Doesn't pre-requisites GPA matter after got into a school?

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I got into a school with condition of 1 remaining prerequisite. I got all prerequisites As, and this last one is really challenging. I know the school requires C (2.0) as minimum. I am sure I can do C or above.

I am now B+ point at the moment. I hate to have B+ in my prerequisites, so I am trying to hard putting forth so much effort to do well on this last prerequisite. But, at the same time, I feel like "I don't need to be stressed out for this one prerequisite". 

What do you think? As long as you got into a nursing school, the last (conditional) prerequisite grade doesn't really matter? Also, what if when I go to get a job or go to NP or Master's degree? Does it have any affect on my future path? 

What do you think? Any thoughts? 

Specializes in ICU/ Surgery/ Nursing Education.

I have not read your previous submissions to determine your temperament, but I will give you my opinion as an instructor.  I am the first instructor the student sees in our program.  I do not much care about the prerequisite grades except for placing you into study and lecture groups.  If you enter our program, I know you meet the minimum grade point average, and I do not live in the past.

About handling stress, figure this out now. If you have problems with stress in the prerequisites, you may struggle in whatever program you enter. Determine what is giving you stress and mediate it.  

No, do not stress about a single class; just do your best. I know everyone is stuck on grades, and yes, you have to pass to continue, but you can only do your best. How can you do better? Students who do not continue in our program get an interview where they learn what to do next, and I like to tell them that "maybe it is not your time; just keep learning."

Look where you want to be in the future, and always move in that direction.  Do not let frustration make you quit.  There are times you may need to withdraw, but do not quit.   Good luck, and take it one step at a time.

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