I don't know if I'm smart enough for nursing

NurseKyndall31 · May 11, 2012

I'm getting ready to take the TEAS V test myself on the 23rd of May I'm planning on going to Concorde for the 15 month program I have to have atleast a 58%. Any advice for me

i♥words · May 11, 2012

If you have the determination, you can do it. We all have made choices in our pasts that we wish we could change, but since we can't go back we have to let the past go and make better decisions for the future. I think you still have a shot at getting into nursing school with that GPA; it all depends on where you apply and how they choose candidates. Also, many schools consider it more important that your pre-req GPA is high, not your cumulative GPA. (That would be just the GPA of your sciences, statistics, psychology, etc.) And you are getting a B in your physiology lab, which is great. So you've been at CC for five years. Who cares? Prove your parents wrong and really commit yourself to your education, and I'm sure you'll be fine.

(By the way, that mid-term grade is not bad at all.)

NurseKyndall31 · May 11, 2012

I was referring to taking the teas i have to score atleast 58% to get in the program my gpa in college is a 3.2 just dont want to be on a long waitlist .

ixchel · May 11, 2012

My own personal motto:

"I may not be the smartest person in the room, but I am the most determined."

Feel free to adapt it to your world as needed :)

i♥words · May 11, 2012

I was referring to taking the teas i have to score atleast 58% to get in the program my gpa in college is a 3.2 just dont want to be on a long waitlist .

Sorry, my post was directed to dsy89.

gsmith91 · May 13, 2012

With the right amount of will and determination you will be just fine.

ManyQuestions · May 14, 2012

Hi everyone, first of all I'm new here :w00t:Hi:)
I'm so glad there is a website designed specifically for people in the nursing field, I think you guys will help me alot, as I have been coming here to read some of other people's questions, everyone seems very helpful.
Anyway, I think everyone needs to know a little about myself: I am almost 23 years old and I have been coming to this community college for nearly 5 years! 5 YEARS!
Ever since I can remember, I've always wanted to be in the medical field, when I was like 5 years old I had a toy stethescope and I would always say I wanted to become a doctor.
I graduated High School and came straight to college, still in mind that I wanted to be in the medical field. Well, I didn't take classes so seriously my first semesters and for some reason I would always say I was "undecided" but I was just afraid to finally make a big life changing decision since I was still young. Well now that I'm older and more mature, I can finally say I WANT TO BE A NURSE! This is my last semester doing my pre-reqs and because I have spent so much time here and messed around my first semesters, my GPA is not so great and now I regret it because I start applying in a couple of months to nursing programs and I'm afraid I'm not going to be accepted :uhoh21:
So yesterday I had a physiology lab midterm and I studied so hard, and it turns out I got a 57/70 I have a B in that class and I cannot raise it up to an A. Yesterday and today I've been doing a lot of crying becuase I'm starting to think I'm not smart enough:cry: Especially because my parents don't really believe in me (because I've been stuck in this community college for 5 years)
My GPA is a 3.2 as of right now that's why I want to raise my grades- to raise up my GPA
I volunteer at a hospital
I will be starting CNA class next month
I need advice. Do you guys think I can make it?
I regret messing up in the beginning!

Here at my local community college you don't need A's to get into nursing. They require a 2.5 in prerequisites and that's it. You may not get into your first choice 4 year program, but if you can get B's you are smart enough to become a nurse. A 3.2 GPA is not bad at all.

truckinusa, BSN, LPN, RN · May 14, 2012

Most of what I have taken is a memorization challenge. I am not sure, but I think some of the students don't have a clue what they are memorizing. I get B's and enjoy trying to figure out the mechanics of all the sciences. It is something I was never interested in, but since it is new to me I can enjoy learning.

RNsRWe, ASN, RN · May 15, 2012

I'm getting ready to take the TEAS V test myself on the 23rd of May I'm planning on going to Concorde for the 15 month program I have to have atleast a 58%. Any advice for me

Two bits of advice: first, start your own thread with this question, as the person who did start this thread is seeking her/his own advice. A new thread with your question has a chance of getting answered.

Second, change your user name....AN does not allow someone who is not already a licensed RN or LPN to use the title "Nurse" in their username.

Bayley0829 · May 16, 2012

I can relate to your situation. After my first year at UTC I had a 3.2, and my advisor made me feel like I wasn't smart enough. (Competitive GPA's begin at a 3.2, and I was obviously right on the line for that.) If you read a lot of the nursing school admission instructions/manuals (such as UTK's SON for example) they state that one thing considered is the demonstration of the ability to improve grades over time. You obviously have since your first year. And a 3.2 is great if you ask me. Especially if you have brought it up over the years.

Also, a B in physiology is great! It's such a hard subject to master because it includes SO MUCH information. I got accepted into UTC's program with a C in Chemistry, B in Chem lab, B in Anatomy and Physiology, and A's in Pathophysiology and Microbiology. (another demonstration of improvement over time )

Don't ever doubt yourself. You can literally do anything you set your mind to. I found that out over the past semester. My negative attitude caused me so much stress that it affected my grades, that's for certain.

GreenEyedPeas1 · May 16, 2012

Hi! I know how you feel, I got a B in physiology as well and it is looking like I am getting another B MAYBE an A- in micro now... Sometimes I wonder the same thing... like why doesn't my brain just retain all info? haha but You can do it though! You just need to be the most determined as someone else has said. Another thing that gives me hope is that I know friends who did not have straight A's through all the sciences and they do much better during the actual nursing classes. Maybe because they study better and realize that it is real and they HAVE to do well? I am not sure why, but my sister in law was the same way as well. Just keep your head up and realize that you can do anything you put your mind to!