Does the "w" really influence my chances of getting into the program?

[Nabeelaodu]

Up until now have been doing well in nursing prereqs. I have Chemistry lab, which isn't going so well. I'm also taking Chemistry and Anatomy and Physiology. I don't know what I have in Chem lab now but I know it's bad. I'm really thinking of withdrawing from this lab and taking it next semester (I heard you don't have to take the two classes together). But I'm afraid by what the W would look like on my transcript. I've never had to retake or W from a class before. It's not even really a class, it's just a lab and only worth 1 credit hour. I really don't want it to bring down my GPA. Another thing is that i have bright futures, so I'm going to have to pay them back. Also, my advisor told me that for the nursing program they add either Chemistry or Biology to prereq gpa depending on which overall grade is better. Please I really need some advice. Thanks

[mrsboots87]

This is a question only your nursing advisor can answer. Each school has different policies on failed classes withdrawals, and retakes.

[havehope]

It is different for each program. I have a "w" for my A&P lecture and lab. However, I explained the reasoning in my nursing school essay (lost two grandparents). I still got accepted. So, talk to your advisor or try getting that grade up. I know it's hard, but it will be well worth it. :)