I know I'm screwed...but can anyone help me?

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Hi, I'm going to be a junior at UCSD. Past two years, I have been lost and had multiple family problems. . sound like excuses and I know this is very embarrassing..but my GPA went down to 2.4. . . .

But, after going to a medical conference this summer.. I really wanted to try again. Right now, my school do not offer a nursing program. .so if I stay here then I would graduate with BS. But the problem is that...I'm having a financial problem so I might not be able to stay in school. .I searched for nursing programs at community college [sMC]and . . .I need to wait for at least a year. ...

I know I screwed up alot...but I really want to try again. Is there any way that I can do to go to any nursing schools? or transfer to them? what would be cheapest and smartest way to do in this situation? Please help me.

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You will need to contact the nursing programs that you are interested in and speak to a nursing advisor at these schools. Find out what their criteria are and what you need to do to meet it. Your GPA might keep you from some programs. Other programs will only look at your GPA for the prerequisite courses. You may have to repeat classes. You have to find out what each program wants and take it from there.

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Specializes in Adolescent & Adult Psychiatry.

I've always believed that everything happens for a reason and this confirms my beliefs even more so. It seems as if this "year-long wait" for community college entry is exactly the amount of time you need to take a break and reorganize what's important in your life. It seems like there's been a lot of hardship for you and it probably wouldn't be the best idea to run head first into nursing school while you still have some burdens on your shoulders.

If you aren't able to finish your bachelor's then I'd take the time out to first research where you want to go and what exactly you want to do in life. If it's indeed nursing school, perhaps you can get your CNA cert. and work at a hospital or facility while you're waiting to go to community college. That would be a cost-effective way for you to maneuver around your impending nursing education; you can also earn some income as well!

Also, maybe you can re-take a few classes that you didn't do so well in at a community college, if possible. A way to be even more proactive during this time would be to attend open houses for nursing school programs in your area. Get as much info as you can so that you understand the time and financial commitment that you need to make.

Other than that, keep your head up and I wish you all the best!!!!

NurseThis21, BSN, RN :nurse:

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