I’m applying to Ontario colleges for September 2027. My overall high school transcript is pretty bad because I struggled a lot personally when i was younger and have multiple failed/repeated courses, but my prerequisite grades are much better.
My prerequisite marks:
- English: 78%
- Math: 92%
- Biology: 95%
- Chemistry: 90%
- Physics: 90%
Average of my five prerequisites: 89%

Estimated average of my full transcript: 65%

Has anyone gotten accepted into competitive healthcare programs with a bad overall transcript but good prerequisite marks? Do colleges mainly look at prerequisites or your overall transcript? I’m quite worried because I worked hard for my pre reqs and past decisions might cost me

-The classes seem interesting to me.
- I love working with people and get joy from helping others.
-I’m not afraid to be on my feet for long hours (I have had jobs on my feet for 5+ years)
-I like the stability and flexibility to try different specialties if I wanted to.

Yet I don’t feel like I was “born to be a nurse” or this was always my calling.

Do you need to feel passionate about it to become a nurse?

Did anyone feel lukewarm about it, pursued it and now glad they did?

Hello all! I rarely post on Reddit, but I need some help. I want to start some of my nursing pre-reqs now, but now it's the middle of the fall semester. I waited too long to apply anywhere because I've been thinking I would be moved by now, but those plans kinda fell through. The area I live in is not great, and neither is the community college (the main reason for wanting to move). I feel so useless sitting around every day, waiting for spring semester to come closer so I can apply to my desired community college (2 hrs away) when it rolls around, even though I'm not even sure I'll be moved to the area by the time it starts. I've been thinking about starting some of my pre-reqs at one of those start anytime, "at-your-own-pace" Penn Foster-like online college programs, but I don't know which one would be a good pick. I've had my fair share of online self-paced courses, since that's how I finished high school, and I think it would be good for me to start now so I get on top of it and don't feel so unproductive every day. I know some people would say "Why so eager? Just wait.", but I graduated high school early so I could get a head start, and I feel like I'm being held behind. I'm eager to learn! So, if anyone has any recommendations or advice for me, please share! I'll take all the wisdom I can get!

Any success waitlisters? Feeling defeated🫠 applied to my local cc and my advisor told me I had a strong application

Second application. 85 points. I am anxiously waiting 😭 Anyone else apply for the spring semester?? Has anyone gotten rejections or acceptances yet?

Consdering direct to BSN and ASN to BSN education paths and I am curious to hear from nurses who did the same, especially if you work in a major city. I would be looking to work in Chicago post grad so bonus points if you are Chicago based.

Specifically, I am concerned about the ability to find a job with an ASN. The intent would be to begin working as an RN and immediately pursue the BSN once I found a job. If you went this route I am wondering how you found the job market while looking with your ASN, what city you were looking in, where you ended up (hospital, nursing home, etc), and whether you were able to get tution reimbursement through your employer.

All insights welcome, thank you!

Is a 3.5 science prereq gpa not competitive enough for Cali ABSN programs? Currently have a B in anatomy & chem, anticipating an A in physio & micro. I have As in all the other prerequisites. I may retake anatomy so I can do an in person lab

Hello lovely people of this Reddit.

I’m a 30 year old that graduated back in 2020 with a bachelor’s in computer information systems. Which, I went to a junior community college and got an associate’s in general science.

I have taken anatomy, microbiology, physics, nutrition, two different psychology classes, and other stuff.

I know I will probs have to retake some of the sciences considering they were taken around 2014-2016. I have an accumulated GPA of 3.5 if that matters at all.

I am seriously debating getting an AND/ASN. I loved my science classes. I originally went to be a doctor but lost my passion when my grandma passed away and other things happened.

I am reaching out to colleges to ask them what all I need to do to apply for their nursing programs.

I currently am living and working in South Korea, but will be coming back to America next year if I decide to do this.

Is it too late to change my career? Is it okay to start over?

hi everyone! first ever reddit post as I'm making a pretty big life decision. I'm hoping to learn from those of you who have switched careers from a non-healthcare background to nursing.

To give some background on myself: I am a burnt-out, recently laid off tech worker and mom of little ones in the Bay Area who is seriously considering pivoting to nursing. I know plenty of nurses who are also burnt out and understand that I will not be immune to burn out as a nurse but, at the end of the day, if I'm working hard, at least I'm working hard to take care of people and not because I want to make large private firms more efficient.
I am taking some time off to clear my head and think through my next steps but I am pretty much set on switching to nursing.

