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Hello.  I haven't checked in for a while.  I am just wondering about what other Nursing Programs in different geographical areas require in grades to pass the application screening process for the nursing program.  Here's my question:  does the school in your area accept re-takes?  For example, if you get a C in A & P I - are you allowed to retake the class? 

Although, I still have to confirm this with my school councelor - I am hearing from my classmates (in Chemistry 305) that if a student acquires a C in Chemistry, then that student had better earn a minimum of  As & Bs in A & P I, A & P II, & Microbiology and that re-taking any one class is not acceptable unless the student got a C-.  Now, I can't guarantee the I'll get a C- in the class.  I got a rough start in Chemistry this summer session and have requested to drop because I don't want a C, which I know I would probably get.  I think I could do better in this class if I worked PT hours each week instead of 40.  

I go to school in WI and we need a C to pass the pre req classes.  This summer I am in Microbiology and we can get a 70 and still pass.  But the core nursing classes you need to average an 80 on all the tests to stay in.  We need an 85 for Math for Meds also.

Thanks for the replies everyone.  I found out that I can fill out a petition form to re-take a class.  The nursing counselor advised me that it's usually not an issue to do so.  I would just have to justify that my GPA is dependent upon being accepted into the program.  For Sac City Community College in California,  students must have an accumulated GPA of 3.0 for the prereq BIO classes.  

In my school, if you get a C it is passing, but you are allowed to retake the class.. C is the average grade.. I don't know why they wouldn't accept you..