Are Nursing Programs harder to get into?

[Akamnonu8]

I believe so; moreover, because certain programs will not even look at your application if you do not have this astronomical GPA it does discourage future applicants from even applying and cause anxiety for applicants who are applying. I have had several colleagues who would have taken the harder Anatomy class or the harder Microbiology class, but did not because they were afraid that their GPA's might suffer they decided to take the easier teacher. This kind of competition in my opinion does not make students try harder, but makes them try to find the easier way to get those GPA points. In Earlier years, programs would have students accepted with very low GPAs, but as the years progress so has there standard which is a good thing, but I believe that too much emphasis is put on the GPA. Because a lot of emphasis is on the GPA, many students may not want to search for healthcare experience because they know that will hinder their ability to make good grades. A nurse should be a well-rounded person because just because a person is book smart it does not mean that they are ready to be a nurse. If anyone has anything to comment feel free to share your thoughts or if you are in a nursing profession please share some of your experiences.

[knnyz]

Some people will agree that getting accepted into a nursing program is the easiest part of your nursing career!

[Cali2015]

The college I graduated from takes 30 nursing students every fall. The applicant pool sometimes can get up to over 100. They select the candidates based on points earned by GPA with a few points given for prior work experience in the health care field. It's very competitive.

[SionainnRN]

How can you take an easier or harder A&P class? There is usually only one class. There are specific classes needed to apply to nursing school so it's not like A&P is required and people are complaining they can't take "special A&P" because it may lower their gpa.

Honestly when I was doing my pre-reqs I saw people taking the same science classes over and over trying to get their GPA up. I think GPA is very important in getting into nursing school and I have no problem with the bar being high.