrad program but had many years under my belt (17 years) before proceeding with my MSN-16 weeks away from completion-current GPA 3.97.

Some schools will put you on academic alert until you successfully complete a certain amount of coursework with a certain GPA if your undergrad was less than 3.0-contact the schools you are interested in attending.

otessa

P_RN, ADN, RN · Dec 29, 2009

Have you taken the gre?

ER_TraumaQueen · Feb 23, 2010

Man time flies! I can't believe how long it has been since I have had a chance to log in to read and respond to my thread. Thanks everyone for your replies. I have not taken my GRE and wondered if that would help or not for applying to RN-MSN programs since GPA's are the cornerstone to acceptance. Would I really have to repeat science courses again?

ER_TraumaQueen · Feb 23, 2010

oh you sound like me. I was so lacking in confidence with my 2.8 GPA after my ADN that I first went to the Dean to get a feel for what I was getting in to with BSN and MSN. Thankfully she was a gracious lady who did not discourage me. I was graduated with a 4.0 from graduate school. So less than perfect means you have room to grow!

Classic, I don't have enough posts to PM you but I would love to know how you were able to achieve this.