Failed Nursing. LPN or keep trying to get back into RN?

CariocaRN · Jun 9, 2010

Some schools are willing to take you back. I suggest you retake your science classes and score all As to bring your GPA up. After failing out of nursing, you really want to impress the next school with a perfect GPA to show them you're serious about starting over. So after taking your science and scoring high, maybe you can take some random "easy" classes just to bump up your GPA even more. They will mostly look at your required pre-reqs, but a nice overall GPA helps too.

I don't know if you work but if you don't, you can take all these classes in a year (summer,fall and spring) and be ready to apply again for next fall. Also, I wouldn't lie or hide the fact that you're dropped from another nursing school. A lie would automatically disqualify you.

I know CUNY will not take you back, but SUNY might. Try a private school, let them take a look at your transcript and advice you. They are more willing to work with you than CUNY/SUNY.

You can also go for LPN. I don't think they care about your academic history as much.

Good luck!!

caliotter3 · Jun 9, 2010

If you have done your research and found that no school will accept you for RN, at this point I would encourage you to become an LPN, then try to get into a bridge program.

guiltysins · Jun 10, 2010

I would suggest the LPN because for a lot of schools, its not the GPA they are really looking at but the fact that you failed out so they may not accept you whether your GPA is high or not. I don't think the bridge program will care much if you failed RN school because you will be a licensed LPN and that should hold some weight.

Lerochka · Jun 10, 2010

thank you so much for all reply

caliotter3 · Jun 10, 2010

And since you are a NY resident, the Excelsior College LPN to RN program will also be available to you along with any traditional LPN to RN bridge programs in your area.

noreenl · Jun 10, 2010

Honestly as a clinical supervisor with a background in teaching CNAs I honestly think you might need a better appreciation of what you are moving toward. I would strongly suggest that you start LPN school in September and for the summer either volunteer or if money is an issue ( I know it is for me!!LOL) then maybe take the CNA course and see how you like it. In NY it is mandatory that you do 30 hours in a clinical site and I have seen those facilities hire from my students! It also will help you with meds in LPN school with is a challenge for some folks since it does involve critical thinking. Should I hold this dose based on V/S? does this resident need a respiratory tx? reach out to me if you want to talk or PM me anytime!

Lerochka · Jun 11, 2010

Thank you for advice once again. Does anyone know any good LPN program in new york city? ( 5 boroughs) I looked through some online, but they all sound good. As for CNA, I was thinking of going for CPCT or Certified Clinical Medical Asst. Isnt it better and more advanced?

wishingupon · Jul 2, 2010

What if he/she doesn't send in transcripts to the future schools, assuming that the future school doesn't find out? Has that ever worked?

DoGoodThenGo · Jul 3, 2010

What if he/she doesn't send in transcripts to the future schools, assuming that the future school doesn't find out? Has that ever worked?

Despite my previous advice on this subject, one really is playing with fire by being less than honest when applying to any place of higher education.

The world is very small now thanks to the Internet, and there are other ways besides transcripts to find out where or if someone attended college or whatever before.

Financial aid is the first thought that comes to mind. One only gets a certain amount of NYS and Pell aid. If one applies as a rank freshman, and applies for aid, any previous awards will be subtracted, and you get what is left of your balance. Do not know if either the state or federal government gives full printouts to financial aid offices including previous awards, and the schools it went to, but surely someone might wonder why a new freshman cannot get full awards if entitled.

Finally these days you really don't want to give anyone, be it an employer or school a vaild reason to discharge you for cause. Lying on an application can be one of those reasons, and it would really be horrible say three-quarters through a program, where one is doing very well to be called out and removed for not disclosing information as requested/required.

StrawberryBanana · Jul 5, 2010

Nursing is extremely competitive..esp. with the economy the way it is now. It is up to you if you want to continue to try again. However, I would reassess finances, budget, and time, if I were you. See what you are able to afford & whether or not it fits into your plans.

Are you really passionate about Nursing? If so, this may help you dust yourself up and get back on your feet. If not, that's OK. Reevaluate what your passion is. Also, remember that there are SEVERAL degrees and professions that are noble and enable you to help others. It never hurts to look into those.

Have you considered Social Work? Everyone that I know in SW has said it was VERY rewarding :).

PS. And yes!--CNA is a great option as well.

MsbossyRN · Aug 13, 2010

?How bad is your g.p.a? You can fail nursing in most schools with a c-. Most schools will take you back. At my school you could fail and still be taking back in. You just have to start over again or audit courses you already took. I did mine at a university, not a cc. So really make sure no other school will take you. As long as your g.p.a. isn't totaled you should be allowed back into a RN program. Then if not get an LPN and bridge LPN to RN. Good luck. I've known people to fail more than one RN program, and still get into another.