Nursing Students General Students
Published May 20, 2008
PianoGirl20
60 Posts
So, just wondering, on a four-point scale, what exactly would be considered an extremely good nursing school GPA when it comes to applying for jobs and or/grad school?
amjowens
486 Posts
For grad school, you have to meet the minimum requirements, then from there, it depends on the number/quality of students applying. It's so competitive now that we need to have "A" as our goal (I'm pretty sure I want to be a nurse practitioner eventually).
I hear it used to be that the minimum requirements set by the school got you in (I often see 3.0 GPA at the schools I've looked into). There's a lot more now that goes into the decision than GPA, too. Experience and recommendations, but we already know that! I know what you mean, though, I'd like a certain number that I could achieve so I know I've got a chance!
For jobs, I don't think grades are considered so much. As long as you are licensed, etc.-that's what they care about.
LaceyRN
633 Posts
Just my opinion but anything a 3.0 or higher is good and extremely good would eb 3.5 or higher.
For grad school, you have to meet the minimum requirements, then from there, it depends on the number/quality of students applying. It's so competitive now that we need to have "A" as our goal (I'm pretty sure I want to be a nurse practitioner eventually). I hear it used to be that the minimum requirements set by the school got you in (I often see 3.0 GPA at the schools I've looked into). There's a lot more now that goes into the decision than GPA, too. Experience and recommendations, but we already know that! I know what you mean, though, I'd like a certain number that I could achieve so I know I've got a chance!For jobs, I don't think grades are considered so much. As long as you are licensed, etc.-that's what they care about.
I did have a friend who is a recent grad apply for a position in the ICU in which they asked for her GPA and transcript for verification. She got the position. But this is the only instance I have heard of GPA being asked for a GN position.
Fun2, BSN, RN
5,586 Posts
I was asked about my GPA for a job. The hospital where I will start in the OR, at least a 3.0 is required for their OR and ICU. (Possibly ER too....I don't remember.)
zilla704
48 Posts
I'm glad to hear that GPA's are counting towards future jobs. I've worked my ass off in school to maintain my GPA (4.0), and I keep hearing that employers don't really care what it is. When I hear that it just breaks me down, and makes me wonder why I've been working so hard.
lizmatt
271 Posts
Some competitive new grad internship programs ask for a 3.0. GPA can also be considered when there are multiple equally qualified new grad applicants considered for the same position.
...Because you strive for your own success.
Sorry to say, but there are some would be great future nurses that fail out of nursing school with a 77 in the school I graduated from.....some I would have trusted more than some of the ones with higher grades.
That's why not all look at solely your grades. Grades do not reflect a great nurse, necessarily.
BlueRidgeHomeRN
829 Posts
nope...but they sure reflect a crappy one!
...Because you strive for your own success.Sorry to say, but there are some would be great future nurses that fail out of nursing school with a 77 in the school I graduated from.....some I would have trusted more than some of the ones with higher grades.That's why not all look at solely your grades. Grades do not reflect a great nurse, necessarily.
I agree with what you're saying. I'm just saying that as a class of new grads, there isn't a lot that separates us. We have the same experience to offer... None. I agree that some students just aren't good test takers, but I would venture to guess that a lot of those making high grades work hard to get them. I don't think that is insignificant.