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I managed a 3.89 GPA as a married mom of five. I busted my butt studying to get that GPA. It says a lot about how I handle stress and how hard I work to get things done. Honestly, I'd much rather have a 95% nurse than an 80% nurse care for me any day. Will I be perfect clinically? Of course not! But as far as the hospital is concerned, I have a history of learning well. That can't be anything but good in a new grad orientation. I was shocked to receive the award for highest GPA in the program when many of the other students were only in their early to mid 20s with no family or household obligations. Even with a high GPA, it will have been 3 mos from graduation to starting orientation. Work hard for what you want and don't give up.
Bobbkat
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I think the freaky grading scale is pretty common. My program required a 94% for an A. I used to get really, really, aggravated about that.