Failed English 101 twice! Need advice!

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Hi everyone, I'm 21 years old and is currently doing my pre-nursing classes.

Just a little background information, I go to my local community college in hopes of getting into the Nursing program and to graduate!

First semester was great! I had received a B in anatomy and physiology I (4 credits). An A- in the required math course for pre-nursing (4 credits). A in psychology (3 credits). And lastly, English 101. I had a B all the way up to my final, but failed the final. If you failed the final, you failed the course. Because I failed the final, I'm now retaking the class, BUT I'm doing more awful than the first time. (All story short)

I tried to withdraw from the ENG 101, but missed the deadline. I tried to talk to ENG professor and she couldn't help. Therefore, I'm stuck with another F.

Now this semester I'm taking anatomy and physiology II, and so far I have a B+(4 credits). Stats -B (3credits). Lifespan B-(3credits). LIB A (1credit). Eng 101, F!

Long story short, do you think (in general) the nursing program will accept me if I take ENG 101 (for the third time) and pass! I want to take ENG 101 in the summer and just focus on English.

Side note**

I had spoken with the secretary of the nursing department, and she told me that it is all based upon GPA and your Teas score (last time I had gotten 70.7).

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Specializes in PACU.

If all that matters to your program is GPA I don't think it will be an issue as long as the F (or whatever grade you end up getting) doesn't drag your GPA down significantly.

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I believe the GPA minimum is 2.75, but i'm not applying till spring semester 2015 (for fall 2016). Therefore, I can finish all my pre-reqs.

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what in heck is the problem? if you can get such exemplary grades in the other courses, what is your problem in English? first off, what caused you to flunk the final the first time, did you go over the test with your professor? This isn't meant to attack at all, i just can't wrap my head around it...

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what in heck is the problem? if you can get such exemplary grades in the other courses, what is your problem in English? first off, what caused you to flunk the final the first time, did you go over the test with your professor? This isn't meant to attack at all, i just can't wrap my head around it...

Those were my thoughts EXACTLY

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It's hard to comment on your particular school, but I know where I am, you practically have to have a 4.0 to get into the nursing schools. They require a 2.5 however, the competition is fierce and most applicants that are accepted have a 4.0 or just below. I'm not trying to scare you, I just want to be realistic. My school looks at the amount of re-takes that a student has, but I think the focus is mainly on A&P 1, 2 and microbiology. Nursing school is hardcore! They want to know that the students they choose will be hard working, and dedicated and capable of doing the hard courses.

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Basically grammatical structure. In general, Math and science comes easier to me than English.

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I'm not trying to downplay my school, but it's a community college and only can obtain an Associates degree. Therefore, it's not as on the same level of "strictness" as a BSN level. I'm not trying to sound any type of way neither. The school requires a minimum of 2.50 gpa average, and you cannot repeat A&P I or II (and any other biology class pertaining to the Nursing program) more than twice. You need at least a "C."

The English department policy if you fail the final you fail the course.

Personally I think if I take in alone in the summer and just focus on my writing I'll be fine.

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My school is also a community college. We have 50 spots and an average of 250 people applying per round. It's very competitive.

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Specializes in Critical Care.

Community colleges usually have the most competitive scoring/grading because of the cost. The affordability and two year option brings an abundance of applicants. First, I'd talk to an advisor and see if they can give you a realistic idea of how your gpa and TEAS score stacks up, just to give you an idea of what you need to work on and whether you should retake that teas (A 70% even with a 4.0 isn't a surefire at my school). Second, I would get in touch with a tutor over the course of the semester. You obviously can do well in school, your other grades show that, something just isn't clicking here. It happens, I had the same issue with chemistry. Taking it alone is a good idea.

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Specializes in CVOR, CVICU/CTICU, CCRN-CMC-CSC.

There, their, they're, it'll be OK! Sorry, grammar-Nazi's everywhere - I couldn't resist!

Yes, OP, definitely get in touch with a tutor. A fresh set of eyes and new ways to remember all those pesky rules can be quite helpful.

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Specializes in Med-Surg.

I failed my English course as well, I ended up taking the CLEP test for college comp and passed with flying colors. If you grade isn't dragging your gpa down too much may be an option worth looking into.

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