I was wondering for those who have already been accepted to a nursing program if you must have A's in A&P1, A&P2 and Chem? I am currently in A&P1 and I have a B, I have two more test over the next 3 weeks but don't think I can bring it up to an A. I haven't taken the other two yet. I just wanted to know if I need to take A&P1 again :(

StarlightRN is right the better your grades are the better your chances of being accepted into the program and staying in the program! At my school you have to have a GPA of at least 2.5 and keep it that way the whole time you are in the program! It was told to me by my admissions counselor that even with a GPA of 2.5 you may not be accepted into the program, because it is so competetive. It does sound like you are off to a good start though, good luck!

I think it depends on the schools that you apply to. Most nursing schools accept Cs and better (at least in GA). I think a B should be fine but again, check with the school that you are applying to. I just got accepted into nursing school at Emory University and they want a C or better. Hope that helps!

It was the same here in NY Karen. Once you get into the nursing school you need to hold a certain grade as well. At my school 78 is passing on the nursing exams. I am currently in Nursing II. I will graduate in the spring of 2009. Good luck to you. Study hard and you'll do fine! : )

I don't think an B in A&P will make or break you. In fact I got a B and I've got 2 weeks left to go before I graduate from nursing school...in other words, it didn't stop me from getting into nursing school. Get used to B's and C's if you have a family and/or plan on working. Many of my classmates were straight A students before the program and now have come to accept their B's and C's with pride (as long as they did their best).

I don't think that you would have to take A&P over again if you get a B. They are all right about the GPAs as far as acceptance and scholarships but having a B won't destroy you. You should probably talk to your academic adviser or the nursing department adviser if you need the reassurance.

I just want to thank everyone for all the answers. I have spoke with a nursing advisor and they said that the higher your GPA the better chance you have to get in. So I will just keep going :). Thanks to all!

You'll be fine with a B in A&P just keep your other classes at a B or better. When you get in Nursing school remember C=RN. I am finishing up my first semester of an ADN program and I only need about 35-40 on the final to pass the class but if I want my B I gotta get around 70. All of my instructors have said get your best grades early in class that way you have a little padding when clinicals roll around.

Good Luck!

What helped me get an A in my science classes were those supplement books. I think they were called A&P Made Easy and Chemistry Made Easy. I still have the one for A&P and Algebra (well somewhere). And for me I was glad that I finished up the A&P classes before I took Microbiology because it kind of touched on some A&P topics and I understood what was going on.

Where I am, you do not have to have an A in A&P I, II... I have been accepted into the core RN program, however, I must maintain a 2.95. (3.50 now) A B is nothing to be ashamed of my dear. The only classes I have left while waiting to get into the core RN program are Microbiology, A&P I, II, as I took and passed the entrance exam back this past October. There is a waiting list for the core RN classes, and I have been assigned to the class of fall of 2011. I hear I could be moved up a year, and that's fine by me. This semester I did my last chemistry, Orangic. Glad to know those are over... and yes, I'll take that B in Organic Chemistry!!!

karen123 said:

zonnie21 said:

What helped me get an A in my science classes were those supplement books. I think they were called A&P Made Easy and Chemistry Made Easy. I still have the one for A&P and Algebra (well somewhere). And for me I was glad that I finished up the A&P classes before I took Microbiology because it kind of touched on some A&P topics and I understood what was going on.

Do you remember where you got those books from? I took microbiology before A&P and I did great in it. But A&P is so different and they cram so much info into such a small bag. But two more weeks and I am done with the first half. Thank you for your help!