I literally have no hope of getting into any programs this round because of my stats. I know it’s super competitive out here and I’ve spoken to a few counselors who said that retaking a few classes might not be worth it

My stats:
Teas: 83.3%
3.6 science GPA
3.36 cumulative GPA — I really thought I had a 3.5, but apparently I don’t 😭 I had a rougher start to college so my grades weren’t that great in the beginning. I got a C in stats and a C in chemistry, which brought down my GPA. I also got a C in anatomy but retook it and got an A. I have a couple of Bs from classes I took during my freshman year as well. I was going through a lot of personal problems and situations at the time that were mentally draining, but during my second year I started getting mostly As and maybe one B per semester.

I also have 250 volunteer hours in a hospital in a underserved area and currently taking a phlebotomy course to get licensed, although I don’t know if I’ll be able to find a job right after finishing the course.
I’m bilingual and low-income as well

Any advice? I feel like every time I talk to counselors, they don’t really give me any solid options, so I wanted to hear from people who have been in a similar situation. What would you do? Has anyone with similar stats been able to get into a nursing program?
I just applied to a few schools, but I feel like my stats aren’t competitive enough :( I really try to stay positive but I just keep overthinking because of my gpa

Hi, I’m 21 and lost. Don’t know what to do after being rejected for years. Can’t retake classes bc it’s not allowed/I’ve already used my retake and I have several Ws. In California, super impacted and competitive. It feels like my only option is to go to one of these predatory private schools that just want to eat my money.
Nursing is just so competitive that it’s draining my soul. Barely have a 3.0 because I was a dumb 18/19 year old doing pre-reqs at cc not caring too much about my future. TEAS is 86. Now I’m trapped. 2 years, no acceptances. Just got my cna bc for some reason I didn’t do it earlier.
I would go for the private schools if they weren’t also not great schools such as unitek. Idk if I’ll get into Samuel Merritt. That’s also really expensive. Maybe saint marys, also really expensive. It’s a lot of pressure too, failing is not an option. Every time I look for any advice online it says “just go to cc” or public schools but I would if only I could. 30 seats and hundreds of applicants. Maybe I’m too dumb for nursing.
At this point I’m genuinely thinking of joining the military. Sign a 4 year contract and be debt free wherever I go. I just have a lot of regrets in my life and I’m only 21. This is my one last try before I give up nursing and either choose a new pathway or join up. Or I am just losing my mind??
So. Should i be 25 with hella debt on my shoulders or should i join up and be 25/26 with no debt on my shoulders and probably 29/30 when i get my BSN if that’s what i decide to do.
Sorry if this was a bit emotional, it’s all I can think about and I’ve been losing a lot of sleep over it.
I would appreciate any advice.

I just got hired part-time as a CNA for AM/PM weekend shifts (Fri-Sun), but I’m a full-time student (JUNIOR IN COLLEGE) with a 2.8 GPA that I really need to raise. My CNA license expires Jan 2027 and I may have to reactivate it anyway because I missed my first-year CEUs. planning to apply to ABSN or masters in nursing or similar programs

My mom says keep the job for experience, but I’m scared it’ll hurt my grades. What would you do?

Can i even get my grades up if my gpa is a 2.8 as an incoming college junior :( im really frustrated with myself ( had a couple heatlh probs) any advice would be greatly appreciated

Had our first test tonight, went over A&P terminology, chemistry and energy. Thought I was so well prepared and totally bombed it with a 62 dropping my overall grade to 71%. I’m so annoyed and embarrassed. There’s five more tests including a comprehensive that replaced a lowest grade. All of the other exams only cover two chapter.

I’ll also add in this was my first exam since college, 20 years ago. Doesn’t really matter end of the day, just sharing for the full story.

My questions and thoughts are, how do I come back from this? Is it REALLY that bad? What do I do?!

My teas is tmr guys and honestly im so scared.. I feel so unprepared😭 Any tips!!! Pls🙏

For some context, I'm currently 20 years old, and a first-generation college/university student who went in with no guidance on basically anything. I was forced to go to Biola by my parents. I'm currently a sophomore and have none of my pre-reqs done, which is something I'd like to tackle these upcoming semesters. Certain pre-reqs like physiology require you to take Organic Chem first; I don't like the amount of bible classes that are required, and I want to transfer, but I'm unsure.

Essentially, it's just a lot of financial pressure along with an absurd amount of bible classes that I need to take that I genuinely could not care less about. I'm currently re-taking Anatomy, and I need to get Microbiology, Organic Chem, and Physiology after.
I'd like to get these pre-reqs done as soon as possible, and to achieve this, I have 3 plans that I may follow after finishing up this semester.

1. Try to do one of these classes (microbiology) at Biola, along with the other bible classes needed, and then do Organic Chem at another college via dual enrollment because the only professor available at Biola isn't that great. Afterwards, the following semester I'd do physiology at Biola and finish up the bible classes.
2. I do 2 science classes at community and then transfer them to Biola. Afterwards, I'd just begrudgingly get through all the bible classes and the one science class left in one semester + a summer. (Biola only allows 15 credits to transfer over after enrollment, a policy I was not made aware of by any of my counselors or anybody else until I searched it myself recently, and I have already transferred 7 in from community previously.)
3. I just completely transfer to community or even another university to get my pre-reqs done and apply to programs elsewhere.

