Nursing school and a 3.47 GPA.Do I stand a chance?

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I entered college with a passion for Nursing.However,I got rejected 3 times with a 3.55 GPA! I lost interest,switched my major from Prenursing to Liberal arts.I graduated this year with my A.A and a GPA of 3.47.I was thinking of becoming a Teacher but I realized that I might just be settling.I like the Education field but I'll have more opportunities and probably a better life as a RN.I have a baby on the way so I need a flexable schedule and good pay.Don't get me wrong,there is still a part of me that wants to be a Nurse.I just forced myself to believe that I no longer liked Nursing.Perhaps a coping mechanism? LOL.Any advice?I live in New York.Do you know of any schools that will accept me with my GPA?

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I was thinking of becoming a Teacher but I realized that I might just be settling.I like the Education field but I'll have more opportunities and probably a better life as a RN.I have a baby on the way so I need a flexable schedule and good pay.

It really depends on the school, but a 3.47 would be too low to get into the nursing program at my community college. The minimum required GPA is only a 2.5, BUT since admittance is based on a merit/point system, no one even has a chance unless they have at least a 3.85.

I am a pre-nursing student, but have recently decided to apply my pre-requisites to a physical therapy assistant program, and will eventually go on to become a PT. I mention this to you because you mention that you have a baby on the way and need a "flexible schedule." Anyone can jump in here and correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that is VERY difficult to have a baby while going to nursing school, unless you have endless support from husband/baby's father/partner, family, and friends. Nursing school is ANYTHING but flexible, and frankly, neither is hospital shift work, which is what most new grads do to acquire skills and experience. I, too, have a family with young children to consider, and found that PT offered better hours and a less stressful work environment, which is a better match for me.

I don't want to discourage you; if your heart is in nursing GO FOR IT! Take/re-take pre-requisites to improve you GPA, find a support system, and prepare to work your butt off.

Good Luck, and congratulations on your baby!

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Specializes in acute care.

Which schools did you apply to? Did you try any of the accelerated programs? I think I read somewhere in the NY forum that York college is opening up a BSN program. In addition, I believe Monroe College has a 1+1 program, where there first year is the LPN portion and the 2nd year is the AAS portion, which would allow you to sit for the RN boards. Check it out and good luck.

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Entrance isn't really based so much on overall GPA so much as it is based on the grades received in nursing prerequisites.

If you did poorly in any of the prereqs this is what may have been holding you back.

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Entrance isn't really based so much on overall GPA so much as it is based on the grades received in nursing prerequisites.

If you did poorly in any of the prereqs this is what may have been holding you back.

I had a 3.55 overall GPA for my prereqs.The community college I went to had very limitted space.

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Which schools did you apply to? Did you try any of the accelerated programs? I think I read somewhere in the NY forum that York college is opening up a BSN program. In addition, I believe Monroe College has a 1+1 program, where there first year is the LPN portion and the 2nd year is the AAS portion, which would allow you to sit for the RN boards. Check it out and good luck.

I don't like the area York college is in and I have worked too hard as a student to become a LPN.I already have 65 credits in Liberal Arts studies.I applied to CUNY Manhattan CC and Beth Israel.

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It really depends on the school, but a 3.47 would be too low to get into the nursing program at my community college. The minimum required GPA is only a 2.5, BUT since admittance is based on a merit/point system, no one even has a chance unless they have at least a 3.85.

I am a pre-nursing student, but have recently decided to apply my pre-requisites to a physical therapy assistant program, and will eventually go on to become a PT. I mention this to you because you mention that you have a baby on the way and need a "flexible schedule." Anyone can jump in here and correct me if I'm wrong, but I understand that is VERY difficult to have a baby while going to nursing school, unless you have endless support from husband/baby's father/partner, family, and friends. Nursing school is ANYTHING but flexible, and frankly, neither is hospital shift work, which is what most new grads do to acquire skills and experience. I, too, have a family with young children to consider, and found that PT offered better hours and a less stressful work environment, which is a better match for me.

I don't want to discourage you; if your heart is in nursing GO FOR IT! Take/re-take pre-requisites to improve you GPA, find a support system, and prepare to work your butt off.

Good Luck, and congratulations on your baby!

What school are you attending for Physical Therapy?What was your GPA when you applied? It is difficult but I know alot of people doing it.My former classmate was pregnant while attending Nursing school.Even after giving birth she continued on.My cousin is only 20 and she attends Molloy's Nursing program.Her daughter is 1 years old.I think I am just as strong and motivated.LOL

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Honestly, I used to be sold out on nursing as the greatest possible profession, but not anymore. I think it's my identity now, so I'm kind of stuck to it, but teaching is a good thing, too. Have you ever thought of social work, or being a psychologist? Why not be a teacher like you said?

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Specializes in acute care.

Ok, well, check out Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing, Touro College, New York Institute of Technology Manhattan Campus, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Adelphi, Molloy, etc.

I don't like the area York college is in and I have worked too hard as a student to become a LPN.I already have 65 credits in Liberal Arts studies.I applied to CUNY Manhattan CC and Beth Israel.
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Honestly, I used to be sold out on nursing as the greatest possible profession, but not anymore. I think it's my identity now, so I'm kind of stuck to it, but teaching is a good thing, too. Nursing can pay well, but right now, you're not a nurse, so right now, it's not something you have to have. Have you ever thought of social work, or being a psychologist? Why not be a teacher like you said?

You need your Master's or maybe even a PHD to practice as Psychologist.Im not a Nurse but I can still become one.Social workers don't get paid well enough.Plus,I don't think it's my calling.Teaching is great but competiting against 10 other people for one Teaching position is not really motivating.Especially knowing that I have a baby to take care of.I want to be guaranteed a position after graduation.Do you know how many people have Degrees just hanging on their walls and not working in the field that they planned to work in?

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Ok, well, check out Long Island College Hospital School of Nursing, Touro College, New York Institute of Technology Manhattan Campus, College of Mount Saint Vincent, Adelphi, Molloy, etc.

I was thinking about Adelphi and Molloy :-).Oh gosh,Touro college? My husband works there LOL.Their Nursing program is not accredited yet.Beth Israel was suppose to allocate my application to LICH,I dont know what happened.I didnt call neither because I became discouraged around that time.I will look up NYIT and Mount Saint Vincent.Thanks alot...BTW what school did you attend?

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Specializes in acute care.
BTW what school did you attend?

I went the expensive route and chose LIU. They accepted me as a nursing student last summer, even though I had no pre-reqs done, I was waived from taking gen-ed courses since I already have a degree, and their passing rate last year was 95.9%. I start the professional (nursing) phase in 2 weeks.

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