Pre-Nursing student STRESSING PLEASE HELP

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I am currently an undergraduate, this summer I will have completed all of my Prerequisites to apply for Nursing School. My current struggles consist of the following : My poor GPA of 2.38, The fact that this is my fourth year of school and I am just now completing the prerequisites, I have failed Chemistry 3 times and I am taking it a fourth time this summer. And so many people and Advisers have told me to "give up" and change my major to Health Sciences or Biology Education Major. I am having an extremely difficult time taking that advice because, I know I can become a Nurse and I am not willing to give up! I have looked at ADN as an option and I have all of the classes to apply for it now. As a short term goal I would like to go from ADN to BSN and long term goal is to get into and Anesthetics program. If there is any hope for me that you know of please let me know. I'm freaking out over this because I know that Nursing is very competitive and my GPA is no where near competition ready. But the main focus for me is finding a way to do what I love and that is Nursing. I need realistic views and answers! Thank you all in advance

Most ADN programs only look at AP 1&2 Micro Psychology Growth and development and Maybe Sociology as far as GPA. I say look around at more school, cast a wide net when looking you may come across a school that you can get into. I was just accepted in my school nursing program after being wait listed for a year. Don't give up you can do it and maybe you will be celebrating your first Nurses Day soon.

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Specializes in M/S, LTC, Corrections, PDN & drug rehab.
Most ADN programs only look at AP 1&2 Micro Psychology Growth and development and Maybe Sociology as far as GPA. I say look around at more school, cast a wide net when looking you may come across a school that you can get into. I was just accepted in my school nursing program after being wait listed for a year. Don't give up you can do it and maybe you will be celebrating your first Nurses Day soon.

What ADN programs? All ADN programs I've applied to look at ALL sciences.

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I am almost in the same boat. Taking chemistry for the 3 time. First time D, 2nd timeC- this time I'm sure to have A. Overall GPA 3.01. Science GPA without chemistry 2.5. Does anyone know of a school that will accept my application ? Bsn or second degree thank you. I'm stressing a lot.

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Please what school did you apply?

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I would say don't give up. You obviously have determination and a passion. Which will make an awesome nurse one day. I retook AP 3x's making an A the 3rd try. I took nutrition 3x's, makinga B the 3rd time around. It has taken me 10 yrs of off and on college to get there. I am 29, and i just received my acceptance letter today. You will get there, utilize all sorts of study materials, videos, and anything else you can think of. Good luck.

Please what school did you apply.

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Specializes in ICU / PCU / Telemetry / Oncology.

There are no do-overs in nursing school. You will not be allowed to take med-surg or pediatrics over and over until you get an A. You only take it once and you're expected to get above a C to pass, and some schools require a minimum of a B- ... my point is: if you're having this much trouble with prereqs, how are you going to survive nursing school, which is much harder. Then there's NCLEX ... sorry, I'm just being a realist here. I admire your perseverance, but do be prepared for what's ahead. Find out why you're really struggling academically.

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I failed college algebra 3 times! I've since gone on to pass calc 2! Determination is all you need. Keep your head up. You'll get it!

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