Will my bad GPA haunt me?

Nursing Students SRNA

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Hi everyone!

Before I start this, I need to give a little background. I'm 24 and went back to nursing school. My previous background is a BS in biology. However, my gpa was less than spectacular graduatingwith a 2.67, but I didn't think anything of it then, I was just happy I left with a great social life and a degree. Well, now I'm back at nursing school and I chose to do a hospital RN program because I couldn't get into any accel programs with my poor gpa. I am currently excelling at nursing school and have a 3.7 GPA and plan on getting my BSN right after online which will take about a year and then working in the ICU.

I recently have been shadowing a CRNA AND LOVE IT. I swear, I about got in my car and cried because I was like...THIS IS IT! Anyway, I've been looking at schools online and they say to submit ALL prior schooling...so my question is...is my 2.67 going to haunt me forever? Am I not going to get into school because of this? Any suggestions on what to do? I know I may be jumping the gun but I'd really just like to know if I know have to sadly look at alternatives.

Thank you!

Thank you! Yes I live in Pittsburgh- the UPMC hospital capital of the world haha so I have a ton of options ICU wise. University of Pittsburgh has an RN - CRNA program that I am looking into.

Thanks for the reply! :)

There are also some programs that do a RN to CRNA bridge without a bachelors. Good luck!

Would you mind stating some programs that do this?

Specializes in CRNA.
There are also some programs that do a RN to CRNA bridge without a bachelors. Good luck!

Say what?!?!?!

Every CRNA program requires a Bachelor's degree either in Nursing or a science based field.

I completely agree Pres33! I had an undergrad GPA

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