There are many paths you could take. I think you will just need to research which is best for you given your previous education and resulting GPA. All I can say is that it's possible to overcome that old GPA. Personally, I had a BS in something else and an ADN and after several years of practice started applying to grad schools. I had a low GPA from bachelor degree, but my nursing GPA is excellent. I addressed my shortcomings in my personal statement and in my interviews and had a great GRE score.
It may seem inefficient to get an ADN (or BSN) but it will get you experience that is invaluable.
Check the federal loan website, it will tell you the max loan amount for independent students.
Yes TramaRUS, I agree. It was just hard to sort with all the noise/attention seekers in this thread.
Does anyone have any suggestions as to what schools that place more emphasis on prerequisites? I'm willing to move if that's what it takes.
Thank you again and I wish you nothing but the best as well.
Sorry OP, I do not know any ABSN or direct entry MSN programs that place more emphasis on prerequisite grades rather than cumulative GPA. However, there are programs that will only consider your last 60 or 90 quarter/semester units rather than your total undergrad GPA, which may be beneficial to you depending on when your received your lower grades.
chevygirl1987
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There are many paths you could take. I think you will just need to research which is best for you given your previous education and resulting GPA. All I can say is that it's possible to overcome that old GPA. Personally, I had a BS in something else and an ADN and after several years of practice started applying to grad schools. I had a low GPA from bachelor degree, but my nursing GPA is excellent. I addressed my shortcomings in my personal statement and in my interviews and had a great GRE score.
It may seem inefficient to get an ADN (or BSN) but it will get you experience that is invaluable.
Check the federal loan website, it will tell you the max loan amount for independent students.