@Paadmissions:
Hi, you replied to one of my posts recently. I have a little issue I wanted to speak to someone about. My science GPA is strong, but my cumulative is lacking, 3.45. I had a C before I ever started nursing school a few years ago, in a really silly, easy course I didn't take seriously(it was online). I made a similar mistake and took another online course on a sociology/humanities type class, and failed it. I was studying at that time for my nursing boards and was working more hours at the hospital as a PCT. No good excuse; it was an easy class. I even spoke with the professor when I got my grade; I made A's in all my assignments, but due to disorganization I missed a few important deadlines and flunked.
I know I am not a disorganized person per se; it was the online aspect that I couldn't handle. I worked many hours while in NS and received honors.... I cried a lot when I got that F!!!
I am retaking the class now, and as you know I am going for my biology/BSN route as we had discussed earlier. But there is a program I can apply to that doesn't require the bachelor's degree only strong HCE; I could get accepted with just my ASN. *IF* I ever get an interview with this school, they will likely ask me about this red flag in my transcripts. It scares me to death and honestly is discouraging me from even applying.
I know if I go for the Master's program it will be less of an issue; I'll have the "upward" climb of better grades and be able to increase my GPA significantly, while still getting more HCE(I plan on switching to different patient population) and shadowing more...
I guess my question is, do I even bother applying? Even if I make an A in the retake, do I deserve a shot or should I just wait til I have more courses? Thanks a lot, you've been very helpful :)