Failed last Semester of school

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Well I was going to an university for nursing from 2012-2013. My first semester I had a 3.4 GPA. The second semester on the other hand took a turn for the worst. I had a false Positive Hiv Test, and decided to tell my father that I was gay. He was not going to have it, and decided not to support me anymore. I just purchased a Mustang before I started school, and me being young my insurance was high. My dad paid for all of my bills. I had to find a job as soon as I could to support myself. Also, thinking I had Hiv took a big tool on me. I decided I couldnt go to school anymore. I with drawled from 2 courses and failed the other 12 hours... I now have everything in balance, and want to continue to pursuit my nursing degree. I was thinking getting my ADN would be the best choice, but I know i would have to re take those classes I failed before anything. I was looking online and was getting so much different information that I needed to post and hear from y'all, because I honestly need advice.. Should I consider applying for a LVN program and working my way up? or am I just Doomed? Thank you in advance!

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Specializes in ICU.

I would speak to an advisor. That is about all you can do at this point and see what you can do to try and salvage your GPA.

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Whatever you believe, see, and research as the best choice maybe the best thing to do is just start chipping away at it in a way that allows you to maximize learning the material and letter grade so as to meet your own learning needs and meeting the standards of whatever program you see as the right path to pursue

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I second speaking to advisors at schools you are interested in for regards to your GPA as they can give you the best solution to your problem.

You are not doomed from becoming a nurse; you're going through an immense struggle to get where you want to go with your life. Life happens and it is understandable. Find a place where you are most comfortable at and build on from there (ex. becoming LPN or going straight to RN).

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Specializes in Hospice, Palliative Care.

{{Hugs}} charleskemp:

I'm sorry about what happened between you and your father, as well as what you must have felt and experienced with the HIV test results. You are not doomed. Take a look at all of your options financially including maybe selling the Mustang to get a used vehicle that's old enough where you don't need collision insurance; that will save a lot of money on the insurance. As shared by previous posters, do talk with your advisor, and see what can be done whether by academic forgiveness or otherwise. Yes, an LPN route to an RN bridge might be the best option (though there might be other choices). Don't give up.

{{Hugs}}

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I guess I should of said that I joined the army reserves right after all of this happened. So my schooling is paid for and they'll give me money monthly as well. So I'm not worried about financea anymore. Plus I live with my Older brother now. So I don't have any bills but my car, and insurance which my insurance has come down a little. Im not sure everyone's religious beliefs but I know that God was putting me through an obstacle, and of course he has a plan. But thank you everyone for the feedback I didn't think I would get any! I'm glad to know people out there care!

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Specializes in Cardiac, ER, Pediatrics, Corrections.

I am so sorry. Big hugs to you! Whatever you decide to do, you have your allnurses family to cheer you on, give you advice, or be a listening ear.

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