Okay...I have a BA already, but when I graduated the gpa was really really low, like a 2.42. A year later I'm back in undergrad taking classes for my pre-reqs for nursing school. I'm really nervous, I'm having like anxiety dreams about not getting in. So far, I'm doing good in all of my courses, Im taking A&P, Microbio., Statistics, and Am. History. I've heard so many stories about how they pick the ones with over 3.6 and you have to have the best GPA, but I'm a little afraid. After this semester, when I'm thru, I'm applying to like 9 BSN and MSN programs... My heart is really into this and I'm just a little worried. WHAT ARE MY CHANCES???
2006-10-06 05:28:49 · 5 answers · asked by MadameJazzy 4 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
At my school, the average gpa of the nursing college is in the mid to upper 3s. However, my university has a very selective nursing program. Most programs tend to put more weight on prereq GPA. However, many nursing programs still have a cumulative minimum of 2.5. Have you considered getting an associates at a community college, and clearing your bad GPA; then, go back and get the B.S?
Good luck.
2006-10-06 15:21:22 · answer #1 · answered by Lea 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of nursing schools weight only the pre-req classes GPA heavily, not the overall. So if you do really well in the pre-reqs, you have a very good chance. Also add some volunteer work in hospitals or nursing homes on to that and you'd be a very competetive applicant.
2006-10-06 05:37:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
nursing has alot more regulations now days and it's much easier to get fired for nonsense, but it does pay more than it used to if you're looking for a "fast way" through nursing school .. look into the military for training ... they'll rush you through without really having to meet all the reqs ... no difference as you eventually learn everything anyway
2016-03-27 05:32:04 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There will always be a demand for nurses, and I think its overshot on how competitive it is.
If you do you really well in your prereq courses, I'm sure you will get in somewhere.
Are you kidding me? 3.6 GPA? That's medical school material.
You'll need a 3.0 in your prereqs for sure.
2006-10-06 05:40:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
where are u from? Your heart is into this? Don't worry
2006-10-06 05:37:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