Easiest NP specialty to get accepted into?

[mariehp]

I'm about to apply to NP school with a 2.75 GPA. I don't really care what specialty I go into, I just know I want to be a NP. I'd be happy with any track.

That being said... What is the EASIEST specialty to get accepted into?

[gelli.25]

I used to be a NICU nurse so I'd be happy with that, but I've also been a nurse in several other areas as well. I'd literally be happy doing any of it, I'm not just saying that. And as for the school ID be going to university of south Alabama which will take as low as a 2.75, it's just some areas are more open than others.

Oh okay. I'd say the "easiest" specialty to get into, logically speaking, would be specialty tracks (NNP, WHNP, AGNP), due to the fact that the application pool is smaller. FNP and acute care tracks have more candidates, which would lower your chances of getting in. Also, just remember 2.75 is just the minimum GPA to even be considered - so you'd have to be a strong applicant. And USA gets lots of candidates also being open to states outside of Alabama - so keep that in mind. Good Luck!

[MrChicagoRN, RN]

The easiest program is one that matches your skills and interest. I think that is the program that would be easiest for you to get into.

For you that might be something like neonatal, for me; psych.

[GenSurgRNFA, BSN]

Also interested in this topic, finishing my RN to BSN and currently holding a 3.25 gpa. Hoping to sustain that

[brittney318]

If you did fine in your nursing courses, I wouldn't worry about my overall gpa when considering schools. Most will look at your nursing and science courses only anyway. My undergrad overall was not very high but I made stellar grades in all of my Nursing and science courses and o got accepted into one of the most competitive FNP programs in my state. 3 semesters away from graduating now. Best wishes í ½í¸Š

[azureblue]

Your poll leaves out adult/geriatric NP. There's a big need for those who will work with older folks.

[chestcompressor]

Many of the top ranking schools don't require a minimum GPA (may require GREs), as it should be. Good graduate schools look at candidates as a whole - understanding that often times low gpa's are related to immaturity and low interest in classes that are unrelated to your major. Now how do you make yourself competitive amongst other candidates with higher gpa's? Experience, leadership (charge nurse, precept, unit involvement, committees etc), certifications, and STRONG references and an eloquent personal statement.

I myself had a mediocre gpa (2.8, 3.25 nursing/science) and was often discouraged by programs who wouldn't even glance at my direction. Everyone will tell you to retake classes (I didn't have time for that) or give their opinion about your "bad" gpa (they aren't giving me admissions, so who cares about them) But I made myself competitive - 8 years nursing experience (5 in the ICU), precepted, charge nurse, on unit council, certified, good GRE scores and references from physicians and boss. Tell me who would thrive in an NP program.. The ETP new grad with a 3.8 and no experience, or me with the overall 2.8 and experience? Needless to say, I got into a top notch Ivy League NP program.

Doesn't matter which program is easiest to get into. Make yourself valuable to the profession and sell yourself as such, people will want you. Good grades doesn't always translate into being a stellar practitioner. Good luck.