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If I don't get into any nursing programs what other options are there left for me to do?

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Specializes in Medsurg/ICU, Mental Health, Home Health.

There are several things you can do. What are your strengths and other interests?

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Nursing is something that I've always wanted to do! I start applying Spring of 2018 but I feel like my gpa would prevent me from getting in.

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Specializes in LTC and Pediatrics.

How about starting out at a Community College and get LPN or ADN.

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Well I'm currently a pre nursing student at the University of South Florida! I'm just worried that I might not get into the nursing program

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Specializes in PICU, Sedation/Radiology, PACU.

It's fine to have a back up plan. How does your GPA compare to the students admitted to the nursing program in the past couple of years (If you don't know, this is a great question for your faculty advisor). It really depends on what you want to do with your life. If you don't get into this program, but still want to pursue nursing, there are other programs you can apply to. If you want to pursue a different degree, your faculty advisor can help toward you toward careers that might suit your interest.

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Right now I currently have a 3.33 overall gpa! I was thinking about applying to a different school but I really want to do all of my 4 years at USF

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You should be talking to a counselor at USF. As stupid/crazy as it sounds nursing schools in my area accept applicants on a lottery system. A CNA I worked with got all A's in her pre-requisites but had a heck of a time getting into a BSN program because of this.

She never gave up. When she wasn't accepted into the BSN or ADN program she got her LVN degree, when she still ran into roadblocks she took on-line courses, out of state (but accredited) courses, towards her ADN/BSN. She ran into every road block you could imagine but never gave up and now has a great job with a BSN.

If it is really your dream, and if you are realistic about your abilities, don't give up.

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Specializes in Urgent Care, Oncology.

I live in the Tampa Bay Area. There are many programs that you could apply to as a back-up: Galen, South University, HCC, SPC, University of Tampa...

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I still have three more semesters to bring my gpa up! My back up plan was to apply to UNF since I'm from/live in Jacksonville, Florida

I live in the Tampa Bay Area. There are many programs that you could apply to as a back-up: Galen, South University, HCC, SPC, University of Tampa...
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Find a community college with a waitlist system... they usually take everyone above like say a 2.5 GPA.

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Specializes in ED.
Find a community college with a waitlist system... they usually take everyone above like say a 2.5 GPA.

but with a limited number of seats you still need a competitive gpa with community colleges.

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