Nursing School! Am I doomed?

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I'm a 32 year old pre-nursing student with a 3.3 GPA based on 51 credit hours. After working as a CNA off and on for years, I finally decided to bite the bullet and pursue a RN license. I need to get into a nursing program no later than next fall as I am running out of pre-BSN classes to take. I'm concerned that my age and GPA will prevent me from being accepted into a 4 year BSN program. If I go the ADN route, it will take me an additional year to get a BSN (i'll be 36!). I'm taking the TEAS after the holiday break and plan to apply to UNCG, WSSU, NCCU, WCU as well as Forsyth Tech. All NC programs. What are my chances of being admitted based on GPA alone? If denied admission, what are some good alternatives to nursing?

You'll be 36. So what? If you're healthy and enjoy your job, you could EASILY be working for 30 more years. Doesn't seem so "old" now does it?

My aunt is an RN and 65, has been an RN since she was 21. She loves it and still works multiple 12's a week.

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Specializes in GENERAL.

You're running out of BSN classes?

You are too old?

The forces of doom are conspiring to ruin you?

Desperation is your constant companion?

Next!!!

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