Nursing school with a GED.

Reno1978, BSN, RN · Jun 2, 2006

After I finished my pre-req's and applied for nursing school, there was not even a spot on the application to enter information about what high school I graduated from or if I had a GED. The only thing they were interested in was my grades on my pre-req classes and a handful of the lower division core classes.

marilynmom, LPN, NP · Jun 2, 2006

Whoever told you that is incorrect. I was homeschooled and had no GED or traditional diploma and have never had any problems getting into college or being accepted in my schools BSN program whatsoever.

RNOTODAY, BSN, RN · Jun 2, 2006

I will add too........

It means absolutely nothing. Its a non issue. I had a ged... I had no problems

kellyo, LPN · Jun 2, 2006

I didn't even have a GED. I finished school in Ireland and had what is called a Leaving Cert. I had it translated to US format and had no problem. As long as you have an equivalent to the High School Diploma, you'll be fine.

You're lucky--my lfriend (and myself) just graduated from a community collge ADN program (RN) in NC. She was their first ever Irish student, and they made her take the GED course because they couldn't/didn't know how to translate it. Would have helped if they called up the three local universities that enroll Irish students all the time to see how they did it. It was a waste of her time and money, but at least if she had started sooner, I wouldn't have had the opportunity to become friends w/ her! :mad:

BabyRN2Be · Jun 2, 2006

If you do really well on your prerequisites, you shouldn't have any problems. If you are weak in some areas, there are many colleges that offering tutoring in certain subjects. Best of luck to you!

Go for it!

evbella · Jun 2, 2006

I too have a GED. I have been accepted to 2 programs- so as others have said it is not a problem. Best of luck to you :)

Carol

Emergency RN · Jun 3, 2006

I think what you're really asking is, what are the chances that a high school drop out would survive the rigors and strenuous academic requirements of nursing school; is it worth it to even try? Am I right?

Well, I dropped out of HS at 17, got my GED at 18, joined the Army at 19, and enrolled into pre-nursing at 23. At 28 graduated magna cum laude with my BSN, back in 1985.

So yes, you WILL do it. No question. Go for it!

Ralph

NurseyTee · Jun 13, 2006

Don't let anyone hold you back from your goals. Some schools might want you to sit for an entrance exam, but that's a piece of cake and even HS grads have to take it. Some schools might also want you to have SAT scores or ACT scores, also not a problem for someone with a GED. Just schedule to take one of those tests and you won't have to sit for any entrance exams at all, they will use your scores from the SAT or ACT, and they are typically good for a long time.

GO FOR IT!! I'm sure you will do just fine. My best friend had a GED and went to LPN school first, and then went back and got her RN she then went on to get an Advanced practice certification on her license. It really doesn't matter where you started, it's where you're headed. Hold your head up and go forward. Good Luck!! :caduceus:

CuidadoCritico · Jun 13, 2006

I agree with Ralph. If you want it, you can do it.

My story-

*Dropped out at 16

*GED at 17

*Raised a daughter

*Graduated Magna Cum Laude, #1 in my BSN program and earned a spot on a highly competitive critical care and trauma internship

A GED is not a reflection of what you can accomplish.

PediRN2B2006 · Jun 13, 2006

Go for it! A GED will not stand in your way at all. I have a GED, started at the local community college, got accepted to a very competitive BSN program, was asked to join Sigma Theta Tau, and graduated Magna Cum Laude.

babynurselsa, RN · Jun 13, 2006

I got in with my GED. No problem whatsoever.

txspadequeenRN, BSN, RN · Jun 13, 2006

I have a GED and had no problems at all getting into LVN or RN school. Go for it ....