My Gpa Is Low What Are My Options

salsaking · Jan 26, 2006

what is your GPA?

LanaBanana · Jan 26, 2006

Mine is also fairly low (for getting into RN programs) because I had a really hard time settling into school straight out of high school. I now have over 110 hours and 2 associates degrees, but decided to go the LPN route first and then transition to RN or BSN. From what I've been told, the bridge programs aren't as competitive as the other programs so I will still be able to eventually get where I want.

Nurse-To-Be-Joy · Jan 26, 2006

From what I hear, it shouldn't be any lower than a 3.0. I have met and heard of several people with a 3.0-3.5 GPA who have gotten in, so it can be done. But if you have Cs or worse in your pre-reqs, I would definately re-take those classes.

lizmatt · Jan 26, 2006

My GPA was VERY low from my college experience immediatly following high school. (it was below a 2.0). 7 years later I took a couple of classes at the local community college and did well - 3 A's, 2 B's. I then had absolutley no trouble getting into my current nursing program. I think it is a common thing for people to not be focused in thier first college attempts and admissions departments can see how much more mature they are with improved grades.

good luck!

aquarose28 · Jan 27, 2006

at my school the advisors tell you that a 3.5 is competitive. but if you have over a 3.0 you have got a chance. i think that getting your CNA first or even your AS would make it easier for you to get in.

shock-me-sane · Jan 27, 2006

is your pre-req gpa low or overall gpa? does your school care about overall gpa? i had a similar situation, semester of I's on my transcript. my cumulative gpa was at a 2.9 when i applied, but my pre-req gpa was 3.67 and i got in.

sdmommie · Jan 27, 2006

I would check around. Many schools are only concerned with your GPA for the prereqs they require. You just have to do really well in those classes.

elizabetta · Jan 28, 2006

When you say the "past" how long ago were these classes you took? At my school you can apply for academic renewal after five years and have those bad grades erased. Just a thought. See an advisor they can be very helpful.

Elizabeth

**RosesrReder, BSN, MSN, RN** · Jan 28, 2006

Hope you come back to answer some of these questions so that further advice can be provided.

Good luck

leneilia · Jan 30, 2006

I have did poorly in 2 nursing calsses nutrition and micro I have not take A&P yet but the rest of my pre-reqs are ok (just ok). Is it possible that I can get something like a CNA license (or what is easier to transfer to an RN) while I'm still in school then with my experience I would have a better chance. What Nursing schools are more flexible I know they are all competitive.

sdmommie · Jan 30, 2006

I also did poorly in Micro and Nutrition about 15 years ago. Fortunately, the community college I applied to only wanted my grades for Micro, Anatomy and Physiology. The only requirements are that I have a 2.5 GPA (in those three classes) and have taken one of those in the last 7 years. I was able to get on the 1-2 year waiting list. I realize this isn't the most competitive school, but it's the only night/weekend associates program where I'm at.

Just really look around at all your options. All programs are different. Being a CNA will give you experience, but not necessarily an edge over others applying to RN programs. I know some people get their LVN then get their RN.

Where do you live and where are you willing to relocate to? Maybe others will have more info on schools for you?

Don't get too discouraged...just do really well on the rest of your prereqs.