Finished (almost) all my pre-reqs but....

Darkstar1485, BSN, CNA, LPN, RN · Aug 9, 2012

I'm in a bit of a bind. I'm about to finish my Bachelors degree in a non-nursing field. I've completed every one of my pre reqs with the exception of developemental (life span) psychology. However, I've taken an Intro to Chemistry class and a General Chemistry 2 class (my current school accepted the credits for my intro chem class as general chemistry 1) and I recieved C's in both classes. I have also recieved a C in Statistics. I have started the application process to several schools for admission into the Summer or Fall semester of 2013 (ranging in ABSN programs to diploma programs). I know this question has been asked many times before on this forum, but I want to know if I should retake these courses. Since I'm finishing up my Bachelors (will be graduating in May) my schedule is filled for the fall, as I am taking 14 credits at night and work in the morning. I have 10 credits to finish up for the spring semester and I am contemplating whether I should fill one of those slots with Chemistry (which is 5 credits at my school). I have an A in both A&P 1 and 2, a B+ in Micro, A in Sociology and Nutrition...I'm so confused and anxious. A lot of the programs I'm seeking admission into will make their descisons before my spring semester begins, so I really don't know what to do.
I would really appreciate the advice. Thanks in advance!

Honestly, If you want to be as competitive as possible, you should take at least 2 of those classes again. It sucks, but you'd be playing yourself if you applied with 3 C's. Remember, there will be people applying with all A's, or all B's or A' and B's with 1 C, A's and B's with two C's and all of those people will have an advantage over you.

You can still take your chances. Anything is possible. I got into my BSN program with a 1 C.

best of luck!

xsmashBSN_RN · Aug 9, 2012

Ahh, it's also confusing as to which Chemistry they'd accept. Intro to Chem and General Chemistry 1 aren't really the same, but my current school accepted credits from my Intro class...which moved me on to General Chemistry 2. At the time I didn't know those 2 classes weren't the same until mid semester. Chem 2 was especially difficult since my grandmother,whom my family and I took care of, got sick and passed away that semester. So it was a pretty rough time. I hope I'll be able to take Chem 1 and 2 in the spring and summer semesters, but I hope it won't be too late, since I've already started the application process to a couple of schools already.

jtboog2003 · Aug 9, 2012

I think it depends on what the school actually looks at. Some look at cumulative GPA, some at cumulative GPA, and pre-req GPA, and others look at the last 60 credits you have earned. Look at what specifically the schools base their decisions on, and then go from there. And it seems doubtful that both the chemistry courses will count as the one required chem pre-req, so that makes a difference as well.