Prerequisites more than 10 years?

caliotter3 · Aug 7, 2017

If the information you seek about recency of courses and required GPA is not available online, you can call the nursing departments of the schools that interest you and ask without incurring the cost of applying. However, you will probably find that a 2.88 GPA is not competitive.

Scottishtape · Aug 7, 2017

Whether or not they'll make you take the courses again completely depends on the specific school. I had a few schools that made me retake some classes, and then the school I went to for my bridge program didn't even have a time requirement.

You'd have to identify the schools you want to attend and find out from them whether they have a time limit on credits. Some schools will even say they'll take classes no matter how old, but your sciences have to be within the last X years. It's so school dependant.

I agree that a 2.88 is not competitive. The 3.25 you got in the new school will be added into the 2.88 to get your cumulative GPA. I'm not sure what that would come out to, but you might have a hard time depending on the pool of applicants around you.

I wish you the best of luck though!

shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP · Aug 8, 2017

Why would you have to go back to school for 4 years? Accelerated BSN programs are from 13 months to 2 years long. If you have a BS already, you would also be eligible for Direct Entry Masters programs. You noted you have not completed all the pre reqs, so you will have to complete those and you need to get a 4.0. In addition, most reputable schools will not accept science pre reqs that are older than 5 years. If you get a 4.0 or close to it on all the pre req's, then you should have a good chance to get into a school. There is a lot of financial aid available - fill out the FAFSA. Other options are to go to a community college for your RN and then do a bridge program. You could also go to school part time and work full time or part time.

Cindyel, ASN, RN · Aug 8, 2017

My program allows you to take the CLEP test if you took certain pre-reqs more than 5 years ago. If you pass it then you do not have to repeat the course and you test out of it. I know a girl who tested out of 3 science classes! There are a couple of classes that must be taken 5 years ago or less though.

revi83 · Aug 9, 2017

Ok, so I emailed admission office for many of the nursing BSN programs in my area...no response so far. I don't have a good feeling about it. Do you think I should just check out community colleges in my area for associate nursing programs? Is that worth it? I was thinking of just becoming an RN and then go for lactation consultant. Of course I could just go for lactation consultant without being an RN, but I did research and noticed that today (especially in hospitals) they want more nurses lactation consultants. Of course I could just start my own practice without being a nurse, but I'm afraid it won't be high pay as nurses and not a steady enough job.

shibaowner, MSN, RN, NP · Aug 9, 2017

Please call the admissions offices and speak with a live human being. That is the best way. Also check the schools' websites, as they may post webinars and information sessions for potential applicants, along with open house dates on which applicants can come to the school and meet faculty and ask questions, etc.