Should i become an RN

NurseGirl525, ASN, RN · Mar 28, 2014

You need a better GPA to get into nursing school. I would say at least a 3.0 or above to be competitive. If your school allows any retakes I would look at retaking some classes to boost up your GPA. No one can answer whether or not you should be a nurse but you. But first you need to see about getting into nursing school and that GPA isn't going to do it.

ashieb90 · Mar 28, 2014

Depends on the nursing school but many schools don't just look at GPA. Yes it helps, but also having volunteer experience, your CNA training, and things like that help too!

RunBabyRN · Mar 28, 2014

I agree about CNA training- that might be a really good way to get in there and see if you can handle what the job entails. I know I was overwhelmed with how much nurses have to really know at the beginning of my program. I remember posting on FB about how much respect I have for nurses now! LOL Only you can determine if this is the right path for you. You may need to apply to programs that run on a lottery system (I know in CA, most ADN programs are this way, not sure about TN). I would apply to as many programs as you'd consider attending and hope for the best. None will accept you if they require a GPA higher than yours (which many do), but with a lottery, you're in the pot with everyone else as long as you qualify.

How are your science grades? English? Psych?

Run student · Mar 28, 2014

I agree about CNA training- that might be a really good way to get in there and see if you can handle what the job entails. I know I was overwhelmed with how much nurses have to really know at the beginning of my program. I remember posting on FB about how much respect I have for nurses now! LOL Only you can determine if this is the right path for you. You may need to apply to programs that run on a lottery system (I know in CA most ADN programs are this way, not sure about TN). I would apply to as many programs as you'd consider attending and hope for the best. None will accept you if they require a GPA higher than yours (which many do), but with a lottery, you're in the pot with everyone else as long as you qualify. How are your science grades? English? Psych?[/quote'] my A&P is I think a B. Thankfully, I have an extra semester to retake any classes that I need to retake.

guest798886 · Mar 29, 2014

I think your gpa is fine. They're definitely schools in the US that would accept your gpa. Ignore the people that say it's terrible. It's fine, but not the best. Some schools focus on your TEAS score and some on your gpa! As long as your science and math grades are A/Bs you can get into a nursing program!

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