(KY and TN area) HELP!!

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HELP!!! I need some help and some advice!

Some background information: I'm graduating from a community college next semester with an associate degree I was going for at the time. I decided I want to go back for a degree in Nursing. I still have a few pre-req I would have to take before getting into the nursing school. My GPA is a 2.35! I know it's a low GPA! I had some major family problems that cause my grades to slip. I'm slowly bringing it back up! I would like to transfer to Tennessee/Kentucky area. I was currently an EMT-B for my state. (so, I do have some medical background under my belt!)

1. Is there any nursing program in (KY and TN area) that will accept my low GPA? If so, where? (I was looking at Pikeville University (in KY) but my dream college is getting accepted into Carson Newman College. )

2. I did some research for a bridge programs. I can't find any!?!

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Specializes in Complex pedi to LTC/SA & now a manager.

There is no such thing as EMT-basic to RN/LPN bridge. EMT is a full time 6 week or so equivalent of training with very limited skill set/scope. There are some paramedic/EMT-P to RN bridges as traditionally medic training is 6+ months full time with more extensive clinical rotations and higher level skills/scope

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I guess I didn't word that right... I was trying to say if I go for my paramedic certification if there is bridge programs in KY and TN area. I can't find any in that area? I don't know if i'm looking in wrong area.

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Specializes in ED.

Probably not. I am an RN in KY and nursing school here is competitive, grades like that don't cut it.

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Most schools in TN accept no less than a 2.7, and are competitive at a 3.0 or higher

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