Easiest NP school??

[nur2007sing]

My goal is to become a NP. I will graduate with my ADN in May with a grade point average of 3.3/3.4. However my undergradate GPA where I recieved my BA in Biology is a 2.6. I am going to give myself at least 6 months to study for GRE's because I know some schools require them.

I want to become a NP more than anything. I don't care where I have to move or relocate to. I just want to be a NP. I know this question may not be appropriate but, What NP school is the easiest school to get into or what school would I have the best chance of getting into?

Thank you

[BChapp3182]

Hi, I was in the same situation as you. I have a BS in Biology gpa 3.2 and an ADN. I was also an LPN for 13 years which the school did not take into consideration. I did take the Miller Test and GRE. I got into Barry University in Miami, FL without an interview or any problems. I was an office based RN for 2 years before admission, however they do not require experience.

After ADN graduation I took some of the classes I knew most programs required like advanced health assessment, statistics and computer skills. Barry did make me take one undergrad research class before full admission to the master's program. I was able to take the undergrad class along with the masters classes so it did not delay things.

Barry requires at least a 1000 on GRE and a 3.0 overall gpa. So far it has been a quality education and I am pleased. Although it's very expensive and we have to arrange our own clinicals.

I do not feel at a disadvantage to my classmates with BSN degrees. However, I feel at a slight disadvantage to classmates wtih multiple years of hospital experience. They seem to know so much! Experience will definitly help. Even if you work as an RN part time while in school.

[nur2007sing]

Thank you for all the positive advice.

[Psychaprn]

Whoa-I think I was misunderstood! I didn't mean to disparage anyone. I have a great deal of respect for NP's , like midwives who were grandfathered in before the current educational and licensing credentials-because they have nursing experience! I stand by my assertion that I don't think anyone should be a Nurse Practitioner without the proper education and experience in Nursing-not biol., chem. or literature. etc. You need to generalize before you can specialize. I have a BSN-I can't decide to be a master chemist with no chemistry experience-get it now?

[tiredfeetED]

It seems your ultimate goal is to provide medical care as a midlevel provider . NP is not your only option especially with your BS in biology. Ever consider PA route? This is the route that I have chosen and it has been a great choice so far. Either way you choose, your BS in biology will be more helpful than you can ever imagine!