Failing a nursing class

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

@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?

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.

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.

I think it also depends on what class you failed.

I'm surprised you were able to stay in the program. I failed a course in my nursing program and was dismissed. I had to petition for them to reinstate me and I had to retake the course before advancing in the program.

When I graduated the failed class did not impact my gpa.