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Yes, definitely! I was doing quite well throughout the first 3 units in A&P. I had an A well after midterms, but then we got to bones, muslces, and finally neuro. My C ended up being a 79.4 but at the end of the day, a C is a C. I do pretty well in other courses, it's just that it seems I always mess up when it really counts. I'm going to give it a shot and apply to the programs around me, but I'm one of those people that think the worst in order to avoid feeling too disappointed. Secretly, I've got so much hope and so many plans and expectations for my future.

Thank you all for answering my question. I'm feeling nervous because I just don't know if my science grades are good enough to get me into any transfer programs in my area. I have a few different options to choose from. Within an hour driving distance of my home town I have about 6 different transfer programs to choose from. All programs require at least C's in science courses, it's just that I know competition can be tough and I wasn't sure just how likely I would be considered to get into one of those programs, since I only got accepted as alternate in the other school.

Hello, I am an LVN who is interested in going into a transitional program. However, my science course grades are definitely abysmal. I have C's in both A&P I and A&P II, B in micro and an A in chemistry. The thing is, I retook A&P I to try to get a better grade, but I ended up with another C. I applied to a transitional program and only got accepted as an alternate. I'm not a pessimist, but I don't want to give myself false hope so I'm pretty much not going to wait around until a spot opens up for me. I'm planning on applying to other programs for the Spring semester. However, since I was still in the process of completing that A&P I course, I'm afraid that scoring another C is going to make me look bad and I'll just end up getting rejected again. I scored well on the HESI tests, I got above 96 in all of the subjects. On the other hand, I was in an RN program a few years ago, but failed out on my first semester and ended up in the LVN program, where I got only A's and B's. I feel like I go from one end of the spectrum to the other. There's no in-between with me. I am considering retaking A&P I and A&P II again, but I just don't want to do more harm than good by redoing these courses. Is it recommended for me to retake these courses?

I am very grateful for your response, I too am looking into ADN programs. I sincerely admire folks that are working on realizing their dreams and raising a family at the same time. If it isn't easy while being single, I can only imagine how challenging it would be when there's dependents involved! When I was accepted into the RN program the 1st time, I had absolutely no experience in the medical field. Granted I wasn't the only one but I managed to scrape by 1st sem. Howevver, 2nd sem completely destroyed me. Although I had already completed RN fundamentals, it wasn't until I got to the LVN program where I actually felt that I grasped the basics better. In the past, I heard people say it was a waste of time to go into the LVN program first, but I think that is not true. I understand that there are those that can grasp concepts quickly, but for those people needing the hands-on experience, the LVN program gave me the confidence to perform competently. I feel like I can definitely relate to your friend. I too am my worst enemy, and I'm so hard on myself. I'm a perfectionist and failing was a first for me. It hurt so badly, and I almost gave up my dream of becoming a nurse. Although I picked myself back up, my self-esteem was damaged. Every time I drove to school, it felt like turning my car back around and crawling back into bed for fear of failing a test that day. I did become a better test-taker, though. Anxiety was still there, though. I ended up doing well for the most part, although I did have a rocky start and not the most ideal finish....but I did finish I also passed the NCLEX on my 1st try, I do have to ask, though. In the RN bridge, do you have to take the same courses as the LVN program like pharm, etc?

I'm a 23 year old woman, single, no kids, no credit card/school debt, and have been able to pay my bills and still have plenty left over to spend/save. I've been an LVN for nearly 2 years and I'm now ready to take my next step in the nursing ladder to get my RN license. It's an exciting decision for me, but I'm also fearful about it because I had originally started as an RN student. After I failed out of that program, I transferred to the LVN department, but I've always known I would eventually give it another shot. However, I have been having a lot of fears and doubting myself because even after I transferred into the LVN program, I struggled at times. I live in a small TX suburban town in a very nice/safe townhouse ($880/month) with my 2 doggy buddies. If I want to stay independent, I've got no choice but to remain working while I'm in the program, but my totally loving/supportive parents suggested I could move back home. Thing is, I quite like my independence and space. As someone who struggled in an RN program in the past, would it seem more practical to accept my parents' support? I wanted to know if there's anyone out there with a similar experience and how well they thought they did on their second try. If not, I'm curious how LVN-to-RN transition students felt about this next step.