r/prenursing

I am from the North Bay, CA and I know how competitive it is out here. I am slowly losing hope in getting into nursing school. I have problem areas for sure but other than that, I have a mix of As and Bs in all other classes. I still have yet to take the TEAS but I'm really pushing to get a high score. I have CNA license, Phlebotomy technician license, and really good extracurriculars, it's just my grades that are the issue.

Problem areas:

- C in Physio on 2nd retake

- C in Stats

- Bs in Anatomy, Chemistry, Microbiology, Biology

- Cumulative GPA: 3.37

I'm hoping to apply to private schools, CSUs, and community college programs in CA. I'm also looking into out of state nursing programs. I spoke to my counselor and she said that I'm fine and that if I don't get in anywhere, then I can consider retaking physio and stats but she told me to hold off on retaking just yet. Are there any programs that I may have a shot at?

I am about to move to a whole new state and am going to be working full time at a new job and taking two classes as prereqs for a nursing program. I have a partner who is very supportive and he will be moving with me. I am just feeling like I need some words of encouragement going into this very busy/tough time and words of advice if people have it.

I get my CNA license next month, i want to go back to school to get my LPN or RN license next year but i don’t know which route i should take i did not do very well in high school and im not the smartest person so im not sure if i should get my LPN and work as one for a few years then go back and get my RN or just go straight for my RN. If anyone has any advice please respond

After a quick 8 weeks at community college, I ended anatomy with a 95.1%, I could have gotten a 96% but I started to get lazy towards the last exam😭😭. It was definitely an experience to say the least but honestly most of the stress I felt was just the anticipation leading up to when the course began in late June.

If you guys are taking any summer course, just know that you can do it. I have never taken a summer class before and I was just as stressed/anxious as you guys may have felt abt a class like this. Keep studying and good luck this coming fall !

I am applying for California programs for nursing for the fall of 2027 or spring of 2027. I took the TEAS for the first time without studying besides the day before and got a 94.6. I did not get much sleep last night due to some firetrucks that woke me up and made a noise for 30 minutes and I couldn't go back to sleep for 3 hours so I only had 3.5 hours of sleep according to my apple watch. When looking back on the areas to review, I remembered many of questions and realized how dumb I was to select another answer. If I retake, I think I can get a 97-98+ percent based on my evaluation if I am well rested.

My stats are 4.0 GPA, 4.0 pre req. Over 1000 hours of paid healthcare clinical experience. Bilingual. Local to the Bay Area. I have not enough community service hours.

I want to stay local to the Bay Area and get into SJSU, SFSU, or CSUEB. I know CSUEB doesn't give any more points but the other schools I think do. Is there that much of a delta if I get a 97-100 on the TEAS instead of a 94.6?

What should I do? I am in the position to work part time and be financially okay, but with the help of my family. & I hate commuting each day to EDD. I want to start my program as soon as possible (private in San Diego, November 2026) but I feel conflicted about leaving the state for nursing school. I have opportunity to work part time 3 miles from my house with a way more flexible schedule, making the same amount per hour I make at EDD flipping burgers … so I feel like “now or never”… any thoughts/opinions? Part time school and full time EDD with commute is not an option, I’m also a single mom.

From a RN, tech, MD, anyone in the field, thoughts on the Clancy trial? I’m not looking to start an up for I’m looking for professional and experience based perspective

I (27f) have my bachelors in communications. I’ve been working in healthcare admin for 4.5 years. I love it and want to be more involved in patient care. I’m starting my pre reqs this fall and am conditionally accepted into an ASN program if I pass. I have a goal of being a CRNP and working in psychiatry. I start next week and I think all of what I’m doing is starting to get to me. I start a new job next week, start classes, moved back with my parents, and really have flipped my life upside down for this. The anxiety is really getting to me and I’m questioning if it’s worth it. At the same time, I also feel so confident that this is what I’m supposed to do. I feel so much better doing this than I did before I started my undergrad. I think I’m just really scared and hoping I’m doing the right thing here.

