Should I worry that I received a C in Anatomy?

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I am in the process of applying to a local state college for their BSN program. All of my other grades are good, except for Anatomy. The minimum requirements are a grade of C or better in: Anatomy, Human Development, and Biological/Organic Chemistry II. They also want applicants to have a GPA of 2.5 or better. Mine is a 3.5. Am I worrying too much, or should I try to repeat Anatomy before applying? :crying2::uhoh3::stone

Specializes in Critical Care.

My college requires a 2.5 in A&P and a few other science classes. I think you need to ask your school what they think. At 1 near my house, you would not get in if you had the minimum 2.5 because there are too many people applying for too few spots and they will tell you this up front. At another one, as long as you have the minimum, you will get in. This says nothing though about how much you know about A&P. Only you can answer that. I say definitely talk to your advisor at the school you are going to attend.

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Yes, you rained. :o But that's OK. I should have studied harder. :crying2:

Our CC has one of the better ADN programs in the State, the prerequisite classes offered are hard as hell at our CC and our A&P teacher told the class on the first day that C's don't cut it to get into the program. His class ended up being like Marine bootcamp, I studied 24/7. Our prof is the Med school/nursing school advisor and told us that we need to have at least a GPA of 3.5 and at least an A or B in Anatomy and that Anatomy is the class they look at. He also told us that his teaching style will introdluce us to what is expected in nursing school, they are mean in nursing school and we will be expected to be independent learners. He is a Med/nursing school advisor and to be considered to get into these very competitive programs here in San Antonio you need to keep your GPA at a minimum of 3.5 to be competitive, our school also offers a Power Point presentation on how to prepare for a career in the Medical field. The BSN program the local University has ca. 350 applicants for 100 slots, and our CC ADN program is no less competitive. I am sorry to sound negative but it is just a cruel "fact of trying to get into nursing school life". Our CC in particular doesn't like to see repeat classes. I attended their open house and talked to the nursing school director in person and took all of her advice on how to approach the prerequisite classes. She was very upfront about how people shoot themselves into the foot and then wonder why they don't get excepted. Making it into the nursing schools seems one of the cruelest, ugliest journeys.....so far for me it has been one of the hardest things I ever attempted and I doubt there is anything harder on this planet. As long as I am competitive I will drive forward. But I am also prepared to draw the line and change directions should it becomes impossible.

One day, one class, one A at a time.... I pray every day that God will give me the strength and wisdom

I wish you the best!

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I would not worry too much for getting a C for Anatomy. As long your GPA is above the requirement. Just relax and apply. Good luck to you!

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Specializes in ER.
I would not worry too much for getting a C for Anatomy. As long your GPA is above the requirement. Just relax and apply. Good luck to you!

It often depends on the school as to what is and isn't acceptable, based on how they look at your total application package, as well as how competetive it is to get into the program. I know a lot of people who have gone to an excellent BSN program around here w/ a C in their sciences, and had no problem getting into the program, while other students at my community college are applying for 3rd and 4th times, with excellent GPAs. The reason? THere is much more demand for the ADN program, and fewer people are applying for the BSN program because it's so much more expensive (read private school). In fact, I'm sitting on pins and needles here because I'm waiting to find out if I'm in for next fall - despite my 4.0 GPA, because the last of my pre-reqs are still in progress, and they won't have the final grades on those until after the selection process. And since so many people are applying with ALL their pre-reqs done, it puts me in a kind of in-between situation. It ALL depends on the program and their requirements vs. the demand. For example, the program I'm applying to makes clear their minimum, and then they make clear the competetive scores.... like, 50 on the Net test is the requirement. But you have to make 70-80 range to be competetive. 2.5 GPA is the requirement, but 3.5 to be competetive. It's all due to the demand on the program. You may make the minimum, but if there are a hundred applicants who make the minimum, and there are only 30 slots, then you have to be way above the minimum to get in. Check with your nursing school department and ask what they consider to be competetive scores before deciding whether or not to retake A&P. Good luck to you!

