RANT!!! Can’t get INTO AN RN PROGRAM I AM A LPN!!! GPA ISSUES

buttercup9, ASN, BSN, MSN · May 14, 2019

3 hours ago, Meghan3332 said:
I can’t retake classes that I passed. I was a freshmen in college and my transcript reflects that I just don’t think it’s fair to count a transcript that’s 11 years old when our sciences aren’t even accepted if their 5 years old. However I believe in things just not working out because it’s just not your time.

I don't think this is true. While those grades will be on a transcript forever, it does not necessarily reflect your current ability. I would ask some admission counselors about retaking some of the courses (ones especially relevant to nursing) to prove your ability to handle the coursework.

Some schools take into account growth and maturity. They may see it as good sign of work ethic and dedication that you were willing to retake classes, do well in them and prove your worth.

My original non nursing BS was not great, not terrible but certainly not exceptional. About 6 years after my original BS I went through an ASN program and my grades were substantially better at 28 years old than at 20. I then finished an online RN- BSN program with a 3.9. I was terrified that my original GPA of 2.9 overall (chemistry really did me in) and 3.3 for my major, would keep me out of grad school. It did not.

Neo Soldier, BSN, RN · May 14, 2019

14 hours ago, Matlock22 said:
You could retake some of your pre reqs to try and up your GPA

A private school should honestly be a last resort due to the price of such schools. Try and retake the classes you didn't get the best grades in, and that includes C grades. Some schools will look at your best grades.

Meghan3332 · May 14, 2019

30 minutes ago, buttercup9 said:
I don't think this is true. While those grades will be on a transcript forever, it does not necessarily reflect your current ability. I would ask some admission counselors about retaking some of the courses (ones especially relevant to nursing) to prove your ability to handle the coursework.
Some schools take into account growth and maturity. They may see it as good sign of work ethic and dedication that you were willing to retake classes, do well in them and prove your worth.
My original non nursing BS was not great, not terrible but certainly not exceptional. About 6 years after my original BS I went through an ASN program and my grades were substantially better at 28 years old than at 20. I then finished an online RN- BSN program with a 3.9. I was terrified that my original GPA of 2.9 overall (chemistry really did me in) and 3.3 for my major, would keep me out of grad school. It did not.

My sciences are good. I went to a university right out of high school and took bs classes I did retake my comps and speech however those classes that were not nursing related I failed. I can not retake because it would be coming out of my pocket. There’s really no reason for me to retake them because I’m no longer a philosophy major. I hope that helped.

Meghan3332 · May 14, 2019

26 minutes ago, Neo Soldier said:
A private school should honestly be a last resort due to the price of such schools. Try and retake the classes you didn't get the best grades in, and that includes C grades. Some schools will look at your best grades.

All of my sciences required I have either As or Bs. So basically take classes I don’t need to get my gpa up?

Meghan3332 · May 14, 2019

They also saw how exceptionally well I did in nursing school but they want the cumulative score to equal at least a 3.0

Neo Soldier, BSN, RN · May 14, 2019

2 minutes ago, Meghan3332 said:
All of my sciences required I have either As or Bs. So basically take classes I don’t need to get my gpa up?

No take what you need for nursing school or your bachelors degree. For example, if you didn't pass US history I then it's a good idea to retake. Also is starting over a possibility rather than a bridge program? I believe there are fewer spots for bridge students. Did you apply for both community college and state universities?

Meghan3332 · May 14, 2019

I just passed Hx with an A

Meghan3332 · May 14, 2019

I applied everywhere lol even out of state

Matlock22 · May 15, 2019

3 hours ago, Meghan3332 said:
All of my sciences required I have either As or Bs. So basically take classes I don’t need to get my gpa up?

Not classes you don't need necessarily. At my college, the RN program counted certain classes as extra bonus points for admission such as med term, pharm, pathophysiology, etc. On top of the extra points if you do well in them it also helps your GPA. Even if you don't get bonus points for those classes where you're going, and if they even offer those classes, it would still help your GPA regardless on top of being relevant to the program.

buttercup9, ASN, BSN, MSN · May 15, 2019

Have you spoken with admissions counselors regarding what you need to do to get in?

Meghan3332 · May 15, 2019

Medical terminology isn’t a requirement but I will talk to the nursing department.

NurseKayeBSNtoMSN, BSN, LVN, RN · Jun 7, 2019

Having just been through this, and still currently going through this, I can say that, at least in CA, that taking classes to get a better GPA for Cs and above are looked upon negatively. I was even advised by a counselor that a W looks better than a C and if I knew I was going to get a C, I should've just taken the W.

I totally feel your rant. I've been an LVN for 6 years and just finished my AA with my prereqs included in 2018. Like you, my GPA fresh out of high school was low - 1.2 dragging my overall GPA to 2.4, I should be a 2.75+. Even with an academic renewal, it was still low, and really, it was just for filler classes that don't even amount do anything.

Currently, I'm working on a non-nursing bachelors via Ashford University. I'm hoping with this, I can look for a second bachelors in nursing or a masters in nursing for non-nurses. I'm also very interested in Concordia University in TX and OR as they do an accelerated BSN for LVNs.

Good luck!