A school I’m interested is asking for 3.0 cumulative of all college courses taken which means even those before I retook most gen-ed and prerequisites. I don’t even think I will make the 3.0 cumulative regardless of good grades from the most recent courses taken. Is it still possible? Anyone have any experience with this

1. Navigating prerequisites. I’m applying to a mix of Bay Area and Portland programs and honestly feel a little lost on how to prioritize. Every school seems to want something a little different, apart from the sciences did anyone use a service like there’s a service that helps you organize? I have a medical assisting job at a med spa so I have a little bit of Enfield experience. I’m finishing up my science pre-Rex right now and I’m really concerned that I’m not going to get into a good school soon. I’m OK to go private and pay for it. I just hear horror stories about people being on waitlist and not getting in! I have a 4.0 but I think two of my classes that will transfer over from my previous transcripts are bees and silly things like English and philosophy and psych some don’t ask for philosophy, so English and psych, which will bring my otherwise 4.0 down…

2. Disclosing an expunged/cleared record. I’ve got some old legal history I’m in the process of clearing through record clearance petitions. It won’t show up on background checks once finalized, but I’m wondering how people think about this in the context of nursing school applications and eventual BRN licensure. Do you disclose upfront about being in recovery? Does a strong “why” like mine (recovery-informed, want to specifically work in addiction/psych nursing) help contextualize it, or is it better left unsaid if it’s not required? Anyone navigated something similar with a state board?

Not trying to overshare, just trying to figure out how much of my story is an asset versus a liability in this process. Appreciate any experience you’re willing to share.

I'm looking into getting a CNA and hopefully working two summers then 1-2 years. Would hospitals actually hire someone with such plans? I'm told to "just lie" about future plans in order to get a position, but I'd prefer being upfront with my plans.

Does anyone have any or know anyone with experience being a seasonal CNA? Or is this a silly idea?

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Hi! I’m applying for spring 27 for UT Cizik school of nursing
My science gpa is a 4.0 and my overall is a 3.9
Unfortunately my teas score is a 76.7%, I’m feeling discouraged but anyone else have stats like these? I also applied to Texas women’s Houston and Sam Houston. I want opinions, do I have a chance to get into any of these schools? I never retook any classes or dropped or failed.

I’m considering nursing school with the eventual goal of becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. I’m plus size, have POTS, and deal with some mental health issues, so I’m trying to be realistic about the physical demands of nursing school and clinicals.

I used to run half marathons, so I know I’ve been capable of being very physically active before. I really think that if I give myself time beforehand to lose some weight, rebuild my stamina and strength, get my POTS as controlled as possible, and mentally prepare, I could get myself into a much better place physically for nursing school. I’d also look into reasonable accommodations if I needed them.

Has anyone here been in a similar situation and successfully gotten through nursing school? Did getting more physically conditioned beforehand help? I’d especially love to hear from anyone who went into psych nursing.

Hello guys,

I took my final portage module exam few days ago, I completed both AandP I/II in 5 weeks and just rushed on here to share. This was the hardest thing I have ever done academically, how th did you guys do it.

Portage has it's pros and cons I had a smooth experience, so far but damn the material was so much. I saw myself having to adapt, and come up with actually pretty good study strategies if not I'd have probably perished, started off with Bs but ended up getting an A in both, extremely tired but impressed with myself. Anyone that needs help can reach out or comment.

P:S : As a nursing school applicant DO NOT COMPLETE A/P I/II in 5 weeks unless you want your brain to melt lol. I think the least amount of time required is 3 months.

I was planning for nursing adn program. My two days of cna clinical has changed something in me. ✍️ Are you guys planning to leave bedside once having enough experience to pursue np or crna school?

Applying to UMSON BSN for Spring 2027. I have a bachelor’s degree, CNA experience, and recent prerequisite grades of B in A&P I, B in Chemistry, C in A&P II, with Microbiology planned/in progress. I also have older poor grades that lowered my cumulative GPA, but my recent academic performance is much stronger and I’m submitting the supplemental academic explanation. Has anyone been accepted to UMSON with a similar academic history?

If you are already considering getting an NP degree in the future, think about becoming a PMHNP. Mental Health needs keep increasing, and PMHNP is one of the best paid NP specialties, with PMHNPs in salary threads often making around 200k a year. Just something to think about. Good luck with your studies!

long story short last year i got arrested for a DV charge after a FWB called the cops on me when i was passed out on their couch after i drank too much the same day i tried to break it off with them . Woke up in jail. Got released, no charges were pressed.

my fwb tried to tell me they blacked out and don't remember calling the cops and that they were just there when they got out the bathroom but that was BS cause the police report said they called cause they feared for their life. which is crazyyyy cause i've never put my hands anyone or got arrested before & the whole thing was traumatizing.

i just wanna know if i ruined my chances of becoming a nurse over something i didn't even do??

this whole situation is confusing and it's been over a year and im still traumatized over it. i was in jail for 4 days & i missed work and was working as a med tech and almost lost my job. i got put on administrative leave and quit after i got out cause i was embarrassed over the whole thing and didn't wanna come back to a workplace full of rumors after i literally just reported my boss for abuse the week prior to this happening.