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Hello I am a 23 year old male and am graduating with an A.A. degree tomorrow actually. I will be graduating with a 2.12 gpa and because of my low GPA I have been told by many people that it would be impossible for me to be accepted into a RN program, so I was thinking of after doing the prerequisites for the nursing programs, to apply for an LPN program then hopefully with some experience in a few years I could possibly get into a RN program.

Please tell me what you all think of this idea, is it possible, any idea's etc???

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It is very possible, for example, my school only considers admissions test scores (TEAS), plus the score in BIO-180. GPA is not a consideration.

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Specializes in Emergency/Cath Lab.

Always can go back and retake classes you did bad in as well.

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Always can go back and retake classes you did bad in as well.

grade forgiveness only apply to two classes here and ive already used one of the two on a math class

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Well why not retake the classes you failed in, work harder and get a better gpa. Then go straight in the RN program. Well that's what I would do though

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Well why not retake the classes you failed in, work harder and get a better gpa. Then go straight in the RN program. Well that's what I would do though

I would have to take four 4 credit hour classes each semester and get a 4.0 in each class to get my gpa up to a 3.0 in one year, plus as ive already stated, retaking the classes i failed would only work once more then after that, it would no longer change my gpa

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Oh I see , that's totally understandable, but regarding the second alternative you mentioned (LPN) . That's a good idea, but if your Leaning to become a RN don't wait too long to start the program after becoming a LPN.

I wish you the best of luck.

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Oh I see , that's totally understandable, but regarding the second alternative you mentioned (LPN) . That's a good idea, but if your Leaning to become a RN don't wait too long to start the program after becoming a LPN.

I wish you the best of luck.

i was thinking of working as an LPN for a year or two before entering an RN Program so i would have experience on top of being a male in nursing around this area to hopefully distinguish myself enough to get into the program sans my gpa, why would I need to try to become a RN right after going through the LPN program

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Because I'v seen many aspiring RN's become LPN and never actually bother to do the LPN to RN or they start the program long after ( sometimes years after ) not that I'm saying that happens to everybody.

All I'm saying , is that if you want to be a RN then you must have some specialty you want work as permanently ( CRNA,NP,ICU .etc) . Where in LPN there's really not much to choose from. Simply put I just want you to fulfill your gold as fast as possible while you have the chance and not wasting time in the process.

then again the more experience you have as a nurse period the easier the program will be when you start it. So yeah your leaning in the right direction.

Again wish you the best of luck fellow man

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Specializes in no experience yet.

What RN school are you looking at? Most of them look at your nursing gpa and what your school has on record might not matter-in terms of re-taking the classes. And as far as doing the LPN thing first, sometimes it's harder to get in to an LPN program than an RN. That's how it is here anyhow. I would look around at all your area schools and take it from there.

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Specializes in LTC, Med-surg.

2.12 GPA is tough. Its essential C level work and I don't think many RN programs accept C students. There is just an influx of students and very little availability of seats in most programs these days that getting a spot will be pretty hard unless you have atleast a 3.0+ GPA. However, the good thing is going for an LPN school might be easier because there is less competition (well, at my local CC, that is.) so more spots available.

I think if I were you I would take a good look at the requirements for RN programs in my area and LPN and see if I can find a compromise. If not, find something else to do.

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2.12 GPA is tough. Its essential C level work and I don't think many RN programs accept C students. There is just an influx of students and very little availability of seats in most programs these days that getting a spot will be pretty hard unless you have atleast a 3.0+ GPA. However, the good thing is going for an LPN school might be easier because there is less competition (well, at my local CC, that is.) so more spots available.

I think if I were you I would take a good look at the requirements for RN programs in my area and LPN and see if I can find a compromise. If not, find something else to do.

hmm well that is interesting and thank you for the information

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