Can you get into nursing school with a D for A&P1?

caffeineRx · Feb 22, 2010

Co-Sign!
Can see getting a "D" the first time out and repeating the course, then getting a much better grade (B+ to A only would do), but to take *any* college class three times and the best one can do is the same near failing grade, points to some major problems.
Either the course work is simply beyond this person, or (and no offence meant), they are that thick that sitting through something three times left had left minimal residue.

LOL. Agreed...I mean...she couldn't have at LEAST gotten a C? That will still be pretty bad, in my eyes, but Dear Heavens...a D? I hope things work out for her.

Charlie0413 · Feb 23, 2010

For my program you had to receive a B in both A&P I and II. They wouldn't even consider you if you had not receive the proper grade.

rngolfer53 · Feb 24, 2010

It seems to me that getting in isn't the thing your friend should be thinking about.

Staying in would likely be more problematic.

Nursing builds on fundamentals such as A&P, and if you don't have a good grasp, the rest of nursing school will be very, very difficult.

mee9mee9 · Nov 16, 2012

What if you repeat 3 times, fail, let the credit lapse, take it a fourth time and pass? Not to mention, all your grades have been good except science courses

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Nov 17, 2012

So, my friend asked me if she can get into nursing school with that D. That's her only pre-req left. She applied for Spring 2010. It's her 3rd time taking that course but still came out with that grade. But, she's done well on her other pre-reqs. It's just that one class.
Do you guys think she has a chance? I don't know what to tell her so I figured I should ask more experienced people.

The schools I was looking at all required a C or better in science prereqs. 3 times and a D is the best she can do? I'm not seeing nursing school working out for her.

DoGoodThenGo · Nov 17, 2012

Since everyone else is adding to an old thread......

At least in the NYC area most state/NYC college and private nursing programs have moved to or are moving to requiring a minimum of 3.0 in pre-nursing sciences and for remaining in the program after admission. Some hospitals such as NYU-Langone require a minimim of 3.0 in science and nurses classes (no C's or D's) of all applicants to new hire programs. Oh and they want a minimum culmative GPA of 3.5 as well.

Far as this this neck of the woods 3.0 is the new "C" and depending upon the program 3.5 is the average GPA of students.

To answere the OP's question there isn't a program one is aware of in NYS that will touch a student with a barge pole if she as a "D" in any of the pre-req or required science classes. Repeating a course is normally limited to one each for nursing and or science ,if that and both courses remain in one's average and on transcript.

Quite honestly if someone has repeated any class three times and the best they could manage is the same "D" grade it is time to move on. Either the course content is just above them or they aren't putting in the effort.

RockinChick66 · Nov 17, 2012

If I'm taking a class and I don't see myself getting a C or better, I will drop before I accept a D on my transcript. Most teachers will advise you to do the same if you're not passing. A D is a failing grade IMO. Sorry, nursing is really hard. If one can't make a B in AP, then one couldnt pass nursing IMO.

DoGoodThenGo · Nov 17, 2012

True dat!

One date to keep in mind for each semester is the last date to withdraw without penalty! *LOL*

Failing that by mid-terms you know where you stand. If you're averaging a "C" or worse "D" it is time to plan a course of action.

If one had to repeat a failed and or low grade course I'd do it only if one could devote full attention and make darn sure to ace an "A" by doing whatever even if that included hiring tutors.