HG06

Thank you all for repling, I guess I just have to find the "right" program!!! HG

Hi, I am a new member to this site and I would like to know if I could get some help! I am a 25 yo male, college grad (B.A. Interdisciplinary Social Science (behavioral health and sociology): GPA ~2.6), worked in an Operating Room as a support services aide (transport patients, turned over O.R. rooms, helped prep patients for procedures, etc.), and currently serving in the US Army as a Healthcare Specialist (EMT-B: Nationally Certified) (Combat Medic) in Afghanistan with a year left in my initial contract. I tried this to test myself and check if I truly have an interest in becoming a nurse. Come to find out...I DO! However, my lack of motivation and ability to keep up my GPA (due to working full time, attending full time and yes partying) didn't help in school, also at the time I was unsure what I wanted to do with my life. Anyway, I have taken most, if not all the pre-reqs required for a lot of nursing programs; and here is where my problems lie: 1) I have less than average GPA (~2.6); 2) I had to repeat all my pre-reqs at least once because of rushing through and not obtaining the info (I now know that was a mistake); and 3) I do not have the money to attend school full time AND work to support myself. Yes, I am in the Army, but I turned down the GI Bill for loan repayment on my degree, a choice I do not regret; and the army will only assist me in obtaining a Masters degree or higher. I am good with patient care and have proven that in the O.R., and here with the 27 men I serve with as their "primary care provider" on the battlefield. I am not looking for praise or sympathy, but for help! -What and how are my chances of pursuing nursing as a career? Any information, suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated! H.G.