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Did you have to get perfect grades in high school to be able to become a registered nurse?
I'm a 10th-grader who has always had an interest in the medical field and nursing and I expect that you had to attain perfect grades to gain entry into a good nursing school but recently my grades haven't been so great so I wonder if that's going to affect me if I do choose to become a registered nurse.
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Rochelle’s Answer
You don't need perfect grades by any means. I was told by my high school guidance counselor "I would never get into nursing school" and I was set on proving him wrong. I graduated high school with a 3.2 and was accepted into the nursing program I was hoping to get into.
It really depends on the school and how competitive the program is, I would work on keeping your grades up and check into some nursing schools you may be interested in to see what their requirements are for admission. Also talk to the admission offices about what you can do to help increase your odds of acceptance. Many colleges also look for well rounded applicants so maybe find some volunteer work you can do. Make sure you are asking for help in your classes when/if you need it. Don't be afraid to ask your teachers for help or use a tutor. If you are passionate about nursing know that you can do anything you set your mind to! Good Luck!
It really depends on the school and how competitive the program is, I would work on keeping your grades up and check into some nursing schools you may be interested in to see what their requirements are for admission. Also talk to the admission offices about what you can do to help increase your odds of acceptance. Many colleges also look for well rounded applicants so maybe find some volunteer work you can do. Make sure you are asking for help in your classes when/if you need it. Don't be afraid to ask your teachers for help or use a tutor. If you are passionate about nursing know that you can do anything you set your mind to! Good Luck!
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Connie’s Answer
High school is a stepping stone, so do your best. Realize, that by 10th grade many have hiccups and it does not define the rest of your educational career. You are either succeeding or learning. There is no such thing as failure just get it out of your vocabulary.
Never put yourself in a box "someone said" about you or a similar situation. You are someone and you decide. Passion, resilience and perseverance should be your focus in any pursuit. I was a straight A student my whole life, skipped 4 grades and started college at 14yo. Three years later I failed out due to "life happening" and thought it was over for my dreams.
Eight years later, I decided it was time to go back. I got my first of three college degrees and two diploma certificates in healthcare. Stopped again by cancer for another 8 years.
Now at age 52, I am about to embark on my nurse midwifery degree and deliver babies and improve mother baby mortality rate in high risk populations with my life experiences to influence my success. Being an OB was my initial dream at your age.
If you are concerned about grades or desire to go to a competitive University, you may want to volunteer at a local hospital or get your CNA (certified nursing assistant) to add to your application. It's only about 4-12 weeks depending on the state and not very expensive at a community or tech college. This will show your commitment and give you some experiences to be sure the field is what you thought.
Speaking of community colleges...I started small and got my ADN (2yr RN) and then went back and got my BSN at an online university while working in the field. It really helped solidify the importance and difference between the 4yr and 2yr RN. It is often misconstrued as just a bunch of extra papers and fluff.
I saw obstetrician. If you are interest in mothers and babies, you can go on to be a Midwife or an OB; and then your GPAs in college will matter. It is very competitive.
However, the good programs look at ALL of you. Volunteerism, grades, leadership skills, passion, perseverance, awards and your understanding of what nursing excellence means.
Where there is a will there is a way, never give up on your goals and dreams. Good grades consistently, will make the road a bit smoother, but they don't define your success.
Check out MCPHS website in your state and get an idea of some options. I just finished a class there. then GO GET IT!! Whatever you want for yourself.
Never put yourself in a box "someone said" about you or a similar situation. You are someone and you decide. Passion, resilience and perseverance should be your focus in any pursuit. I was a straight A student my whole life, skipped 4 grades and started college at 14yo. Three years later I failed out due to "life happening" and thought it was over for my dreams.
Eight years later, I decided it was time to go back. I got my first of three college degrees and two diploma certificates in healthcare. Stopped again by cancer for another 8 years.
Now at age 52, I am about to embark on my nurse midwifery degree and deliver babies and improve mother baby mortality rate in high risk populations with my life experiences to influence my success. Being an OB was my initial dream at your age.
If you are concerned about grades or desire to go to a competitive University, you may want to volunteer at a local hospital or get your CNA (certified nursing assistant) to add to your application. It's only about 4-12 weeks depending on the state and not very expensive at a community or tech college. This will show your commitment and give you some experiences to be sure the field is what you thought.
