Low GPA looking into ABSN programs. HELP

[qwertykat, CNA]

Hello,

I am currently a sophomore at San Diego State University as a Public Health major. I have completed some nursing core pre-requisites and hope to get into a ABSN program in California after earning a degree in Public Health. I am barely passing with B-'s and C's for the minimum grades in my science classes. I have completed 3 semesters and unfortunately I am not in the best academic stance. I have a 2.61 overall gpa however, I know I still have 2 more years to complete and raise my gpa. But I fear I will not even reach a 3.5 gpa by the time I graduate.

Should I reconsider nursing? I know that nursing now is very competitive and most schools instantly decline individuals with low gpas.

Has anyone recently in the year of 2011-2015 got into an ABSN program? Any advice helps. Thank you.

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

ABSN programs are highly competitive many accepted have 3.7 GPA or higher. You are going to have a difficult time bringing a 2.61 up to a 3.5 or better even if you get A's in every single class. Have you looked to see if you qualify to change majors from public health to nursing?

[Pangea Reunited, ASN, RN]

Some programs only consider the GPA of sciences, so even if you bring it up overall, it may not help. On the other hand, there are actually programs that accept anyone who meets their minimum requirements. The down side is that they usually have very long waiting lists.

I think you should look into the requirements of the programs in your area ...maybe even contact someone to see how best to improve your chances of getting in to the program. Good luck!

[TheCommuter, BSN, RN]

This thread has been moved to the Pre-Nursing Student forum.

[jayme363]

Several ABSN programs only look at GPA from pre-req courses, and not your overall GPA. With that said, I would advise you to retake the pre-reqs from a local community college. This would save tuition cost, and give you the chance to receive a better grade (considering most community college classes are less crowded). However, you're still in the beginning stage(s) of your undergrad, if I were you, I would change my degree. While in my undergrad, I switched majors towards the beginning of my junior year and everything worked out fine. Good luck!