I already have a BS degree (Environmental Studies) and have previously taken Statistics, Chemistry I w/ Lab, Chemistry II w/ Lab and Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Mammalian Physiology (both were semester long courses with labs). I'm retaking these classes now for different reasons but ultimately the goal is the same- to come out with A's in the classes and get into an Accelerated BSN program.
My concern is that retaking so many classes will look bad to some admission counselors, even though I'm not necessarily retaking them because I got a bad grade. Also, I took all my initial classes at a 4 year college (so higher levels). The retakes are now at my local community college.
My first time taking Statistics I got a C. I retook this is a 5 week accelerated course and got an A.
I retook this class for 1 reason: To increase the grade
My first time taking Chem 1 I got a B-. I retook this and got an A- in lecture and an A in lab (the community college separates the grades for whatever reason..)
- I retook this class for 2 reasons: To increase the grade and because this class was taken in Fall 2004, so for some schools it is "expired."
I am currently enrolled in a 5 week accelerated course for Chemistry II. I'm hoping for an A to replace my initial grade of a C.
- I am retaking this class for 2 reasons: To increase the grade and because this class was taken in Spring 2005, so for some schools it is "expired."
I will be taking Anatomy and Physiology I and II next semester (Fall 2010) in an accelerated format. AP I for seven weeks and AP I the following seven weeks.
- I am taking these classes for 2 reasons: To increase the grade and because some schools will not accept my Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy and Mammalian Physiology courses as AP I and II (even though my initial courses were 400 level courses of which I received a B in each course!)
I'm attending the ABSN program at Concordia University. I start next month.
H0pefulStdnt:
I wish all ABSN programs gave that same advice. I went to an information session for an ABSN program I'm interested in, and the chairperson of the Nursing department said if you have less than a 3.0 in your undergrad and you still apply to the program, you will automatically receive a "rejection" letter. She said they won't look at anything else at that point. What can be said, it's their rules.
Yes, I knew of several ABSN programs like that as well. They are getting more and more competitive with greater requirements as time goes on. I was lucky to find the program that I did, and when I did. However, there are still schools out there like Cal State San Marcos, where the GPA requirement to apply to the ABSN program is 2.5 for your last 60 units completed and 2.75 for the "pre-nursing core" pre-requisites. So they'll at least look at your application if you got less than a 3.0, but I guarantee that the average GPA of all the students applying is much higher than that. HOWEVER, if you have a lot to offer in other areas besides your GPA, I'm sure you definitely have a solid chance at getting in. :)
BellsRNBSN
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bmacleod,
I'm attending the ABSN program at Concordia University. I start next month.
Yes, I knew of several ABSN programs like that as well. They are getting more and more competitive with greater requirements as time goes on. I was lucky to find the program that I did, and when I did. However, there are still schools out there like Cal State San Marcos, where the GPA requirement to apply to the ABSN program is 2.5 for your last 60 units completed and 2.75 for the "pre-nursing core" pre-requisites. So they'll at least look at your application if you got less than a 3.0, but I guarantee that the average GPA of all the students applying is much higher than that. HOWEVER, if you have a lot to offer in other areas besides your GPA, I'm sure you definitely have a solid chance at getting in. :)