Failing a nursing class

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Hi guys, I failed in one of the nursing classes in my last semester of an accelerated BSN program. I plan to apply for NP school after my graduation. Currently, I am having a GPA little bit over 3.5 which, I hope, will be maintained after I am done with the program. What do you think how much a failure in BSN will impact my chances for NP school? I am in a state of shock at this time tbh. Serious opinions needed please

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Specializes in Adult Primary Care.

Can you retake the course you failed? Not sure if that would help.

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Yes according to or college policy, if we retake, the GPA will be counted with the latest grades. But WF will remain on transcript

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

If you get a good grade when you retake, you should be fine.

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Well, Thank you so much for replies. Yes, this time I would be more conscious of course. My question is with a WF on transcript and GPA 3.55 in BSN, what are my chances to get into any NP school? By the way, I am not talking of state schools or IVY league. I am talking about average schools like Chamberlain etc

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.
1 minute ago, nursingstudent_2019 said:

Well, Thank you so much for replies. Yes, this time I would be more conscious of course. My question is with a WF on transcript and GPA 3.55 in BSN, what are my chances to get into any NP school? By the way, I am not talking of state schools or IVY league. I am talking about average schools like Chamberlain etc

You do realize that Chamberlain accepts 100% of its applicants right? I would aim higher.

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Offcourse I would apply every where but at this even Chamberlain is looking a distant spot for me.

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Specializes in Psych/Mental Health.

As long as you get a strong grade (B+ or higher) when retaking the course, you should be totally fine to apply anywhere with a 3.5 GPA. Just put together a meticulous application with great essays and solid recommendations, and get some work experience. Apply to 3-5 NP programs to increase your odds, and do reach for top programs if that is what you want.

A few bad grades here and there aren't going to destroy your life. Just focus on getting good grades going forward.

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@umbdude It makes sense. Definitely, I will go for A in that class. Have you ever heard about anyone who failed a class in ABSN and still accepted into NP school?

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It happens. I know someone who failed a nursing class, went on to graduate with associates, bachelors, worked for 2.5 years, applied to four NP schools, was accepted at 3 (Duquesne, Simmons, Drexel, was not accepted at Georgetown) and will start this fall. You will never know unless you try.

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That means if anyone fails even one nursing class, she can get into only for- private schools not any state school. That sums up my situation.?. I have everything in my CV. Good GPA, never ever a failure before, more than 5 years of family physician experience from abroad, etc.

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Specializes in PMHNP.

I think it also depends on what class you failed.

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