Retook A&P1 and got C again. Should I retake AGAIN?

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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?

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Whats the point of retaking the course if youre probably going to get the same result? First, you need to address the reason on why you are doing so poorly. Then, go from there.

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Big FAT NO. Like PP stated, what is the point? Besides, what is your school's policy on retakes? My school, for example, allows retakes. However, it will only consider the first one. Some schools average the two, three grades earned for the same course that has been taken. Do not waste your time and money.

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Is there any specific grade needed to get into your program? My school only requires a C or better in all prerequisites. I agree with the others though, I wouldn't retake it again if you have already gotten a C twice

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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.

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Awsome job getting an A in Chem!! Would you say you're better with numbers than memorizing (biology)?

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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.

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I wouldn't count myself out if I were you. I got into our program with a C in A&P 1, a B in A&P 2, along with a GPA of 3.35 and 86.3 on the HESI. It all depends on how competitive your school is to get in I suppose. Our program weighs the HESI test higher than anything else points wise and then considers everything else.

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