<p>Hello everyone. I have kind of a strange question, I think, that stems mainly from fear, but here we go. I would LOVE to go back to school. Specifically to Nursing school. Now, if you knew me today, you would think this made total sense, and that is what I need to be doing with my life. However, I feel like my actions for the past couple of years may have really damaged my chances of reaching my goals. When I was a junior in HS (2005) I very randomly decided to attend HS part time, and attend an LPN school part time through my HS. This was very shocking to all around me, because I had never shown any interest in this area, but it turned out to be exactly what I wanted to do (which I didn't realize until it was too late). So, I attended for a year (it was a 2 year program), and at first my grades were excellent. Then came personal troubles (which now seem ridiculous, but at 16, they felt like the end of my world :) ), and I found myself becoming less and less focused, and soon my grades had dropped to 70s...which was inadequate. My 16 year old self didn't care, and to be completely honest, I just didn't go back my senior year, feeling like a complete failure. So when I graduated HS in 2006, I had decided to go to a community college to figure out what I wanted to do with my professional life. Unfortunately, things were a disaster from the beginning. I was living with a roommate, and I had to choose whether to go to classes every week, or work so that I could afford my rent and bills (living with parents was unfortunately not an option). So, I ended up going on and off for a year and a half and accumulated 24 credits. Rather then actually withdraw, because I suppose I always had the high hopes of being able to actually go to school every day and do well, I stopped going when things seemed to be beyond repair, and I was dismissed from the school. Now to the dilemma. I want to go to nursing school. I have found several LPN programs in my area that are all feasible options for me. However, do I put my horrendous CC experience on the applications, and risk not being accepted because of academic performance, or do I omit the information, and risk not being accepted because I omitted information. Both ways seem bad, so I'm not sure what to do. I recently got a copy of my HS transcript which include my LPN grades for each quarter, and the majority are passing (all but 1), so I feel maybe this would be a plus for me? I don't owe any school any past tuition. I received financial aid for the CC. Any help/info/opinions would really be appreciated. Thanks =]</p>
<p>Every single one of the LPN programs that you are looking at has had success with students just like you. You need to make an appointment with the admissions offices and tell them this same story that you have just told us: You have your act together. You have a clear goal. Yes, there is ugly stuff on your transcripts, but you have learned from your mistakes and you are ready to get your life started.</p>
<p>You will have to include official copies of every transcript from every accredited community college, college, university, etc. that you have attended with every application to any degree or certificate granting program at any accredited community college, college, university, etc. for the rest of your life. They've seen worse grades than yours, so don't worry about it. Send the transcripts and then start concentrating on earning the grades that you know you are capable of.</p>
<p>You can do this. We will be rooting for you!</p>
<p>You have to tell them everything & send every transcript. I know nursing school is grueling and can be difficult to get into, but you have experience, motivation, and desire and that will go a long way with admissions. Your "mistakes" have already been made and that may make you a very good candidate indeed. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks to both of you. I really appreciate the encouraging words, and I am going to go through with it. I just requested my transcripts this morning :) Thanks again</p>