Speaking of community colleges...I started small and got my ADN (2yr RN) and then went back and got my BSN at an online university while working in the field. It really helped solidify the importance and difference between the 4yr and 2yr RN. It is often misconstrued as just a bunch of extra papers and fluff.
I saw obstetrician. If you are interest in mothers and babies, you can go on to be a Midwife or an OB; and then your GPAs in college will matter. It is very competitive.
However, the good programs look at ALL of you. Volunteerism, grades, leadership skills, passion, perseverance, awards and your understanding of what nursing excellence means.
Where there is a will there is a way, never give up on your goals and dreams. Good grades consistently, will make the road a bit smoother, but they don't define your success.
Check out MCPHS website in your state and get an idea of some options. I just finished a class there. then GO GET IT!! Whatever you want for yourself.
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Dr. Sabrina L.’s Answer
No, You do not have to have perfect grades in high school to get into nursing school. The best option for a student who has a lower GPA in high school is considering to attend a community college that offers a RN program as an associate degree. While you are taking your general education courses in year one, you will have the opportunity to not only establish your collegiate GPA but you will also have a chance have a better GPA then you had in high school. The biggest thing you need to worry about in high school is to make sure you have good enough grades to be able to enter a local community college. You have to discipline yourself to be prepared to work hard and study to ensure that you are able to meet the criteria for entering a RN nursing program. I would suggest looking at the high school diploma as a key that open up many doors for you when it comes to choosing a career path. It is up to you once you use that key to open the door into your future career path.
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Michelle’s Answer
Perfect grades in high school are not required for nursing school. The high school grades will be evaluated as part of the admission process to colleges, but will most likely not be part of the nursing school admission progress. Since you still have two years of high school left, keep in mind that colleges look at more than grades. I would recommend taking opportunities to be involved in your community and clubs at school. Those experiences will help provide you with exposure to other perspectives and be invaluable as you select a career and enter the adult world.
Once admitted to college, you will be required to take prerequisite classes for nursing school. At that time, grades will count in addition to extracurricular experiences such as volunteer work. During my first year of college, I was a volunteer at the local hospital in the mother/baby unit as well as working as a patient transporter. Those experiences exposed me to diverse groups of people who often had different perspectives than I did, or had faced challenges that I could never have imagined. Such exposure has helped me a great deal in my career.
Nursing school requires dedication to your studies. Have you considered why your current grades aren’t as good as they could be? Are there changes you could make in the way you approach your school work? Now is a good time to evaluate whether you can improve your study habits. Being honest with yourself about any strengths and weaknesses will serve you well as you strive towards your future as an adult with a career. At the same time, it is important to recognize that good grades don’t always make the good nurse. It is about being a well-rounded person who can draw from the many experiences and exposures he/she has had in life.
I wish you good luck in your journey!
Once admitted to college, you will be required to take prerequisite classes for nursing school. At that time, grades will count in addition to extracurricular experiences such as volunteer work. During my first year of college, I was a volunteer at the local hospital in the mother/baby unit as well as working as a patient transporter. Those experiences exposed me to diverse groups of people who often had different perspectives than I did, or had faced challenges that I could never have imagined. Such exposure has helped me a great deal in my career.
Nursing school requires dedication to your studies. Have you considered why your current grades aren’t as good as they could be? Are there changes you could make in the way you approach your school work? Now is a good time to evaluate whether you can improve your study habits. Being honest with yourself about any strengths and weaknesses will serve you well as you strive towards your future as an adult with a career. At the same time, it is important to recognize that good grades don’t always make the good nurse. It is about being a well-rounded person who can draw from the many experiences and exposures he/she has had in life.
I wish you good luck in your journey!
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Raquel’s Answer
No you don’t need to have perfect grades to get into nursing school, especially not in high school. Nursing programs don’t usually look at high school transcripts, they only really care about your college grades. Once you get into college and start taking prerequisite classes for whatever nursing school you are applying to, then it is important to get good grades. But you still don’t need “perfect” grades. Nursing school is very competitive to get into and the application committee will want to see that you will be able to succeed in the rigorous program so having good grades will make you a better applicant but you by no means need a 4.0 to get in. What’s really important is that you learn the material well, grades aren’t always an accurate depiction of knowledge.
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