Not really sure where to post this...

allnurses Guide · Dec 28, 2008

Can you retake some classes to improve your GPA?

eku_mommy · Dec 28, 2008

I probably could. But i'm in need of getting through school so I can get a job.

athena55, BSN, RN · Dec 28, 2008

Well, I guess I would take that advisor's suggestion and write down everything you just told us here on AN.

I would make the same points that you did: You have succeeded in increasing your GPA r/t your hard work, better study habits and being able to divide your time between your responsibilities at home and at school.

athena

eku_mommy · Dec 28, 2008

I am also married now. So my husband helps me whenever I need it.

NurseyBaby'05, BSN, RN · Dec 28, 2008

My bf did this when she went back to nursing school. When she did college the first time around her GPA was in the toilet. Five years later, he had her dd and was ready to buckle down. Per her advisor, she put everything in writing and they put her under major scrutiny, but they agreed to accept her on a probationary status while she completed her sciences. She got As and one B. She was accepted into the nursing program w/o any problem. Her total QPA wasn't the greatest when she first started, but she wound up bringing it up over 3.0 by the time she graduated.

NurseyBaby'05, BSN, RN · Dec 28, 2008

I forgot to ask, how long has it been since you did school the first time around? If it's only been a few semesters, they will be probably be less flexible with you. They will probably think your life circumstances as well as maturity level haven't had much time to change. It is certainly not going to hurt you to meet with someone in the admissions dept. Even if they aren't able to take you right away, they will be able to tell you what you need to do to rectify your GPA situation.

allnurses Guide · Dec 28, 2008

I probably could. But i'm in need of getting through school so I can get a job.

Definitely try applying. But you need to be accepted before you can get through school. If retaking classes gets you in...?

november17, ASN, RN · Dec 28, 2008

It can't hurt to try and write a letter explaining your situation. You have everything to gain, and nothing to lose. My personal motto during nursing school was, "I'm not going to quit." I went through so much and saying that in my head over and over was what kept me going. One semester I got bad grades...I just said to myself, "It's not over. I'm not going to quit. THey haven't kicked me out yet! I'm not going to quit..."

Seriously, don't quit, and don't stress out too much...nursing school itself is stressful enough! Just keep trying and you'll get there.

rhondaa83 · Dec 28, 2008

I am 43 and still going to school, do not give up. You will look back on this time and be happy that you stuck with it.

Pepperlady · Dec 28, 2008

I say do whatever you need to do if nursing is what you have your heart set on. Why stop at writing a letter, can you get an interview with the head of the school (dean, administrator, whatever title they hold), or program?? Sometimes a face to face meeting makes more of an impact and it gives you the opportunity to discuss things that may not come up from writing a letter.

sweetestt7 · Dec 28, 2008

I am 43 and still going to school, do not give up. You will look back on this time and be happy that you stuck with it.

I agee with Rhonda 100%, please don't give up. I too made some bad choices when i was younger and as a result my GPA suffered. My bad grades were actually 20 years ago and my college has a forgiveness program. I paid $15 and they were supposed remove my failing grades from my transcript, but they didn't. My GPA was 1.82. I have only made one "C" in A&P I since starting back, my grades have all been A's and B's in all other pre-req's. My GPA is now up to 2.89--darn it I just can't get to that 3.0. I am going to take a fitness class this winter in the hopes that I will get to a GPA of 3.0. With all that said, I have to reflect on what I tell my kids often, "Every decision has a consequence." I choose to neglect school and drop out to work in order to purchase my son designer clothes. If only I would have kept shopping at JC Penny, which were just fine imagine what I could have been giving my kids now with 20 years of nursing under my belt. Perhaps I could have given them that car they really wanted on the their 16th Birthday.

NEVER GIVE UP -- KEEP IT MOVING!! YOU WILL BE VICTORIOUS IN THE END. Look at all the support you have here.

Peace and Blessings,

~~Sweetestt7

P.S. The schools to which I have applied only ask for at 2.5 GPA.