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Can I get into an NP Program with a 3.5?

I am graduating my nursing program this May. At best, I'll have a 3.51, at worst, around a 3.4. Can I still be accepted into an NP program later on if I decide to go? Or would it be wise for me to pursue an MSN-Ed and use that GPA and some of those classes to "bridge" to an FNP program?

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    Honey as sad as it makes me, if you can pay the tuition, you can get into a NP program. Your GPA is decent btw. :)

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    A 3.4 or 3.5 GPA is fine. Most NP programs have a 3.0 minimum requirement for admissions. However, admissions is based on a number of factors and GPA is just one of them. Make a list of NP schools you are interested in and go look at their websites for admissions requirements. Good luck.

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    3.5 is good enough for almost all the good schools out there, as long as your statement is good and you have good references you should not have an issue. I had a 3.5 and was admitted to all the schools I applied to on the first try and they are all good brick and mortar programs.

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    To clarify, my overall GPA is a 3.5. My nursing GPA is lower. I missed two A's in nursing school by 1 - 2 points, so my GPA could have been a lot higher, but I can't change the past. Thank you for your supportive comments. This makes me a lot more relaxed and confident. Luckily, I am graduating with no debt because of scholarships.

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    To further clarify, I am getting a BSN at 23.

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    I had no idea you can get an NP after getting a BSN , I wish you good luck thanks for asking this question I was very curious to ask this .

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    I had no idea you can get an NP after getting a BSN , I wish you good luck thanks for asking this question I was very curious to ask this .

    You apply to an MSN/NP program, in which you can sit for the exam for your NP.

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    Thank you for wishing me good luck, I wish you luck in your educational endeavors as well. :)

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    Thank you for wishing me good luck, I wish you luck in your educational endeavors as well. :)

    You're welcome thank you as well

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