Multiple pre req fails. should i still apply?

prettymica, ASN, BSN, MSN, LPN, RN, APRN, NP · Feb 23, 2012

Yes take the teas and apply anyway.. Some of us have taken a class a few times over :)! HUGS and GOOD LUCK :)!

lisab25 · Feb 24, 2012

Thanks prettymica. I will do just that.

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Feb 26, 2012

So, you've failed two classes 3 times each....and don't want to get in to the "whys" here. Ok, fair enough, but I hope you are examining that thoughtfully away from allnurses because you don't want to drag that baggage in to nursing school with you, whatever it is. Some nursing programs do allow you to repeat classes but many have a limit to how many times you can repeat classes.

4boysmama · Feb 27, 2012

Did you truly fail the courses, or did you withdraw? I ask because it seems to me that if you got F's in both courses seeral times, your GPA would be far lower than the (quite respectable) 3.2. Anyway, if they were true F's and not W's before the deadlines (which don't count towards your GPA) and you took both of them 3 times, then I'm sorry to say that that will cut you out of several of the nursing programs around Philly

chuckster, ADN, BSN, RN, EMT-B · Feb 29, 2012

Hi all! I have completed all my pre reqs and i have a CST degree from community college of Philadelphia. I have failed chemistry and nutrition several times (more than 3 each). The reasons why dont matter now that i'm trying to move on. I have a 3.2 GPA and I haven't taken the TEAS yet. I'd really appreciate some honest advice on whether or not there's still hope of me getting into a 2 year nursing program. If anyone has a similar story, whether it ends in success or not, please share. Thanks in advance!

When I attended DCCC (several years ago), the only thing they used in their admissions decision was your score on the NET. Since then, I think they've transitioned to the TEAS but as far as I'm aware, still use only the test scores in the admission decision. If this is still the case, your academic history may not matter. Perhaps a current DCCC nursing student will chime in on this.

The real question is: Why do you want a 2-year program? While the job market for new grad nurses in general is pretty bad, it is downright dismal for associate degree nurses. Many more hospitals these days state "BSN required" in their job postings. If it is a question of cost, then by all means go for the ADN but if you can swing it, I'd urge you to go the BSN route. The trend is to require all nurses to have a BSN anyway - there are a considerable number of hospitals seeking magnet status in the Phila area who have told their nursing staff that a BSN will be required for their continued employment. More than likely, you will need the BSN, so why not go for it out of the box.

Good luck to you.