How I Got Into Nursing School | Tips & Advice 

I had a similar journey I got c's in my anatomy and physiology. I thought nursing schools would turn me down because there's people with straight A's. but life works in mysterious ways and I have almost two months to finish my BSN.

i really, really loved this video. i am based in California and the competition here is STEEP! When i first started back at college after a year off, i had my mind set on nursing. Every student i came across who asked me what my major was had the same "O.O Yikes.." face. I took all of my general education courses first and left my core biology classes for my last year. When i entered my first A&P semester, the RN counselor i met with actually made me CRY. He asked me, "so, what are you going to do when this doesn't work? The odds are not with you". I came home that day completely defeated and after that night i decided to use that as motivation to prove to my counselor and myself that i CAN make the cut. Here i am a year later, a 3.8 GPA and STRAIGHT A'S through BOTH of my A&P classes AND my microbiology class. This is my first application cycle, i am applying to three schools. I will not give up, i put myself through CNA school and worked 50 hours on top of my core biology classes. Do not give up on your dreams. Oh, and as for my counselor? I graduated in December and met with him this last wednesday to go over my RN application. After looking at my transcript, he gave me a big hug, kissed me on the head and said, " Now let's make you a NURSE!".

I can totally relate to your journey towards becoming a nurse. I ended up having to repeat several classes and I transferred schools. I had taken the TEAS test 3x and couldn't pass it for dear life. I mean at some point I truly felt defeated. But I knew that this is what I wanted and I never gave up on it. After all is said and done, I'm now a second semester nursing student and on track to get my BSN. So, anything is possible. Love your RU-vid channel and can't wait to see more from you! Good luck on your third semester! ✨

I love this video. I did ap1 and failed. I redid it and got a B! I'm redoing ap2 as well, right now. This made me so happy, because there's no one out there, sharing their failures. I'll be applying this summer for nursing school. And it warms my heart to know that, they're forgiving towards people, who retake classes! thank u so much for this video!

I feel the exact same! I made a C in A&P 1 but I got a B in A&P 2 then a B in Chemistry so like you said, if you have the motivation and desire to get where you want to go then you can do it! So proud of you for not giving up because sad to say, we live in a society where some people would rather tear you down instead of helping you. Bless of luck with everything this year !

I reallllyyy needed to hear this today! I've been feeling so discouraged lately with how I've been doing with my pre-reqs and I started to think maybe nursing isn't for me. This video was super helpful and encouraging for me. I need to reset and keep pushing. Thanks for sharing!

I just want to let you know I watched this video exactly a year ago when I wanted to become a nurse. I changed majors and schools and my grades were awful. Your story inspired me and a year later today I got accepted Into my first choice nursing school and program. Thank you so much!

I am currently working on pre-reqs and unfortunately chemistry is a struggle for me. I got a D the first time and a C the second time. I'm going to take it for the third time in a couple weeks. This video really helped encourage me to not give up. Sometimes you can't help but compare yourself to those with 4.0 GPAs so thank you for this! I love all your videos, you're going to be a fabulous nurse!

"OH MY GOD I JUST WANT TO THANK ALL MY FANS" LOLOLOLOL

I'm so glad I found your channel. I'm in the process of applying and waiting to see if i'm accepted to programs. Your videos seriously give me hope haha

I got a C in anatomy the first time. I took it again and got an A, I even ended up tutoring for a semester. We take HESI’s and I got a 93%. That saved my butt so I got in my first time applying. I start in January and your videos help a lot to mentally prepare for it.

Every time I feel down or incapable of getting into nursing school I watch this video. No one talks about their failures so I appreciate you acknowledging it’s not easy! It’s really hard to not feel like giving up

I just applied to nursing school, in June. I have been out of college for 8 years & I am returning this fall. I just received a letter saying I have passed the first stage and need to take my HESIA2 exam, in 20 days. I am totally panicking. I didn't think I would be taking the Hesi so soon. I am taking one last prerequisite this fall semester. My college only takes new students twice a year and to get into the program for 2018, I need to test high enough to get points for ranking or I may have to wait another year. I wish I would have found your channel 6 months ago !! Your videos are wonderfully presented, accented by your good personality and clear speaking voice !! I have a thing with voices ! LOL ! Keep posting videos 🌟🌟🌟

Hi! I just want to thank you for posting up this video, I am in this point of my life that I feel I am not moving forward as a pre nursing student. I'm currently volunteering in a hospital, also working as a CNA to get experience, and I'm one more class down in finishing all my pre. Req. I had to take anatomy again and I just felt like no nursing program will accept me. I really thank your video for inspiring me and giving me hope!

