Very Low Gpa...Is there still hope?

[Futurern2013]

Hello,

I graduated from HS in 2013, and from there I attended a local community college where my major was music (huge mistake) I ended up hating music and failing 2 classes that year. i also had low self esteem and no direction as to what I wanted to do in life. I left the local cc with a cumulative gpa of 1.474 at the end of 2014. With my gpa not rising I was put on academic suspension which meant sitting out for 1 year of college. So I ended up becoming an esthetician and laser technician. However, my true passion and dream is to become a nurse! My question is, is it too late for me to become a nurse with my gpa? I honestly feel as though I finally have direction in in my life and truly know what it is that I want to do. I didn't apply myself in college back then..I would skip classes and not turn in work. I've definitely matured since then, and I'm serious. Of course I haven't taken any pre-reqs for nursing so is that to my advantage? I also haven't taken a college level math class yet either. Any advice is welcomed

[Devon Rex, ADN, BSN]

Hello,

To be frank, it will be a very steep climb. You need to start over with your general education classes and strive for A's and B's. Nursing school entrance has gotten very competitive in the most affordable schools... you'd need well over 3.0 GPA. Private schools are very expensive, but most will accept you with a 3.0 GPA. Beware of diploma mill schools... ensure the school is accredited by ACEN Search ACEN Accredited Nursing Programs

:)