I am so bummed out. GPA makes me sad.

Absolutely13 · May 5, 2008

Valencia CC in Orlando? If so, you need a 3.5 GPA or above to apply I believe. If you DON'T get in on the first try, you can retake A&P I - but you probably will need to ace it for consideration. It's not grade forgiveness, but they will take it into account on your application.

I go to another CC in a different Florida county and I am pretty sure about this, but set up an appointment with a health sciences advisor to be absolutely sure.

There are many paths to nursing school. Don't get discouraged if your original plan needs some tweeking.

Good luck!

ImNotWitty · May 5, 2008

Oddly enough to get into the program at Valencia the GPA has to be 2.5. Weird I know. But considering I was on the Presidents and Deans list before this is just really bothering me. :banghead:

Also to apply to other schools I need other courses that I haven't taken. I guess I will just see what happens after this short summer semester!

Tell me.....what school in Florida do you attend.....and do you like it?

schoolmack · May 5, 2008

I would take a breathe, be very proud of yourself for making it through that semester alive, and count your blessings! Your grade point is going to be FINE! I believe that your dedication will be considered and hopefully you have a chance to write an enterance essay to help provide them with information on why you deserve a spot in their program!

Don't be too hard on yourself! Everything happens for a reason and if you don't make it in Spring of 2009, try for Fall! Your goals are there, and you are trying hard, that is all you can ask for!

GOOD LUCK!

jelorde37 · May 5, 2008

i know how you feel. im taking a&p2 and micro right now, and my grade for a&P is just horrible. lets just say that i have a chance to pass a&P with a b, but thats going to take lots of hard work and a miracle to accomplish. on the other hand, i have a 98% in micro, which is pretty good i guess. but anyways, good luck.

ImNotWitty · May 5, 2008

i know how you feel. im taking a&p2 and micro right now, and my grade for a&P is just horrible. lets just say that i have a chance to pass a&P with a b, but thats going to take lots of hard work and a miracle to accomplish. on the other hand, i have a 98% in micro, which is pretty good i guess. but anyways, good luck.

Good luck! It's sounds like you are doing really well. keep it up! And thank you.

JettaDP · May 5, 2008

Your GPA isn't that bad. An overall of 3.4 is great. I think you just need to consider more schools. For all the schools that won't accept you with your GPA, there will be others that will.

Also, if you retake any classes, consider taking them online. Maybe you just have a weakness in lecture style classes. If you're better at self-learning you should definitely consider it.

ImNotWitty · May 5, 2008

i know how you feel. im taking a&p2 and micro right now, and my grade for a&P is just horrible. lets just say that i have a chance to pass a&P with a b, but thats going to take lots of hard work and a miracle to accomplish. on the other hand, i have a 98% in micro, which is pretty good i guess. but anyways, good luck.

Good luck! It's sounds like you are doing really well. keep it up! And thank you.

Absolutely13 · May 5, 2008

Oddly enough to get into the program at Valencia the GPA has to be 2.5. Weird I know. But considering I was on the Presidents and Deans list before this is just really bothering me.
Also to apply to other schools I need other courses that I haven't taken. I guess I will just see what happens after this short summer semester!
Tell me.....what school in Florida do you attend.....and do you like it?

I go to BCC. Sorry I gave you wrong information, I assumed (you know the saying about that) it would be the same as my CC as the are both state funded and the courses are standardized.

I still think the health sciences advisement would be worth your time. They told me what the usual minimum standards were for those who were accepted, not the minimum standards to apply.

Good luck and I'm sure you'll do fine.

txhorseshowgirl · May 6, 2008

I hear ya- This semester I took Spanish- Algebra and AP 1 Im pretty sure Im getting a C in the class- Ever had a bad teacher...well I have one- and its terrible.. she is arrogant-answers you like you are dumb and treats you like you in High School- You never know what to expect on the tests nor can I seem to figure out how to study for the tests and quizzes because- she jumps around from one thing to the next- no structure, if she doesnt like something the book she will tell you I dont like .. so you need to do it my way-She is one that while she knows her stuff.. I don think she really has a good idea of how to teach it- started with 27 in the class .. we have 11 now- im going to a CC for AP II Micro and intro to chem- I have met the science dept over there and WOW- Try dissecting a cat- mind you we have class 1 nite a week for 4 hrs- 3 hrs is lecture than the last is lab- well when you learn 30 muscles and insert and orign - only for 1 hr and have seen it 1 time- you have 1 week till the next class and will have to know everthing.. Im sooo frustrated that Im loosing confidence- to the point that I wonder if I am cut out, I basically feel really dumb.. My study partner and I put in 4hrs study time a night for 4nights and thats just for are weekly quiz, mind you most time is spent off on a wild goose chase trying to figure out just what she wants you to know!! This coming thursday we will have 4 hrs of new lecture and then guess what 1 week until the final- over chapters 7-14 however- We only really just started chapter 11- She states that she will be "jumping around" this next class on Thursday but wont tell you from what chapters so you guessed Im taking nots not sure if its chapt 11 or 14..Has anyone ever had this... Is this the norm??????? I have little doubts creeping in my head! Nursing is all I have ever wanted to do since I was little and now I am 29 with 3 pre req's left until I can apply- And like you I entered this class on the Deans list... Im thinking that will not be the case after this semester- at least AP II is mon-fri lab and lec is broken up- Sorry I wrote a book but Im beating my head right now... wondering is there a different way of studyin ... is there something Im not doing... grrrrrrr

omo25 · May 6, 2008

Dont beat yourself too much over it. Try and apply to as many schools as you can. The nursing school i go to they took some people with GPA as low as 2.5 while those with a 3.6 and higher they didnt accept. Do well on your NET and essay.

Wish you lots of luck

schoolmack · May 6, 2008

Gosh I feel like you just spoke directly from my head!

I was a good student prior to my A&P classes... I was always pretty good at picking things up and would get B's without trying and A's with little effort... now I am praying for a C in my labs because like you it was all so overwhleming to me.

Do not lose confidence in yourself.. that is killer! Know that you are trying your best, and ultimately it will all pay off! I had to repeat my A&P I lab because I like you, had a HORRIBLE teacher. So horrible that the college let me move on to A&P II with my D in the lab. They agreed the man was out of line. Anyway, even with repeating the lab I only walked with a C. Sometimes I wonder if there is a conspiracy theory going on behind the scenes! :chuckle

Keep your head up, if you have been thinking about being a nurse since you were little, then you are meant to do this! It will start to make more sense and become easier as you go. In Fall of 2007 I thought there was no way I was going to make it through all of this and now I know that as long as I try good things will happen.

Have faith that your Higher Power will guide you through these tough times!

Stay on the forums too, it is always nice to know you are NOT ALONE!!