Love your channel keep up the great videos they're so helpful! I start nursing school on Monday. I'm so excited but very nervous as well. It's going to be a crazy ride!

thank you for this!! I am in the middle of the application process and I'm in my senior year of undergrad. It has to be the most stressful time I've ever gone through but hearing success stories keeps me motivated because I know it will be worth it!

Can totally relate. I got rejected my first year but I didn't give up and starting my first year of nursing school this Fall. So excited and motivated. thank you for this awesome video and other!

omg this video is LIFE!!! thanks for this totally uplifted me. Had a tough time last semester. It was my own fault, I took on 13 units with an 8 month old..breastfeeding and all and on top of that like 3 weeks before finals my grandma passed...I got a D in Anatomy and cried myself to sleep for a good week telling myself ill never get into nursing school. Im motivated and won't take no for an answer. Im fortunate that Im surrounded by 8 nursing programs within a 25 mile radius from all directions ADN AND BSN...I'm going to apply to all when the time comes and leave it in Gods hands. Thanks for your honesty you truly changed my perspective on my journey. and congrats on your new job!!

This video literally encouraged me so much ! I fell in a rut after failing one prerequisite class but your encouragement is helping me move forward thanks😌 you just got a new sub ❤️❤️❤️

I needed this video today! I'm so discouraged on my journey right now. However your insight makes me feel better! The nursing bubble will make you feel like if you make a "C" it's over for you, but you give me hope! Thanks!

I've been following your channel for quite a while and you never fail to amaze me. Right now I'm in the 2nd year of my prerequisites at my community college and I'm beyond terrified. My hessi exam is coming up and I'm praying that I get a good enough score to get me in the program. My applications for the university and nursing program I want to apply to are due soon and there's this constant dread in my heart. That I won't make it or that I won't be good enough but after watching all your videos and taking your advice in, you've helped me in more ways than one.

I just want to say thank you for this video 🙏🏼 I have been so upset and down on myself because I feel like I cannot finish my career as a nurse. But you have given me hope. Blessings to you💕

I'am so glad I found your channel. I'am working on finishing my pre reps before doing the application for nursing school and I'm starting anatomy and physiology class this semester. You are so encouraging and honest. Thank you for all your tips and advice! Keep making videos! You are such a beautiful soul! 💕

this was very inspiring to hear! i’m in my second year of college and i’ve been getting very discouraged on school and possible career options but this definitely uplifted me!

God sent finding this video! I needed to hear this. Thanks girl ! Best of luck on ya journey :)

I just wanted to let you know that this video was so incredibly encouraging to me. I've recently been super discouraged about my grades because last year (my first year of college) I decided to treat college classes as I did in high school, which ultimately resulted in embarrassing and unnecessarily bad grades. This past year I have worked really hard and managed to get my grades up a little bit, but still, I have a lot more prerequisites to take and a lot of bad grades to make up for. Your video really encouraged me to keep pushing, and reminded me that grades don't have to be perfect in order to get accepted into nursing school, so thank you!

I have a pretty good gpa and pretty good grades but was extremely nervous and scared about whether I would be accepted into Nursing school or not. I would always put myself down. My boyfriend always encouraged me and knew I could get in, which really helped. I took the Kaplan exam and interview, which is what my school required and I got in. I'm starting Fall 2017 and I'm super excited! I don't blame you for getting a C in Anatomy. Anatomy is hard girl!! I'm so glad I came across your channel, much love! 💕

This is what I really needed to hear.. I’m a junior at a university and have yet to apply to the nursing program.. this motivated me to keep pushing and to not stop.. thank you ❤️❤️❤️

I always watch this video every time I get discouraged! You're an inspiration!!

Girl this is the first video of yours I have watched and THANK YOU! This is sooo motivating! You are so motivating just about the same thing happened to me and right now I finished prereqs and I'm sooo nervous to apply! But this is so motivating! Love it!

