undergraduate college student/ prospective nursing student post grad

[um-e]

Hi,

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So, I found this website after going through a really rough patch this semester. It was my first semester at a big university from a community college. I have consistently been a A and B student however with so many factors such as the pandemic, medical issues with relatives, college being online, and mental health my grades deteriorated. It took a lot of hardwork to get to this university and im looking for some emotional support right now. I really have this passion to be a nurse and attend a nursing program post graduation. I currently have not declared a major. The plan was to apply to allied health but with how this semester went there is no way that is a possibility to apply this Spring semester as I had planned. My counselor is encouraging me to take a path in getting a bachelors in general studies. She says this is a pathway that best fits my goals and ensures that I graduate in a timely manner (Spring 2022) however I have always heard that a degree in general studies is "useless". Im using that loosely because I understand that it may not be the case, but there is a stigma behind it. Im trying to stay positive but I would love to hear from any nursing students or nurses just any body in the field that has any words of encouragement. I really do not wanna give up on this dream. For reference my GPA this semester is unfortunately low 1.8 but it may go up if I put 2 classes as p/f. This absolutely is not a representation of me as a student my GPA never has dipped below a 3.5. I greatly appreciate anyone who takes their time to read this. I've been really sad and can't even enjoy the Winter break before next semester. I feel like I messed up everything. Thank you all.

[Davey Do]

Well, um-e, I started at Larry & Curly Community College in 1976 and didn't get my ADN until 1990, so I may not be the most update person to hear from. And after all, it looks like it took me 14 years to get a two year degree but...

Hey! I became an EMT and LPN in the meantime!

I had no direction and for years just took a lot of classes for the heck of it, and whatta know, when I went into the RN program, almost all my pre regs were met!

So, I don't know- would going for a General Degree help out? I'd think it would.

Good luck to you, and welcome to all(evenold)nurses!

[mmc51264, BSN, MSN, RN]

My first bachelors was in Biology. If you are going to stick it out and get a 4 year degree and then go into nursing, get a Biology degree. I was pre-vet. It was really helpful. I then got an ADN to start work sooner and then the RN-BSN programs are easy, online and usually a year-ish.