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Thank you all for the feedback! The university I graduated from doesn't have a nursing program, and there's only one accelerated BSN program in my state (that a requires a B or higher in all pre-reqs), so I'll probably end up applying to multiple schools. I've researched some of the schools and there's nothing directly on their websites about repeat policy, so I guess I'll just have to contact schools individually. As far as how I could retake having already completed my bachelor's degree, I was planning to either take the A&P offered at a community college near me, or I saw some posts on this site about accredited programs that offer the classes online. I plan on looking into those further. I'm just hoping I still have a chance for acceptance into accelerated programs, even with the A&P repeat. Thank you all for your comments!

Hello! I've been a lurker here for a while, but this is my first post because I really need some outside opinions. I apologize in advanced if this is not the proper place for this question. So, I recently graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Biology, and I'm thinking now that I want to apply eventually to accelerated BSN programs. I'm taking some time off school though and getting my phlebotomy certification and finishing pre-reqs (still need Microbio), but I'm wondering if during my time off I should also retake some classes. I graduated with a 3.6 GPA, 3.4 Science GPA. I got a lot of B's and a C+ in A&P I (also in Organic Chem II, but I retook that before graduation and received an A-). I know nursing programs in general are pretty competitive to get into, and from what I've read accelerated programs are even more so. I fear that I don't stand a good chance of acceptance with my current GPA/science grades, but I don't know if retaking at this point would actually help me or just hurt me further (I've seen some programs look down on multiple repeats, and I already have one for Ochem). Also, if I took A&P at a four-year university, can I try and retake it at a community college to save money (I would be paying out of pocket for any retakes), or should I retake it at the university? And if I do take it at a community college, should I take both A&P I and II (got a B+ in A&P II)? I appreciate any perspectives! If this is posted in the wrong area, please let me know and I'll remove it. Thank you! :)