I just applied to a concurrent program as well and I was feeling so discouraged because I also have C's in A&P 1 and 2. You've inspired me to continue to strive and have hope! Enjoy your career as an RN! Hopefully I can join you soon :)

I'm glad I found your channel. The application process is really stressful when applying to nursing school, and I'm soooo nervous that I won't get in. I have a 4.0 GPA and average entrance exam score, but I know that anything can happen and that what makes me so worried

I know that this is an old video but your channel is just what I need. I'm switching my degree from a bachelors to an associates because it is overwhelming and felt as if I was the only one struggling. Thankfully the school I'm going to only counts the highest attempt for each class. But thanks so much for your videos, they give me hope!

I can deadass relate to this sm😩😭 I am a struggling college student going into my second year of community college in a couple of months and I'm just afraid of how hard it's going to be but watching your videos makes me want to keep it going.

You give me so much hope. Your words of encouragement make the road of becoming a nurse sound POSSIBLE❤️✨

Alexis thanks so much for posting this video, I really needed this. I too made a C in A&P 1 and I'm not sure if I'll get higher in A&P 2. I was worried about being behind my plan and repeating classes, but you just motivated me to keep going. Thanks a million!

You are amazing! Thank you for the much more needed motivation. I have my mind set but I'm scared I won't do good, I have people doubting me and it's making me feel otherwise. Thank you for this video!

Thank you for sharing your story!! I'm feeling discouraged about my goals and everything since my high school education didn't provide the best for me. I had to start from the bottom when I went to college to prep me for the healthcare field. I barely passed my courses but I was proud of my grades despite the fact I got D's and C's in anatomy. I didn't get accepted into PN last year and i'm currently in another healthcare program. I applied again for this coming fall but I didn't do so good on my admissions test again this year :( I did better than last year but I feel like it's not enough because it's based on percentiles. If it's meant to happen It'll happen if I work even harder. I'll keep trying. Thank you for posting videos of your journey!

i stumbled upon your video and this is exactly what I needed to hear. So happy you were able to reach your goal!

Thank you so much for sharing your story ! Absolutely loveeee your vibe and videos ❤️

Thank u so much for this tip girl getting accepted into nursing and passing nclex to me are like the most hardest thing to get by but like you said if it’s meant to be it’ll be especially for us who totally have a passion for it and care for peoples lives thank youu !

I know this video is a little old, but it seriously is what gives me motivation to do my homework and get better grades. I'm a new subscriber, so before I do homework, I pick a video and watch it to keep me focused on really understanding my homework. tomorrow I take the Hesi to see if I get accepted into the nursing program at my school. I'm so nervous but so excited!

OMG ! After watching your video I got some hope, I been so stressed because I fail chemistry and got a D in A&P 1 lecture :( retaking them now in the fall but now I know I can try harder starting next semester! Thanks for this video!

This video really blessed me! Thank you! I will be applying to the Graduate Entry Level Programs soon, and I'm so encouraged!

I can relate to this on so many levels! 😩 at my school, in order to get into the program you needed to have all straight A's and A+'s. So I had to upgrade my bio 12 because in high school I got a B. I retook it and got a B+ and finally after a third time I scraped an A. But I spent so much time focussing on bio 12 because that was the class most important for my entry that I got a C+ in AP1. But after all my long nights of studying and break downs, I got accepted into the program so now I start this September 😊

I am so glad you shared this! I needed to hear this because FSU’s Nursing Program is no joke.

You have given me so much relief. Not that I'm saying failing my class I'm actually passing, but trying to get that A. my GPA is ok but I'm nowhere near the 1.0-1.9 scale. What I'm saying is thank you for sharing your story because it has given me confidence to continue and to purse my dream of becoming nurse. Next semester I'm taking physic, micro, CNA lecture and CNA lab.

Thank you so much for all your video I'm pre nursing and you really helped my mindset and what to focus on and look forward to. How do you have the time to make these vlogs and videos and edit when u were in nursing school. You are the real MVP!! Thank God for you much appreciated and I know your videos is helpful to ALOT of us pre nursing and nursing students. You extremely informative thank you so much girl !!!!

First off, I want to start by saying you are a beautiful woman! I am a 21 year old college student currently in the making of being a nurse. I am considered a sophomore now and I don't have much longer until I apply for the nursing program. I am not going to lie, I was feeling a little discouraged before watching this video because I'm not exactly where I want to be right now. But, I will get where I need to be in due time. Watching you gave me so much hope and excitement. Thank you for encouraging us women to stay strong!

