I am at a loss for what to do.

[honeyforasalteyfish]

What do I do if I don't get into my target program? My GPA is less than stellar 3.25. If I pull off the 4.0 this semester I got to 3.45, and a 3.65 in the prereqs. I am getting an 89.5, and a 90.79. So its still there for the taking.

One of my classes is BNA certification so an a is a 95. Which means its going to be an uphill battle to get to that mark at this point.

I am probably not the best candidate, but I am so close to putting in my application I want to really get it together, and put my best effort forward since I am so close to qualifying to put in an application.

I don't know what to do anymore I pinned all my hopes on nursing economically, educationally, and happiness. I am so worried I am going to drop the ball I am already feeling overwhelmed, and I just want this semester to be over, and know if I am in.

I have made so many mistakes, but its not all my fault I would have 3.5 if I had gotten a 4.0 last semester. Which I had before I was hospitalized for two weeks. I suppose I should be grateful I pulled off an A, and two high bs spitting up blood the day of my finals, and getting ready to go against medical advice to take them.

One of my doctors literally said I hope you come back alive, when I basically forced my way out of the hospital to take my finals last semester. I am so close to putting in my application I can taste it I have a real shot, if not the best one.

If I don't get in should I go for LPN, and try to do a bridge program, or go for PCT stabilize my finances, for a year, and then transfer to a university, and try again?

Its probably unhealthy, but I have pinned all my hopes on this. I don't have much of a life. I have lost so much, risked so much, and sacrificed more in a short time to make this happen what do I do if its all for nothing? Where do I go what do.

So much has gone wrong in my life, some poor choices, some circumstance, some just luck. I would really like for this to go right it would mean everything to me.

Thanks everyone.

[Honey Clover]

First, *hugs*.

Second, you will always end up where you are meant to be as long as you work towards it. If you're worried about stats and scores, private universities are the way to go. I'm sure the strength to keep going despite being ill can be quite an inspirational story on an application. That and bridge programs are great too. It takes a little longer to get through schooling but the outcome is the same--you'll be a nurse. You can do it! Breathe and take it one step at a time. Worrying about it and stressing yourself out will not make the process go quicker or easier. It will only make you sicker and more frustrated.

Third, you're probably already aware of it but basing your happiness on a career is not always in your best interest. These short term goals of entering university is not life itself. Entering nursing school and even becoming a nurse does not guarantee happiness in the long run. It is a means goal but not an end of life goal. It's difficult, but being content and grateful of other things in your life like love, friends, building relationships, hobbies, growing as a person, contributing to society, and other worthwhile life experiences is the best ends of life goal that you should be focusing on. Apply to schools you feel would accept you, then release and detach yourself from all expectations. And keep saying to yourself, you'll be okay because you will be! You're still alive after everything you've been through, right? :)

[honeyforasalteyfish]

Thank you for your kind words. I shouldn't have posted this I blabber to much. It will get me into trouble. i crave security, and I don't have much of it in my life.

If I knew I was in I could structure everything around school, but as it is still stuck in prereqs I am kind of in limbo.

[oldsockventriloquist]

So, first of all, take a breath. Second, if you're asking whether you are competitive for a program based on your GPA, you might be better off calling that program. For some programs, GPA might not be an issue, as long as you meet the minimum requirements. Those programs would be first come, first serve. Next, you have programs that place high emphases on the TEAS test (or some other pre-nursing admissions exam). So, if you're good at taking tests or could study enough to be ready for a standardized exam, that might be a good option (this could apply to the GRE, for those pursuing a direct entry MSN). Then, you have programs that do consider GPA, but place very low emphases on it relative to your admissions exams, experiences, personal essays... And the list goes on to include programs that have high preferences on applicants with high GPAs (overall, pre-nursing...), but there is quite a variety out there. So, right now I'd setup a plan with someone (call up the program, if that's possible or use your own advisor) on finishing your coursework and taking the necessary tests. Once you commit yourself and you're passionate about becoming a nurse, don't doubt yourself.