Nursing programs that take low gpa students

EMT89 · Dec 31, 2011

Look into private schools or ASNs. I also think Wingate University is starting a nursing program next year.

♑ Capricorn ♑ · Dec 31, 2011

Hi Alexis. :) First of all, a 3.0 is not even close to being a low GPA. You're doing a great job so far as I can tell in school. Secondly, keep applying to schools. Just because you didn't get accepted into a program the first time does not mean you'll never get accepted. So, keep at it and don't give up. Re-apply to those schools, if need be.

Ask the admissions people at the schools you've applied to on how you can improve your chances of becoming accepted into the program. It could be as simple as refining your application and/or improving whatever admission requirements the school requires. I.E. entrance essay, TEAS exam, references, letters of recommendation, pre-requisite courses, CNA certification, etc... The idea is to make your application "stand out" and rise above the rest. I'd suggest doing whatever is necessary or beyond necessary to really show these schools that you are seriously interested in their school, and you'd be a great fit. :)

Employment and volunteer services are a great addition and benefit to you when applying to nursing schools. Apply for employment as a nursing assistant or volunteer at a local hospital. In doing so, it shows that you are committed and genuinely interested in a health profession and also in people. Include this on your resume and/or application when applying to nursing schools. CPR and first aid certifications are also something necessary during nursing school and would be to your benefit if you received these as well.

Talk to some current nursing students at the schools you are applying to. Ask them how they got accepted and what you could do to increase your chances of being accepted into school. Talk to your current classmates and professors and see if they have any advice for you too. Talk to some nurses at your hospitals and see what they have to say about getting into nursing school and about the profession itself.

As far as schools are concerned, I can't really say. I don't live in NC. But, it will be in your best interest to make sure the school you're applying to is State Board approved and is accredited by the NLNAC. Each school has their own admission requirements and each school is different. I wouldn't say a school that states a lower GPA admittance is any better than one that requires a higher GPA. You'll also need to consider the state in which you plan to work in after you graduate from nursing school. Because, you'll need to take that state's NCLEX exam. So, if you are looking to move or don't mind where you attend school then by all means, apply to anyplace and anywhere. If you plan to stay and work in NC, then of course you'd want to be applying to schools within that state only. It is a personal choice you'll need to make.

I hope this was helpful to you and I wish you the best of luck in your search for a school. Just remember, that you are not alone in this, and I would suggest to keep applying to the schools until you get accepted. Don't give up.

I'm sorry for my lengthy novel. :lol2: I like to write. Happy New Year.