Published May 13, 2023
Denise Reddick
3 Posts
I graduated from an AD Nursing program in 1973. My GPA was 1.9. I have applied to numerous RN to BSN programs online. I am either rejected or required to retake the electives I received a "D" in plus other required electives.
I passed my boards on the first attempt, have worked in specialty care areas throughout my career, have received glowing evaluations, and currently work in research. I am still being punished for my low GPA!
I take full full responsibility for my low GPA. My focus in college was on nursing.
Does anyone have any suggestions?
Thank You
MaxAttack, BSN, RN
558 Posts
Unfortunately your best bet is to go to a community college and retake the courses.
Universities can be silly. I received an A in statistics but had to retake it when I did my bridge to BSN because it had to be within 5 years. I took it 6 years ago. What difference did that ≤ 12 months make? Probably none but somebody somewhere determined an arbitrary cutoff so it's what I had to do.