Concerned about GPA policies on prospective Nursing schools

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Hello everyone!

I have some conerns regarding my education endeavor in Nursing.

I am currently finishing my last prerequisite, which is Microbiology, and I plan to transfer next fall. My concern is that I have a 2.7 GPA, which will most likely (I think) decrease my chances into being accepted to a Nursing school, given the indications that they usually prefer people who have a 3.0 or above.

I have done a substantial amount of volunteering at hospitals and was even employed at a medical (podiatry) clinic for over 2 years as a Front Office Assistant w/ lots of exposure to various medical procedures and direct patient contact, and most recently employed at a major hospital as a Physical Therapy Aide (3 months).

I have been told that the above experience's may help my chances of being accepted into Nursing program due to the vast amount of hands-on experience, even before entering any Nursing school.

My GPA problem came about due to my specific struggle's with Math combined with family issues. My GPA was above a 3.0 at one time, but dropped because of 3 occurrences that took place with Algebra, dropped it first time to accomodate other classes, failed it once, and then finally passed it with an A. In the case of repeating Algebra, or any other Math, I know that selection committees look at GPA's a lot, but is there anything I can do to let them know that I am very persistant into getting into a Nursing school?

Aside from Algebra, I never had to repeat or drop a prerequisite. Everytime I look at any admissions packages from prospective colleges, I can't help feeling so discouraged at the probability that my dreams of becoming a Nurse have decreased considerably. Is there any information and/or advise you can suggest that I follow or keep in mind? Any help and comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time!

Ms. La Mirada

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Hello everyone!

I have some conerns regarding my education endeavor in Nursing.

I am currently finishing my last prerequisite, which is Microbiology, and I plan to transfer next fall. My concern is that I have a 2.7 GPA, which will most likely (I think) decrease my chances into being accepted to a Nursing school, given the indications that they usually prefer people who have a 3.0 or above.

I have done a substantial amount of volunteering at hospitals and was even employed at a medical (podiatry) clinic for over 2 years as a Front Office Assistant w/ lots of exposure to various medical procedures and direct patient contact, and most recently employed at a major hospital as a Physical Therapy Aide (3 months).

I have been told that the above experience's may help my chances of being accepted into Nursing program due to the vast amount of hands-on experience, even before entering any Nursing school.

My GPA problem came about due to my specific struggle's with Math combined with family issues. My GPA was above a 3.0 at one time, but dropped because of 3 occurrences that took place with Algebra, dropped it first time to accomodate other classes, failed it once, and then finally passed it with an A. In the case of repeating Algebra, or any other Math, I know that selection committees look at GPA's a lot, but is there anything I can do to let them know that I am very persistant into getting into a Nursing school?

Aside from Algebra, I never had to repeat or drop a prerequisite. Everytime I look at any admissions packages from prospective colleges, I can't help feeling so discouraged at the probability that my dreams of becoming a Nurse have decreased considerably. Is there any information and/or advise you can suggest that I follow or keep in mind? Any help and comments would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your time!

Ms. La Mirada

I don't know what your school requires but my school requires you to have atleast a 3.0 to be considered. You should speak to your advisor at school to see their requirements and find out what you need to do to be accepted. Good luck to you,

Christy

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Is the requirement that your overall GPA be 3.0 or that all courses pertaining to the nursing program culmulate to 3.0? If it's the overall, I'd be looking for about 3 or 4 underwater basketweaving type classes to take to raise your GPA.

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The A in Algebra should have replaced the F and therefore would not be counted. That way your GPA would be back up above 3.0.

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Some schools do not replace the F with the A, but rather average the 2 grades to result in a net of a C or 2.0 - it sounds like this is what happened in the OP's case.

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I had a GPA of 2.7 and was accepted into a local CC which has a waiting list. I was accepted 1st try and the guy I was dating still hasn't gotten in and he had a higher GPA. I see in you post that you say they prefer a 3.0., does their admissions requirement say that? Mine said it had to be at least 2.5. I didn't think I would get in at all. My math grade was not the best either. However, I got mostly A's on the core science classes and I think thats why I got in so quick. Have faith, you might get in firsat try like I did :p

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what is your school's requirement? not preference, but requirement? our school has a minimum requirement of 2.5 gpa, though obviously, the higher the better.

i second what others have said-take some fluff classes to up the gpa if you are that concerned

love, rose

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Our school requires a 2.5 GPA, but also has a series of placement tests you have to take, they almost weigh more on those. If your just under the GPA, but do well on the tests, you can still get in. I had a 2.5 and aced the tests, so I had no problem. Each school is different.

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