Denied from np program

lovebuggy · Jul 2, 2013

I am sorry about that I am starting the Bachelor's Generic Level program in August. I don't have much advise to give because I'm not even a nurse lol Perhaps to have some extracurricular activities in your résumé as well as leadership experience. And to take some easy electives to boost that GPA up some more. I know FIU is very competitive even with their Bachelor' program. Just wondering why do you not want to be in Med-Surg any longer?

ChristineN, BSN, RN · Jul 3, 2013

I am sorry you didn't get itn. If I was you I would ask the school what you could do to make your application stronger for next year. I will say I have known many nurses that have applied to NP school with only 1 year experience, were denied, and applied a year later with more experience and were accepted. You may honestly just need more experience to make your application pop out

VICEDRN, BSN, RN · Jul 3, 2013

Ummm if you are interested in psych, maybe it would help if you worked psych??

Sorry it didn't work out. Keep trying!

NJprisonrn · Jul 4, 2013

I had my heart set on UPENN when I first applied to MSN. I had a great GPA (#2 in my class) and references, but only 6 months RN experience. I didn't get in. Luckily I applied to 2 schools and go into my 2nd choice. I am very happy in my current school and am now glad that I didn't get into my 1st choice. Everything happens for a reason. Just reapply, learn from where you are, and all will be well.

tony55! · Jul 4, 2013

Apply at as many schools as you can. I started applying this year and have been rejected by 2 schools. I am waiting on an answer from the 3rd school. I talked to a contact person, for the program I am most interested in, and she told me to retake the GRE and reapply next year. If I don't get in this other program, I plan to retake the GRE to improve my chances. I thought I would apply and be accepted. I did not realize that each program has a limited number of seats b/c most are online. When I went back to school to get my BSN, I applied and was accepted. However, some schools have hundreds of applications for their NP programs. Also, I believe enrollment is up due to the 2015 deadline that may take place with the requirement for DNP to be a NP.

Good Luck and don't give up.

Naphisa03 · Jul 5, 2013

Thanks, Tony55..I wont.

babyNP., APRN · Jul 6, 2013

Apply at as many schools as you can. I started applying this year and have been rejected by 2 schools. I am waiting on an answer from the 3rd school. I talked to a contact person, for the program I am most interested in, and she told me to retake the GRE and reapply next year. If I don't get in this other program, I plan to retake the GRE to improve my chances. I thought I would apply and be accepted. I did not realize that each program has a limited number of seats b/c most are online. When I went back to school to get my BSN, I applied and was accepted. However, some schools have hundreds of applications for their NP programs. Also, I believe enrollment is up due to the 2015 deadline that may take place with the requirement for DNP to be a NP.
Good Luck and don't give up.

Hey I wanted to let you know that there is no nationwide requirement for new NPs to get a DNP in 2015. This is merely a recommendation, not a requirement. Many top schools like UPenn and UCSF don't even offer DNPs.

tony55! · Jul 6, 2013

I pray it continues to be a recommendation.

myelin · Jul 7, 2013

UCSF is moving to adopt the DNP, but will not be abandoning the MSN, if I recall correctly.

BlueDevil,DNP, DNP, RN · Jul 7, 2013

I agree with calling the admissions office and asking for advice on strengthening your application; it will be useful anywhere you apply.

fireywoods1988 · Jul 10, 2013

do you guys know what are the competiive GPA for np applicants?