Chances of being accepted into grad school

Jules A, MSN · Nov 25, 2016

Unfortunately based on nothing other than if you can pay the tuition= 100%.

gelli.25 · Nov 26, 2016

As long as the program does not require RN experience, you sound like a pretty good candidate to me. Good luck!

anchorRN, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN · Nov 26, 2016

Reputable FNP schools can be very competitive. Your gpa is good, but with no RN experience others that do have a few years would likely be more favorable candidates.

As Jules said above, many schools are diploma mills and will admit anyone and everyone to make a buck. Avoid these schools and go somewhere with a good reputation like a state school. State schools also tend to be much cheaper than the for-profits.

db2xs · Nov 29, 2016

Hi everyone! I graduate from nursing school next spring and I am planning on applying to grad school to be a fnp. I have a 3.7 nursing gpa, I am a member of my school's and my state's nursing association, and I have worked as a med aide for 3 years. I am also a male (I dont know if that helps as far as diversity goes). What are my chances of getting in without any work experience as a nurse?

OP, out of curiosity, just wondering: What is the reason why you don't want to get experience as a bedside RN first? I am a second-career nurse and initially wanted to just go straight into a direct-entry MSN program to become an NP but was advised by every NP I met/counseled that I should get some bedside experience first. I begrudgingly did so, but after three years, I understand why.

Futurefnp23 · Dec 5, 2016

I think you have a great chance to get in! I am a new grad and only have about 7 months of experience and had no problem being admitted into a very good program. A lot of very well known and reputable programs such as Georgetown do not require experience, not just the diploma mill schools. I would definitely work part time at least through school if you can. I do believe having experience can help . Especially with assessment, clinical skills and learning how to talk to patients. Having at least a couple years under your belt after graduating will be good to have! I don't know how much research you've done on schools but my top 2 schools were Simmons and Samuel Merritt. They both don't require experience and have an amazing reputation and program. If it's really what you wanna do then go for it!!!