Low GPA for CRNA school

[Reaz, BSN]

Undergrad GPA (health science degree? 3.19

Accelerated BSN GPA: 3.59

Science GPA: 3.22

OVERALL: 3.36

I have already retaken two science courses a few years ago and got Bs in them ?. I took orgo and biochem after I graduated and got As in them.

My plan is to retake two more science courses to get As in them, and then one more undergrad science course I haven't taken yet to get an A. Then I was going to take a graduate level pathophys class to prove I can take a grad level class. Does this sound like a good plan or does it look bad that I am retaking so many courses? Is this a smart move or too much? Should I focus on grad level classes only (my current undergrad science grades suck!) I just want to show schools that I am passionate about getting accepted. I also just want to improve my science GPA especially. 

I know I must do other things to make myself competitive, but I really am worried about my grades. I am currently a nurse in a CTICU at a trauma I academic center, HIGHLY renowned and great reputation. I plan to get my CCRN, join the transplant procurement team, leadership, etc, but I want to better my grades. Is it going too far to retake and take all of these classes? Sorry for the long post (and redundant on this site) but advice is appreciated! 

*Also, I wouldn't retake courses if I wasn't confident about getting As. I am actually a very smart cookie, I just didn't care about school at all in college.

[DnvrOutdoorsRN, BSN, APRN, CRNA]

Keep getting As in the other classes.  I don't think it's overkill to redo anything you haven't received an A in, however it comes with a caveat.  Have you asked an admissions advisor for whatever program you want to apply to what they think of your profile as is?   I think that can be so valuable.  Some programs will look at a trend, (last 60 credits) for instance to show a positive progression.  Every program is different!  For me personally, I'm a 2nd career nurse and my 1st degree prior to nursing school was a low GPA.  I didn't avoid talking about this, instead had it upfront in my essay and detailed how I've changed and grown since.  

  I have a question though, if you've been in the CTICU for 2 years full time, why the wait on CCRN / CSC  and those things?  I got those as soon as I was eligible.  Good luck to you.

[Reaz, BSN]

On 4/28/2021 at 1:06 PM, DnvrOutdoorsRN said:

Keep getting As in the other classes.  I don't think it's overkill to redo anything you haven't received an A in, however it comes with a caveat.  Have you asked an admissions advisor for whatever program you want to apply to what they think of your profile as is?   I think that can be so valuable.  Some programs will look at a trend, (last 60 credits) for instance to show a positive progression.  Every program is different!  For me personally, I'm a 2nd career nurse and my 1st degree prior to nursing school was a low GPA.  I didn't avoid talking about this, instead had it upfront in my essay and detailed how I've changed and grown since.  

  I have a question though, if you've been in the CTICU for 2 years full time, why the wait on CCRN / CSC  and those things?  I got those as soon as I was eligible.  Good luck to you.

Thanks for the advise! I appreciate it. 

I have been a nurse for 2 years, but just recently moved to the CTICU. So it will still be a while before I can sit for that exam. I am just trying to prepare now because of all the classes/certifications I need to get before applying. I don't want to be rushing and cramming at the last minute before applying Still got a while to go:)