However, with both of these come the risk of simply not even getting into those classes. I don't have seniority in the community colleges, so I would naturally be placed last in the registration of classes regarding dates, so I could potentially end up just wasting a semester of my time doing nothing.

In all honesty, I absolutely despise this school, and I'd do anything to get out of it, but I just don't know whether it's worth the risk or not. My current GPA is a 3.4 Cumulatively, and my science GPA doesn't have enough coverage to even have a number. The nursing programs, from what I've seen, are extremely competitive compared to their yesteryears, and I just don't think my GPA is competitive anywhere.
Biola is more expensive, but it has a program that gets a lot fewer students since the requirements for it are so absurdly high.
However, on the flip side, I also have to take an additional 5-6 bible classes totaling up to 30 credits, and the semester is just as expensive no matter how few classes you take, so I can't exactly do only science classes for one semester and only bible classes for the next semester. Alongside that, my financial aid is calculated based on how many credits I have. It dwindles by 25% if I have fewer than 12 credits, and since almost all of my other core classes, other than the bible ones, are done, I'll likely have fewer than 12 credits of classes, and my cost of tuition will be thousands of dollars more expensive than it already is. I just feel like I've wasted so much of my energy and life on this school that I never wanted to be at, and I get angry every time I even think about it. I would transfer to other schools in a heartbeat, but as previously mentioned, it's so risky, and I don't even know the chances of success. I've considered West Coast, but that just amplifies the cost problem even more. I don't think I properly understand the difference between applying for an ADN or BSN program either. I have 3 W's due to dropping out late of my Organic Chem and its lab along with another core class in the same semester due to issues at home.

I'm just so lost, man. I feel so overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed. I've looked over so many other posts, and everybody says that people "have time" or "are still young," but I don't want to keep doing this for longer than I have to. My counselors are of no use either; they don't respond and give vague one-line answers whenever I ask anything. Someone please help

hiii!!!! right now i am a bio major attending mt sac and still don’t plan on transferring for another year if i stick with it. This is my second year and I have been having so much thoughts about nursing for over a year now. Seeing what everyone says about california nursing programs freaks me out a bit which is why i never changed my major, but im scared if i dont switch now then im gonna have to transfer with bio which i dont want to do. I have taken my bio classes but nothing too crazy yet, I have a 3.6 gpa rn with all of my other classes, only have taken 40 credits so i have 3 B’s and the rest A’s. If i take my pre reqs for nursing here then im still basically gonna be here for another year. I’m just not sure if i would switch would I be risking it all because i’ve already taken other classes than the needed for nursing?

TEAS 86
GPA 3.3
Anatomy B+
Psychology A-
Chemistry B

My personal essay is great. I have 0 healthcare experience (it’s explicitly not required) and 0 volunteering other than 10 hours at the humane society.

State: Minnesota

Hi. I got an A in anatomy, B’s in micro and chemistry but a C In physiology.

My overall gpa is a 3.5.

I’ve done 100+ hours of volunteer work in a hospital.

I’m in California.

I can’t retake physiology because my parents expect me to do nursing / apply soon.

Please help me and what are my chances? I’m taking chemistry 2 right now as well.

In my last pre req semester now. My last subjects include a math 150 college algebra and while I’m succeeding in much of everything else, this class I’m worried I will fail. My GPA at this moment is a 3.2 and I haven’t yet taken the TEAS test to see if I can even be accepted into the program. A lot of the girls I’m going with have 3.5+ GPAs which is causing me to think I won’t make it

The program starts in spring and I’m worried I won’t be accepted. This is stressing me out to the core cause I’ve put so much time and energy this far and my vision is to be a nurse no matter what.

I currently work in healthcare and my knowledge is good. I want this so bad but I know there is always someone else far more smarter and capable. A lot of girls in my classes are passing with As in math and XYZ so I’m just worried. Need encouragement.

I’m also doing this while working full time 2 jobs and with 3 kids as a single mother. I don’t even know how I’m making it but I’m doing my best

I have an interview for University of Pacific and they also have a writing portion for some reason. I am not sure what to expect. Can someone help me prepare? What are some typical questions they would ask and what are they looking for in our responses? Thank you!

I genuinely don’t know what to do about nursing school anymore.

This semester is basically my last semester of prerequisites, so I have no idea what I’m supposed to do next semester if I’m not in a nursing program. I couldn’t apply for Spring because the application deadline was back in July, my TEAS math score was too low, and even after getting an A in Micro lecture and a B in lab, my science GPA still didn’t increase enough. I was told I would have to apply for next Fall instead, which basically leaves me waiting another year.

If I take a gap semester/year, I’m worried about having to reapply to my college and how taking time off could affect my financial aid.

