what should i do?

Daisy_08, BSN, RN · Mar 23, 2011

It can't hurt to apply. You might also get credits for the classes you passed. Just make sure that whatever it was that caused you to leave before has been taken care of.

best of luck

MollyLPN · Mar 23, 2011

You could go to vo-tech school to become an LPN, then bridge to the RN program. Some schools such as community colleges have a LPN-RN bridge program, and Excelsior* college has an LPN-RN bridge online that is accepted in Florida. If you go to a public LPN school, the tuition is quite reasonable. Also I've heard that RN school is easier for those with the LPN background.

*Make sure it is the real Excelsior, not a front that pretends to be them, but actually is a front to sell books.

Real Excelsior: http://www.excelsior.edu/

Also you could get your CNA quickly, while not paying much, gives you very valuable experience in the medical setting, which makes PN school easier, and also is a huge advantage in looking for a job after graduation.

Good luck and study hard!

EmergencyNrse · Mar 23, 2011

Community College!

Go back and work on that GPA.

Learn from your mistakes and move on. It's not over it's just delayed.

You didn't get into this mess right away. You can't correct it right away.

Patience and perseverance...

Good Luck.

hkendrick1987 · Mar 23, 2011

Go to community college. Many of them offer a variety of degree options on the cheaper end of the spectrum.

Just be sure that whatever knocked you out of the game the first time around isn't still an issue. I had similar circumstances, and I can assure you that if you're lucky enough to get another shot, you have to dive in head first and seize the opportunity!

Best of luck!

chulada77, ADN, BSN, MSN, APRN · Mar 23, 2011

I agree with applying to LPN programs and then do a bridge to RN. OR...you can retake some classes that may help your gpa. Of course you can only retake some of the pre-req classes like: A&P, pharm, etc.

Stay with it though especially if you feel strongly about being a nurse!!

P_RN, ADN, RN · Mar 23, 2011

It took me from age 17 to age 30 to get it right. At age 29 I finally figured our how to study and went from where you are to an RN with dean's list, presidents list and a 4.0 gpr. Unfortunately those old grades stuck around 'cause I'd used them for prereqs. Who cares, I aced the boards and have been an RN for going on 37 years. Do it kiddo, you won't regret it.

Batman25 · Mar 24, 2011

Apply to a community college. Chances are good there will be a waiting list so you will have time to take pre-req courses and re-take any class they suggest you take again.

R*Star*RN, BSN, RN · Mar 24, 2011

When I first went to college I had a bad life situation. At the age of 18 I didn't quite care to get any sort of education and was happy with my job as a CNA. I flunked a ton of classes and came away with an average GPA of 1.5 -- I was put on probation multiple times and eventually dismissed from university.

A couple years later I went overseas to Africa. My mother is a professor in an RN program and she knew I love to travel so I went along as an "assistant to the professor". I got to drive student nurses to their clinical, grade multiple choice tests, take a couple general ed classes with them like "African music". While I was in Africa I also helped the students make posters for public health education in the townships, and volunteered at a place called AIDS Heaven.

That was the turning point in my life. I made a case for myself and started taking general ed classes at a local community college. I got my grades up (to around a 3.0) and was eventually accepted to an LPN program. After that I got my ADN.

I realize I am talking a lot about my life and that yours is quite different. But I wanted to let you know that there are others out there who suffered from a low GPA and that it's not detrimental to your future unless you let it be. You just have to stand up for yourself and work really hard to get your grades back on track. Check out local community colleges as they tend to be more forgiving. If going to school full time makes your grades drop, then go part time! Many nursing programs are designed for "non-traditional" students.

That;s my 2 cents, hope i helped :)

Edit: My entire nursing education cost about 8k at public schools. The bulk of my student loans was created by all those classes I flunked at a private 4-year uni.