I want to be a nurse but I have a low GPA

[Ethsmom]

I went through a lot my first two years of college and I feel like they were basically a waste because at the end of them, I ended up with a low GPA of a 2.4. I really want to be a nurse and can't see myself in any other career but I know that my GPA is not going to allow me to get into a nursing school next year. I want to get my BSN but am okay with just getting an associates degree and then going into an RN to BSN program. Does anybody know how and if I can eventually get into a nursing program? I've been thinking about re-taking my prerequisites but my advisor told me that I shouldn't, since I passed the classes, although I didn't pass them with the best grades.

[mid31]

I agree with everyone else and would highly suggest you retake the courses you didn't do so well on. Most nursing school advisors I've talked to have told me they take the highest grade once you have repeated a course. Don't get discouraged! I'm surprised your advisor would give you such advice but then again, some don't even know what they're talking about. The best thing you can do is contact the schools you are interested in and find out their requirements. Good luck!

[want to become nurse]

thank you! that sounds like good idea too...i have one repeat and that has ruined my GPA

Thanks you!