2.5 GPA, is there a possibility for nursing school

caliotter3 · Jan 23, 2017

Try the "for profit" schools where tuition and fees amount to an arm and two legs.

wannabeny · Jan 24, 2017

I would focus on getting your grades up. You're vague on what classes you specifically have low grades in, but if it's any of the sciences, you'll need to have a good understanding of those concepts to even think about being successful in nursing school. As far as to your chances of getting into nursing school, you would have to speak to an academic advisor at what schools you're looking applying to. They would have the most insight on what your chances are with your current academics.

good luck!

thatperson · Jan 25, 2017

What part of US are you from? California is one of the most competitive states for nursing school. If i were you, I'd get my CNA license and work so you can get points from that, depending on what state you live in. Most students are afraid of private schools. There's nothing wrong with private schools. students who are afraid of them are students with not a strong GPA to begin with, and where are they now? waiting..waiting for a chance that is unlikely. Be honest to your self, chances are, it'll take years for people who are afraid of private schools to get into a program. I have a 4.0 Gen ed gpa and 3.89 pre req gpa and I'm still scared of getting into a program. I would rather have debt and loans rather than waiting or unemployment. If you have to go that route, you have to go that route. Good luck to you!

SQuinlin1 · Jan 25, 2017

I have an overall GPA of 3.11 and science of 2.81 and I am nervous. But it seems that my college calculates the GPA using ALL courses even if they aren't required for the program... frustrating because doing this brings my science GPA from a 3.00 to a 2.81... (I have a C in a BIO course that was required for another program I was going to do before nursing). Anyone else have a similar problem?

thatperson · Jan 27, 2017

@Squinlin1 are you in california? I think you should look into ADN programs.

IEDave, ASN, CNA, LVN · Feb 1, 2017

Really, it depends quite a bit on (a) the program and (b) individual circumstances. In my case my entry cumulative GPA into an LVN program was 2.68, and my cumulative GPA upon completion was 2.88. That said, I also had other things going for me, such as a prior BS degree, strong academic performance upon re-entry into academia (did pretty well in the few prereqs I needed for admission into the program), and some life experiences to make me that much more desirable. End result - just waiting on the BVNPT to authorise me to take the NCLEX; never got less than an A- in the entirety of the VN program (3.88 GPA for all my VN classes), and entered into the program at age 52 - completed at age 54.

So...it's worth looking into; talk to some counselors and see what you can work out with them.

Dave

thatperson · Feb 2, 2017

I agree with the post above. Stepping stones are definitely an option. Becoming a CNA and then an LVN and maybe later an RN. I am a CNA. I was going to do the One year LVN at my area at a local community college. But I realized that my grades (All A's but 2 B) might be good enough for the RN program.

Heatherruiz · Feb 3, 2017

You need a firm understanding of the sciences to be successful. If you cant get into a program based on low GPA then rightfully so, you wouldn't succeed. You hit the ground running in nursing school patho, pharm, med/surg no time to learn what you didn't in the pre reqs. So try really hard in your bio classes it will benefit you at future patients in the long run. I had a 4.0 in the sciences and overall GPA of 3.73. I barely got in to a BSN program. I competition is stiff in CA. I do know of some people who got in to an ADN program with B's and 1 (only 1) C.

sz1991 · Feb 14, 2017

It's never to late too improve your GPA. I found out the hard way the first time around when I applied to a BSN program that I was not a competitive candidate. I turned that around into something positive and motivated myself to retake all the core science prerequisites I had previously received "C's" in and got an A, which increased my GPA tremendously. It took a little bit of time, but it was worth the hard work. I applied to a few entry-level MSN programs, and was accepted to most :) Best of luck to you!

92iKenzo · Jan 4, 2018

It's never to late too improve your GPA. I found out the hard way the first time around when I applied to a BSN program that I was not a competitive candidate. I turned that around into something positive and motivated myself to retake all the core science prerequisites I had previously received "C's" in and got an A, which increased my GPA tremendously. It took a little bit of time, but it was worth the hard work. I applied to a few entry-level MSN programs, and was accepted to most :) Best of luck to you!

Your story is amazing and thank you for sharing. Strong mentality and hard work to earn those grade back! California is so competitive and even after graduating, it it still a challenge to land of a hospital job in my area.

OP, I think that you could look into ADN program since some could be a lottery to get in. For example, in Sacramento area, American River College still has a lottery for their ADN program. But the catch is that they require a minimum 3.00 for science, 2.50 for non science and a TEAS of 62% to be eligible to enter their pool. If you really want to be a nurse, I highly recommend to improve your GPA.