I made an A in A&P I. I am taking A&P II this fall. I have an almost 4.0 GPA so far. I'm working my butt off. All I do is study while in school (while also working a part-time grocery store job) because this means everything to me. The only reason I make such high grades is because I dedicate almost all of my time to school. People laugh at me for never having fun, but I don't care. The one thing about being a nurse is you can't study to have compassion. I'm so tender-hearted and loving, that I even hate it when insects get killed (lol)! I want to be there for those in their worse time-being sick in the hospital. That's what drives me to work and study so hard because I know that my goal will come in time. I believe that anyone that truly wants to be a nurse and has the passion will make it! You're awesome! Thanks for your tips and advice.

I just recently got back into school, this is my second yr, doing the prerequisites for the CNA program, and hopefully Nursing school. I'm 26 and feel like the journey is forever away!! I needed to see and hear this video!! Thank you!

I just got in last week! I am so exited and I can totally relate to how you felt after getting that email!

I can't believe I just saw this video! I did my pre reqs and it took me two years instead of a year and half because I couldn't get into a class because it was all filled. I was always an A-B student in high school and that continued into college until I got that C in human anatomy 1. I didn't bother retaking because i figured one c is okay. My program was you had to get a 3.0 gpa or higher.but honestly it was 3.8 or higher that they took you.also my school has two campus three hours apart from each other. Anyways I took human anatomy 2 and got a B.decided to apply the second year and did not get in. So I am retaking human anatomy 1 and chemistry to get an A.im doing well in chemistry but anatomy is still hard.i however decided to apply in the fall time towards our second campus located three hours away and got in instead of wasting time here where it was more competive.i will still graduate from the same university just at a differ campus far from home.the exact opposite of you! But seriously being the first generation I had no one tell me that A matter in nursing and know the competiveness of your programs, or knowing you won't graduate within four years like they always tell you! I also took a minor to try to maintain that fulltime credit because of financial aid. Anyways I have two electves that are D and passing,I failed my algebra class with a D but is still passing and I don't have to retake it.im upset with my math grade the most because I used to do great. However allmy sciences classes were all still B and A. Anyways starting nursing school I will push myself because I don't want to be in that same predicament.

I completely feel you. I'm a pre-nursing major at FSU and I just finished my freshman year. I graduated high school with a 4.2 and my SATs were 2100. I thought studying came naturally to me. But I got a C, D, and F in my first semester, but I retook the classes and did better my second semester. FSU's nursing program is like B or above in all undergrad courses, so I was screwed. I'm looking at UCF as well as one of my schools and I really hope I get into their traditional, if not their concurrent programs!!

I'm 18, got my ged 3 months ago and I want to become a nurse. I have to take re-reqs for a year and a half about to even be considered getting into this ADN program & to take the TEAS test and it scares me. I know there are 4 year BSN programs but i'd have to take an SAT test and get a good score to get into them. Nursing is my dream job and i almost gave up finding out all the work/school but it's so worth it. Thanks for this video.

I love how you just thank God for where you are and it just shows how blessed you are! Amen sis!

I really needed to hear this, I'm taking my TEAS tomorrow and was feeling discouraged after all this studying but we'll see what happens.

This was such a motivating video. I new to your channel and this is the first video I've watch. I've struggled with my GPA and I'm currently working to bring it up but I've be encouraged by my own academic advisors to change my major. But I truly love nursing and helping others, so right now I'm a few points shy from having a good stand GPA and this video def showed me when you put your mind to it, you can do it.

"I just wanna thank all of my fans" LMFAOO😂 I love this video! You go girl!

thank you so much for making this video !! it gives me hope. ☺

Very inspiring! I’m in my second semester and I just failed statistics! My program is just like yours. I go through a community college that transfers to a university after so many credits obtained. Thanks for the video! You brought more hope to my mindset.

You inspire me so much!! Love your content!!

I'm planning on becoming a nurse too and this gave me so much courage to keep going with my studies :')

your video really helped me 😊I was literally gonna listen to the people telling not to do nursing but I'm gonna ignore them and prove them wrong.

This video has motivated me . I am currently taking my core classes for nursing and I am so nervous to fail my teas exam

This video is such an encouragement!! 😍 Thank you so much!! 🙏

love you videos! could you do a video on specificly how you study for mental health? i will be starting that on the 23rd of this month.