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It often depends on the school as to what is and isn't acceptable, based on how they look at your total application package, as well as how competetive it is to get into the program. I know a lot of people who have gone to an excellent BSN program around here w/ a C in their sciences, and had no problem getting into the program, while other students at my community college are applying for 3rd and 4th times, with excellent GPAs. The reason? THere is much more demand for the ADN program, and fewer people are applying for the BSN program because it's so much more expensive (read private school). In fact, I'm sitting on pins and needles here because I'm waiting to find out if I'm in for next fall - despite my 4.0 GPA, because the last of my pre-reqs are still in progress, and they won't have the final grades on those until after the selection process. And since so many people are applying with ALL their pre-reqs done, it puts me in a kind of in-between situation. It ALL depends on the program and their requirements vs. the demand. For example, the program I'm applying to makes clear their minimum, and then they make clear the competetive scores.... like, 50 on the Net test is the requirement. But you have to make 70-80 range to be competetive. 2.5 GPA is the requirement, but 3.5 to be competetive. It's all due to the demand on the program. You may make the minimum, but if there are a hundred applicants who make the minimum, and there are only 30 slots, then you have to be way above the minimum to get in. Check with your nursing school department and ask what they consider to be competetive scores before deciding whether or not to retake A&P. Good luck to you!

That's how it is here very much, too. The minimum is 2.5 but to be competitive you should have at least a 3.5 to get in. You will be the MOST competitive it you have A's in A&P on top of that! Good luck with your remaining classes and good luck with getting in!

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I applied to an ABSN program and am waiting to hear. My only fear are those 2 C's in anatomy. I have a strong undergrad GPA and a 4.0 GPA from my masters plus two excellent letters of recommendation. This school doesn't require any pre-entrance exams or interviews. I'll keep you all posted.

At the CC here (where I'm taking my pre-reqs), they recently called one of the girls who was 11th on the waiting list for the nursing program and let her in! I met her in the summer when we took A&P I together. I found out she received a D so I asked her why she was taking A&P II in the Fall. She said "D" is passable to take II but she has to repeat A&P I to receive at least a C. They called her up a few days before the nursing program started, 11th on the list, still with a D in A&P I, and took her! Now granted I'm going for an ABSN at another school, so it all depends on how many slots they need to fill. Sounds like different things in different parts of the country. :confused: I just wish my letter would arrive, either way, so at least I know what I'll be doing.

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I think it depends. To get into a competitive BSN program. A C may be okay in some instance it may not be. For someone like me who want a Master Degree, I know a C won't cut it. So A's and B+'s is what I strive for.

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I am with everyone else on this one. You should start by talking with the nursing advisor and other students that have made it. Here in MN for a BS it is EXTREMELY competitive. Last semesters GPA cut off was a 3.62- that's 4 A's and 2 B's in the pre-reqs! The AS program is more of a first come first serve around here and not as dependant on GPA

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Specializes in PeriOp, ICU, PICU, NICU.
I would not worry too much for getting a C for Anatomy. As long your GPA is above the requirement. Just relax and apply. Good luck to you!

I agree.

To the OP, best wishes to you :balloons:

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I have been accepted into 3 different nursing schools over the past several years. The first two were in VA and looked mainly at NLN and NET scores. I had to take both, 1 for each school, (I wanted to improve my chances of getting into at least one program so I applied to two schools). My scores for both were great, lucky for me because I had an F at the time on my GPA from the first time I took A&P I.

Then, stupid me moved out of state right before the start of school so I had to wait a year and apply to my current school hear in NJ. This looks at: GPA, sciences grades seperately, and NLN scores. Each is worth up to 2 points and the people with all 6 points get in first, and then they go down the list.

My best advice to you is to make an appointment with the nursing department director and maybe you can get an idea of what they look at to get in.

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Specializes in NICU Level III.
C = Continue. Whats the difference between a Nurse who made a C and a Nurse who made an A? Nothing, their both Nurses.

C may equal RN when you actually get in nursing school, but a C in A&P won't help you get to the school!

My program has a 2.5 gpa minimum, but in reality it has to be over 3.8 to get in.

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Specializes in Emergency Dept, M/S.
'C' doesn't mean continue at my school. They require a B or better in both A & P I and A & P II. Is that unusual?

My school also requires a B or better, in all nursing and science courses.

If you're school is looking at GPA, yours is great and I wouldn't worry!

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