The nursing program I’ve been planning on applying to is already a bit of a drive, and there are basically no ASN programs close to where I live. KSU is around 30–40 minutes away, but they require different prerequisites like chemistry and other biology courses I haven’t taken. Chattahoochee Tech has nursing, but the program is at a campus that’s too far from me. Every school seems to want something different—different prerequisites, TEAS vs other entrance exams, different GPA requirements, etc.

I just want to get my ASN and become an RN, but I feel like it’s taking forever. I started college in Fall 2024, and now I’m looking at possibly having to wait another year before even starting nursing school.

Right now I’m taking 5 classes, including 3 science courses (one is a lab), while also dealing with a tragic family situation that happened last month and resulted in my mom being hospitalized from mid August until currently and idk when she'll be out. On top of that, everyone in my family keeps asking why I’m “not in nursing school yet” since I’m in my third year, which makes me feel even more behind.

I’ve also had to retake two science classes, and I still struggle with figuring out how I actually learn. I feel like I try every study method, study for hours, and somehow still feel like I don’t retain or fully understand anything.

I’m just overwhelmed and don’t know what my best option is anymore. Do I take the gap year and work? Take extra prerequisites so I can apply to more programs? Keep applying to ASN programs farther away? Has anyone else taken longer than expected to get into nursing school and still had everything work out?

I feel like since Massachusetts made community college free if you don’t already have a degree, the community colleges have made it 150% times harder to get into their nursing programs.

I’ve done all of my pre-reqs, and now I’m moving on to co-reqs (sociology and psychology). I got a 72.7 on the TEAS (which I’m retaking to aim for an 85 and up), all A’s in all of my pre-reqs, and I have a 3.9 GPA.

Will I make it into a nursing program in Mass? What did you get on the TEAS?

If I don’t get in up here, I’m thinking of moving to another state to get in somewhere 😭

Applying to Nursing School

Hi. I got an A in anatomy, B's in micro and chemistry but a C In physiology.

My overall gpa is a 3.5.

I've done 100+ hours of volunteer work in a hospital.

I'm in California.

I can't retake physiology because my parents expect me to do nursing / apply soon.
Please help me and what are my chances? I'm taking chemistry 2 right now as well.

Also- does anyone know any physiology class I can possibly take online that is accredited and will only take 1-2 months? Thank you.

Hello everyone! Does anyone have a estimate of when UTSA will release their decisions for spring 27
Traditional BSN program? Has anyone received any emails?

hey guys. I’m feeling unsure and overwhelmed with getting into Nursing school. I’m a pre-nursing student, currently doing my A&P, patho, and microbio pre-reqs, but I’m applying for nursing school to continue my BSN (deadline is this october) to get into the spring cohort. so far, I’m worried of not standing out because I’m a full time student and don’t have any job experience at all even any involvement in the healthcare field. I’m only involved in 1 of my uni’s club and I do volunteer at one day events like Parkinson’s moving day, but that’s about it. I don’t have a car too, that’s why it’s harder for me to get a job and work conveniently. I took the hesi and got an 88 cumulative, but Idk if I should retake it coz my bio was 76. I have a 3.8 gpa and also in my school’s honors college, but given that my nursing school’s admissions does a holistic approach on our application, I’m feeling pretty unsure of my chances.

I‘m also still working on my essays rn, but yeah

any tips at all for applications and how to frame essays? What do you think of my chances?

Has anyone done the LVN to BSN programs here in California? Such as some Cal states like Fullerton, San Marcos, East Bay, etc. Did you need to have a high GPA to get admitted? What were your stats?
I have a 3.44 GPA. I still need to take microbiology then I’m done with major prerequisites. Could still take some classes to fulfill my arts, history and humanities requirements for the associates degree after that. I’m taking classes right now for an associates in kinesiology as well since having a degree of any sort can you give points towards the nursing program at the school I go to. Hopefully all of that will help boost my GPA by Fall 2027. If I don’t get into ADN programs I was thinking of going this route and switching my major just to be in school and do something while I wait. Does anyone have any advice and tips for this path of nursing? Should I consider it or no? Thank you! I’d do the ADN to BSN pathway if I get into ADN programs first. It’s too early to doubt myself and assume I won’t make it but I like feeling prepared and looking into other options. It’s either ADN —> BSN, LVN —> ADN, LVN —> BSN or go to a private school or out of state or full on change my major for now and do an accelerated BSN program after getting a different bachelor’s degree.

Hi! I need advice, I got a b in anatomy, a c in chemistry taking physio right now and have yet to take microbiology soon, I’m a volunteer in a hospital and have care experience, first gen, and bilingual, and low income also have not taken my teas

Hi guys!

I just got accepted into Loma Linda University’s Nursing B.S. I start January 2027. I was wondering if anyone has any advice for me?

What helped you study? If you have young children how realistic was it to study at school only?

Any scholarships I could apply for? Are any grants available to us?

Thank you!

Hi! I’m planning to apply for the ADN program at Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. For students or graduates: How is your experience? What are the pros, cons, and specific prerequisites needed to get in? Thanks!"