Anyone get accepted to NP program after attending pass/fail for bachelor's degree?

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Hi everyone,

I'm applying to a couple of FNP programs and I am worried the universities will look unfavorably on my attendance to Western Governor's University for my BSN. WGU was a pass/fail school. Anyone have any experience gaining acceptance to a NP program after WGU or other pass/fail school?

Thanks!

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Specializes in ER/Tele, Med-Surg, Faculty, Urgent Care.

Well since you don't have cumulative GPA it might be if the FNP program looks at that & uses it to determine eligibility. Are you saying even the didactic courses were pass/fail? I have never heard of that, I have heard of clinical being pass/fail.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

This is actually an increasing area of concern surrounding the rise in "competency based" programs. In today's competitive climate, with everyone and their great aunt Sally applying to NP programs, it is likely that schools will simply choose not to deal with the extra work of attempting to determine the GPA equivalency for anyone who doesn't have one.

A relative of mine attended a 'progressive' university for undergrad... similar situation. The subsequent grad school (not nursing) application process was very tough due to the lack of a GPA. They were not very impressed despite an impressive academic "portfolio". Ultimately, the admission ended up hinging on GRE scores only (yikes). It turned out well, but was very stressful.

My thoughts? If this is the route you're going to choose, it will be very important to accumulate an impressive CV and a specialty certification prior to applying to grad school. But who knows? By then, the grad school competition may have subsided and it will be a much easier process.

Best wishes on your nursing education journey.

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