I'm struggling

missaretha · 2025-04-10T21:23:58Z

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I feel so behind, I'm 22 years old still taking my nursing prerequisites. I had to take anatomy and physiology 1 , 3 times before I passed with a B. I got a B in anatomy 2. I also got a B in my Microbiology class. I'm currently taking chemistry and statistics but I'm passing both with a C. I haven't taken my TEAS exam or taken Patho yet. My GPA right now is a 3.0 which I know isn't good. I just feel like I'm getting nowhere because I keep having to retake classes. Should I retake my prerequisite all over again or should I just change majors.

First, a 3.0 is not a bad GPA. It's a solid B. Depending on what average you need to have to complete whatever degree you are pursuing, you may need to talk to your instructors about Chemistry and Statistics. If a C is a passing grade for your degree and to complete the program, then you keep on doing the best you can.

I wouldn't feel behind. I was taking nursing pre reqs at 40 years old.

Keep in mind that nursing school is hard. It will get harder. That's not to discourage you. However, you will have the nursing coursework and the clinical hours that go with it.

If you need a tutor, you need to talk to your instructors or advisor. Also, what else are you doing in addition to going to school? Working? Have a kid? Because nursing school is one's life, even for a traditional age student who lives on a college campus. There may be social activities you simply cannot do and need to sacrifice to read something again or study more.

Talk to your advisor now. He or she may be able to help you with ways to make you feel like you're not constantly trying to keep up. They may be able to get you a little bit ahead so you have a little bit of breathing room.

YAH YAH · 2025-04-12T13:10:29Z

Hi, 22 years old is still super young. You are doing good. At least you didn't give up when you had to retake those classes. Chemistry and Statistics are harder courses and most of the time people don't get the higher grades in those classes. Complete your other courses, take your entrance exam and apply for nursing school. The more you sit and think things over, it will be an ongoing pattern. Wish you the best in your nursing journey ! ! !

kbrn2002, ADN, RN · 2025-04-13T13:14:53Z

A 3.0 is not by any means a bad GPA. However some nursing programs are super competitive and have few chairs available compared to number of applicants so be prepared to submit applications to more than one school if there are multiple universities and/or community colleges offering the RN program in your area.

I would give the same advice to any applicant regardless of GPA. I don't know what your particular area looks like but my community with a population of around 100,000 has one traditional 4 year BSN track program and three community colleges with ADN programs plus two more ADN programs within 100 miles in neighboring towns. All are pretty competitive, a couple usually have a wait list. All the ADN programs are similarly priced, the four year university program is quite expensive as it's offered at a private school. Due to cost alone it's fairly common for graduates to choose one of the ADN programs and then go to the university for the ADN to BSN program if they decide to continue school. A BSN is not really required in my area for employment so many students stop at the ADN degree or finish a BSN at a remote college while working.