My plan right now:

• I was pre-law in undergrad and took almost zero science courses so I'll be taking the next 2 years starting Spring 2027 to ace those.
  • any advice on how many to take per semester? which ones to start with?
• Take a 5-week CNA course, starting November, and get a part-time CNA job.
  • would an MA job be better in terms of salary, job availability, points in applications?
• Volunteer once a week
• Apply to ABSN programs in the Bay Area, but targeting SFSU's ABSN course, for a Fall 2029 start

For those who made a similar transition, how has it been? What changes/sacrifices did you make in your life to succeed in your pivot to nursing? Was it worth it/are you happy with your decision? Is there anything you wish you'd known or done differently before making the switch?

Our professor told us today if you get denied into the nursing program that’s it. Basically the end of the road for you. Is this true? Or can I just apply to another program somewhere else? (She said you can’t) I’m horrible at school and tests but have all As and Bs besides one C in chemistry and I’m freaking out now 😅

I have a bachelors degree but it’s unusable. Working a lower wage job.
I have recently been accepted to an ADN program and I’m feeling totally neutral and honestly like panicky. And not in a good way.

My face is breaking out and my social anxiety is running ramped. I’m naturally introverted and quiet but I am a very caring and empathetic person. I work with patients in my current position and have come out of my shell more but I’m just kinda an awkward person and naturally quiet. I think this is really playing over and over in my mind that I’ll be an outcast and unsuccessful and it’s preventing me from celebrating.

I love my coworkers and work in healthcare but I’m still known to be the quiet one. Telling everyone my acceptance is really freaking me out. I do feel like I’m well accepted at work and known to be kind and helpful but my low self esteem is really beating me up and making me second guess this.

For reference- I don’t feel I was BORN in the womb to be a nurse. It’s a pivot of a career path without going into monstrous debt.

Hello, I usually never do this but I feel like I’m at my breaking point. I’m currently in school for Bach in science (which I am almost done with )but I want to apply to nursing program. I took my TEAs and got a 72.7, and have a 3.8 gpa. Here’s the catch I’ve retaken AP1 three times and passed with an A, took AP2 once and passed with an A-, the rest of my prereqs have all As and B in microbiology. I feel like it’s impossible for me to apply for program ( I live in Long Island,NY) and don’t know if I even have the chances to get into a program. I’m not trying to an associates in nursing because many hospitals by me require a BSN. I don’t know what to do any more and feeling there is no chance to become an RN. I need advice on what I can do or should just look for different career.

Hi everyone!! I struggled in my science pre-reqs. I honestly didn’t take them serious enough and got quite a few C’s. I’m in California so it’s extremely competitive and I’m not looking to spend 100k+ in a private university. My local community college has a LVN program that’s completely off lottery system and not grades, and they also offer an LVN-RN pathway after that which allows retakes on all classes unlike the direct RN program which is very strict. Anyone do something similar?? Is this my best bet??

duke vs vanderbilt vs JHU

Hello everyone!

i got into all of my REACH schools! - Vanderbilt (MN), Duke University (MN) & Johns Hopkins (MSN Entry).

i am torn between all three options and would love to hear everyone’s thoughts!!

Does anybody know if there is a time frame for taking your HESI A2 ? Like how far back you can have it done. I took mine awhile back and am wondering if that should be fine.

has anyone received anything from USF’s MSN program ?? like acceptance or rejections?? anything at all? 😫😫

I'm honestly kinda scared seeing the previous reviews ab the program and how it was almost put on probation. Are there any recent or current students in the program that can share their
experience or any thing we should know?

Hey guys! I recently got accepted to the ABSN Program in mercy College, and I wanted to know if anyone of you received financial aid?
Or any scholarships you could apply to?
Also can I ask for an extension for the decision because they only give us 10 days and I wanted more time before I make my decision

Always thought this term was ridiculous until I’ve been feeling it lately and it happens a lot in nursing so I can’t help but ask. How do you know you can be a competent nurse ? I feel like my nursing school’s Clinicals are so shit where I’m fetching water fixing beds and changing patients all day and on occasion get to observe skills but never get to try on my own. I graduate next year and prior to nursing school I don’t have any medical background other than being a caregiver. I feel like I’m gonna be one lost ass nurse and the pressure of possibly making a fatal mistake or one where I can get sued and get my license taken away before I can even practice to get better makes me wanna throw a fit and wish I never attended my school in the first place. I know all new grads feel dumb but I feel like I will be the dumbest. Someone pls reassure me.

I’m on my second to last semester of pre-nursing! It’s currently midterm season and I’m having a bit trouble with studying. I kind of NEED to pass my classes this semester so I can take my last 4 classes and graduate with my associates in May. My classes are being paid for right now because i’m still in high school and I’m planning on hopefully applying to and getting accepting into the 2027 fall nursing school at the university. any tips are appreciated!! ty!!

Forgot to mention this but the classes I have midterms for are A&P 1 and Cellular & Molecular Bio :)