Accelerated Nursing Program - Low GPA

U.S.A. New York

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Hello!

I'm going to be applying to accelerated nursing programs (in NY) this fall, but I'm worried I won't be able to find a program that accepts me. Most of them require a 3.0 cumulative GPA and mine is only a 2.86. However, I have a good GPA for the prerequisite courses (though I have some courses left to take). I've also volunteered at a hospital and have over 400 hours and I am very involved on campus. I was wondering if there's still a chance for me and where it would be best for me to apply.

Thanks for the help!

Hi CeceStar5Congrads... I was searching accelerated nursing program because I have a bachelors, my gpa is 2.99. Schools r adamant about about a 3.0 gpa. I was thinking about the lpn then the rn route. Most of the pre req I have because I have my ba in biology.. Thank you in advance but I was wondering is that school in ny or the northeast region if so can I please have the info..

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Specializes in Home health, Med Surg, LTC.

Thank you the school that I am in is in Bronx, NY.

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I graduated with a 3.0 in my Bachelor's and got B's on my pre-reqs. I was just accepted to Touro College in Brooklyn. They will be transitioning from ADN to BSN this summer. I would recommend applying there. The staff is very nice and will respond to you quickly.

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I was in the same boat. Im from NY and moved to Florida for a 1 yr program. My GPA was a 2.6. Its called Remington College of Nursing

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Just wondering Cecestar5, what college is it called?

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Hi Congrats! I was wondering how you liked the program?? My GPA is a 2.9 and I am also applying to Remington for the Summer 2015. Did you have previous health experience on your application? I am very scared I won't get in but your post gives me hope! :)

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hi so what did you do. if you got in which schools?

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I am in the same boothe. I applied to around 4 accelerated programs and was denied. Even the ones that would consider GPAs under 3.0. I even tried AAS Programs and I am on a waiting list for one. I am so desperate to start in Fall that I am considering LPN schools at this time. Only the ones that are considering taking my transfer credits

hi, can you please tell us what you finally decided to do? i know it is late but a sister need your help. thank you

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I graduated with a 3.0 in my Bachelor's and got B's on my pre-reqs. I was just accepted to Touro College in Brooklyn. They will be transitioning from ADN to BSN this summer. I would recommend applying there. The staff is very nice and will respond to you quickly.

hi, how do you like the program? i when for my undergrad at tour NY.

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Don't give up.

I am in an ABSN program- Virginia- 7 point grading scale.

# of applicants accepted: was 30 now they may take 35

- current cohort size:18

TIPS:

- connect with the right Admissions counselor and communicate often

- present your transcripts visually if you have a low gpa from your first degree.

- ex. Make a separate sheet with a box and input all their prereques and your grades earned and that gpa to show the admissions panel you can do this!

- write a personal statement why you want to be an RN and why at their school. Let them know what you want to contribute to nursing long term.

- Let them see maybe why you had a low gpa and why it will be different this time if accepted

- what have you done professionally?

- always include letters of recommendation

- I was nationally recognized in my work prior at the hospital I worked at, show that off! Be proud of your accomplishments, volunteer work with animals, churches etc.

- express you are cultured somehow. Express your travels somehow. Schools want diverse cohorts.

About Me:

- Undergrad gpa - crap (under 2.5) but I went to a top university in the country. (A baby Ivy League school) I had a traumatic death of a parent and I lost it for a while. Glad I even graduated.

- had letters of recommendation from directors and higher ups from my prior hospital I held a leadership position at for 5 years after graduating from my first undergrad in 08'

- I was wait listed originally in my ABSN program!!! But I got a seat! Yes you can do this!!!

- currently, I hold a cumulative GPA that meets the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society so if you think you can't you CAN and WILL. Don't give up if its your dream!

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Hello, if I may ask , what was your masters in? I'm trying to get into a nursing program with a 3.07 and a bachelors in nutrition

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Hello I will like to know what school you got accepted into for the LPN one yr

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