Flunked nursing school, any way to return?

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I still want to get my RN license, and I was really close to getting it before **** hit the fan with PTSD flare-ups, not taking medial leave when I should, or getting the help I ought to have gotten.

I know I have the capacity for grades for the ferocity of nursing school (I got pretty damned far unmedicated, untreated for mental illness) but it was low grades that ultimately got me kicked out.

Is it impossible for me to still become an RN? I was in a BSN program at a university level, and I since have moved out of state and sought treatment for my problems. Would I start from the very bottom? I don't like the idea of starting over, but I will do what I have to in order to get back into the program.

Any tips or suggestions?

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.

Since you failed out of an RN program your best bet might be to try an LVN program.

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Specializes in Hospice.

Depending on how long ago you left the program, some of your pre-req class grades might transfer.

It's unlikely that any Nursing classes would transfer to a new school, so yes, those you would have to retake.

And, in the interest of your GPA, if your pre-req grades are low, you may want to take those over.

Good luck, I hope things work out for you.

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Depending on how long ago you left the program, some of your pre-req class grades might transfer.

It's unlikely that any Nursing classes would transfer to a new school, so yes, those you would have to retake.

And, in the interest of your GPA, if your pre-req grades are low, you may want to take those over.

Good luck, I hope things work out for you.

Ah, is it because each nursing school is different, that the chances of nursing classes transferring over are slim to none?

Thanks! I've been out of school for a year and a half now, working as a CNA and recovering. I really want to go back to school, though. I don't see myself as a career CNA.

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Since you failed out of an RN program your best bet might be to try an LVN program.
Hmm, definitely will consider, however, around where I live LVNs/LPNs are uh...being pushed out in favor of RNs. I'd look at LVN to RN path, but I'm afraid of the extra time and cost compared to getting my RN license.
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Ah, is it because each nursing school is different, that the chances of nursing classes transferring over are slim to none?

Thanks! I've been out of school for a year and a half now, working as a CNA and recovering. I really want to go back to school, though. I don't see myself as a career CNA.

Exactly. Schools have their own curriculums, and they can't be sure that classes from another program cover the material in the same way.

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Specializes in ICU, LTACH, Internal Medicine.

You may try to re-take preqs classes in community college, going as slow as your health permits. Your goals should be 1) get accustomed to studying without awakening your mental health issues, and 2) re-build your academic history while spending as little money as possible.

Private universities BSN programs, while more expensive as a rule, often have smaller classes and, in general, less competitive and may be better suited to deal with a student who needs a bit more attention in order to succeed. You may try to find such a program, just be careful in terms of quality (clinical placements, NCLEX passing rates, national accreditation) and, of course, cost. Just please do not invest a dime or a minute of your time in BSN school before you take a few hard science classes AND know you can do them, get good scores and do not get breakdown at the end. Good luck!

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Hmm, definitely will consider, however, around where I live LVNs/LPNs are uh...being pushed out in favor of RNs. I'd look at LVN to RN path, but I'm afraid of the extra time and cost compared to getting my RN license.

I know they are but it will be difficult to get into an RN program since you already failed out once & nursing programs are so competitive.

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I know they are but it will be difficult to get into an RN program since you already failed out once & nursing programs are so competitive.
You're absolutely right! Thank you for pointing that out. I want to surround myself with plenty of options to follow my dream, no matter how long it takes to get there!
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Definitely looking at retaking some of my pre-reqs in the difficult sciences, if only to ascertain how I can balance working and taking classes (one of my biggest issues was living in a toxic environment that I thankfully have left). I've spoken to a few aids at the facility that I'm at that switched to part time so they could focus on their nursing classes at Gannon university, which is comforting to say the least.

Thank you! :)

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

Go to a couple of your area community colleges and ask about getting into their ADN classes. If they don't want to do that, ask about the LPN classes. I have a feeling you will be able to get into the 2 year ADN, then from there you can go for you BSN if that is what you want to do. Since you have had some of the classes already, the classes will probably make things clearer for you now.

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Go to a couple of your area community colleges and ask about getting into their ADN classes. If they don't want to do that, ask about the LPN classes. I have a feeling you will be able to get into the 2 year ADN, then from there you can go for you BSN if that is what you want to do. Since you have had some of the classes already, the classes will probably make things clearer for you now.
So far I've tried looking into getting my ADN, but it is also being phased out in favor of the BSN; there's only one school that I know of that's close enough to drive to/be able to work at my facility. Unfortunately it's rated quite low quality.

I definitely want to consider the possibility even more now of LPN (especially on hearing how difficult it is to get into a BSN program if my first choice doesn't pan out).

Despite a lot of educational medical facilities here in Erie, it seems like the only way to have a license is to go for a bachelor's or not at all.

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