Can I still be a nurse?? Do still have a chance?

dorkypanda · Jun 3, 2016

You would have to do research and look at the program you want to apply for. Do they say specifically what courses and how many times it could be retaken? Some programs can be strict on this so look into it. also don't take the teas until you feel ready,comfortable and confident. Some programs may not or may accept 1 retake.

nursingismydreamm · Jun 3, 2016

thanks for the reply!

I have searched the nova community college website and have not found anything relating to retaking course that are taken at another university. All they say is that if you retake a course, the last grade will count towards the gpa.

Central BSN, RN · Jun 3, 2016

So many variables but most schools will look and see you retake a course and only did marginally better and not view it favorably (they don't care about why).

As for wether you should retake them, yes. As dorky said though some schools will only calculate 1-2 attempts. Your going to have to do some poking around to get more specific answers. I can tell you that you will have a much easier time IMO getting in a 2 year CC vs a 4 year university program.

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Jun 4, 2016

We cannot answer this question for you. It depends on the school, what they require, how many people applied, and their scores. It also depends on the retake policy at your school. If you were not committed to a summer class, why on earth would you take it? You need to understand nursing school is competitive and if you are not up there in grades, forget it.

Why do you want to be a nurse? Do you have what it takes? It's not easy. You need to be detail oriented. Why have you not focused up until this point? These at questions you need to ask yourself.

Good Luck.

bellakat · Jun 4, 2016

I think you should check out other schools. I didn't have grades good enough for my current school BSN, so now i'm going to school for my ADN at a community college. The Community College is just as good as the 4 year one.

mrphil79 · Jun 4, 2016

A&P 1 and 2 are both involved classes that require time and effort.

And it is time and effort that only kind of compare to how difficult nursing classes can be.

If your first attempt was a D, it's really hard to justify a C+ on your SECOND attempt. Trying to excuse it away as "it was a short semester" wont fly with an admissions committee either - you should have known how hard it would be because you already tried (and basically failed) once, and they are going to be looking at people who took those classes ONCE and got a B+ or higher, even in that same short semester.

Ask yourself - who would you pick? The person who had to take A&P 3 times to even get in the B range, or the person who took it once and got a B+ or A- (or higher)...?

I'm sure you believe nursing is what you really want to do. But if you can't cut it in A&P after 2 attempts, you really should consider reconsidering... The classes will just get harder and harder.

Not to mention - how many times do you really think it is acceptable to pay for a class?

TheCommuter, BSN, RN · Jun 5, 2016

But if you can't cut it in A&P after 2 attempts, you really should consider reconsidering... The classes will just get harder and harder.

I disagree with a portion of your statement. Personally, I thought my nursing coursework was an easy breeze compared to the science prerequisite courses (A&P I and II, micro, etc.).

However, the blunt reality is that not everyone can be whatever they want to be.

WishfulThinkingRN · Jun 5, 2016

I took a few courses at NOVA with the intention of starting the nursing program before I ended up moving out of state. I know a girl in the nursing program now who had to retake A&P because she failed it the first time. So you should be fine on that score.

That being said, have you had a chance to sit down with an advisor there to discuss your options and the best course of action? They can tell you for sure what you need to do to get into the program.

NVCC has a great nursing program and it has a great reputation in the area for producing quality nurses (my mother being one of them :)). Best of luck!!

bgxyrnf, MSN, RN · Jun 6, 2016

However, the blunt reality is that not everyone can be whatever they want to be.

Agreed.

Sometimes you just have to accept that you've slammed some doors behind you as you've moved on through life.

Whether that applies in this case, only the OP can decide, but racking up terms with poor-to-mediocre grades certainly limits opportunities.

That said, some private schools are very accommodating, but for a price.

Quota, BSN, RN · Jun 6, 2016

I've really only looked at the details for the accelerated BSN programs in the area that I'm applying for so don't know the specifics for NOVAs ADN program but I have heard it's just as competitive as the local BSN and aBSN programs. I believe I heard something about a consistent wait list as well. NOVA has a very good ADN program and a lot of people trying to get in simply because it's cheaper. You'll have to go talk to an adviser to see what your actual chances are but with the little I know it doesn't sound good.

Thursday Girl · Jun 14, 2016

Like others have said, it depends on the school. Where I am applying they look at your FIRST-ATTEMPT grades for the science courses. They state that in the prerequisites for the program.