I'm there. Literally there. I've mended A&P as much as I can and I'm still less than competitive. I've been waitlisted so many times. I won't give up applying or trying though! The thing that's keeping me going right now is this: "My patients are counting on me."

So I just finished my junior year of highschool and like you, I get decent grades without really working too hard. So I feel that because Of my worth ethic now, I won't be good enough for nursing school. But watching this video has given me the motivation and confidence boost I desperately needed. I'm the kind of gal that keeps low expectations for myself and often gives up too easily if I feel that I won't accomplish my goal. But this video helps a lot like you don't even know XD

@TheNurseNook- this is a very encouraging message, especially for the newbies like myself. I am making a full career switch from Sales to Nursing, you definitely shed realistic tips on the process. Thank you for sharing your journey!!

i needed this. lately i been struggling and started to get discouraged.

This is one journey I really learned who my real friends were, out of all the people I know only 1 checks up on me and supports me with this Nursing Journey.

Im so glad i found your page. Thank you!

I love your realness and Honesty. The science courses are important but I feel like practical and critical thinking makes a good nurse not necessarily "book smarts."

I can totally relate to your experience. I didn't have the best grades as a Bio major and the pre-health professions advisor strongly urged me to not to apply to nursing programs and pharmacy programs. However, I am retaking some of the courses and will soon be applying to nursing school. Thanks for your motivational talk! I appreciate it.

Haha girl you crack me up! You remind me so much of myself. Go Lexi for sticking to it and getting in!

Wow you gave me hope. I got a B in chemistry and I was so down. So many people have told me you need A grades only other wise you wont get in the program. Your video gave me hope and I wont give up.

I'm so happy I came across this I'm really going strive to go back to school

I just got in to my local community Nursing Program.:)) Excited and Nervous at the same time.

Thank you for this video, I needed it.

U really inspired me!! I stress out so much about grades!!

Thanks for sharing your story. I am thinking about nursing school but it’s really discouraging. There are 4 ADN programs within an hour of where I live. Sounds promising, but they each get hundreds of applicants each year and only have about 40 slots. Moving is not really an option for me, I own a home and my parents are elderly and need frequent help. Feeling discouraged but I’m still researching my options!

Girl, I am so stressed out waiting to hear if I got into the program I applied for. It starts this August. I will be getting my ASN at a community college and then a BSN at a University as well. I love this video. I will be binge watching your videos now.

I'm taking my preqs and I feel what kills people especially straight out of high school is The difference and demand of knowladge. got an 88 in A&P 1 easily with slight effort , but got carried away and ended with 78 in A&P 11. got B in the rest of my preqs , wilobbe applying in 2018 hopefully let's see how that goes.

That was helpful thank you! I'm trying to get in the same school. 🙌🏼

You are such an aspiration. I love and admire your beautiful and positive spirit.

Girl u given young ppl like me more hope than I initially had 😁

This was very relatable thank you!!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

This helped so much, i am currently deciding if I should finish my B.A in public health then apply to nursing schools OR grind now and get the grades I need/earn and apply to nursing schools next spring and sacrifice 2 semesters as well... i really dont know what to do. It wasn’t until last year my sophmore year i considered nursing school, but this year after so much research, I want to pursue this career...

Thank you for your video I'm very thankful for this

Omg! Well said about the 4.0 students. I knew a couple of nurses like that.

Why do teachers/ people tell students to change their major when they don’t do well?? I mean they really try to discourage students so badly! I’ve never understood that. I love all of your videos. I love that you post the good, the bad, and the ugly. Thank you for your encouragement!

Omg I relate to you in so many ways!

I'm really glad I stumbled upon your channel. I'm going through a lot of doubt in my mind as well as my family doubting me. I question myself s lot b/c everyone says it's super hard and they don't think I can do it. They say I'm really small I'm not gonna be able to lift patients but inside I want this, I think if I focus I can do this! I just want an idea of how it is and I want advice and encouragement and I really feel like God is prepping me in his own way. Cuz I actually found out my aunt is a nurse so, I'm going to meet w/ her tomorrow! Like I really wanna reach graduation and say I did it and show everyone!

What college did you go too?? And what was the learning community?

I needed this Thank You❤️

I literally cried while watching this , I can definitely relate

Thanks for this video! Totally afraid of these science classes

This video was so helpful!!

Omg!!! great inspiration. Im moving from to New Orleans to Houston and I am applying to several colleges:)