FNP programs that look at last 60 hr GPA?

[kaytee924_RN]

I have been looking for threads on this, but the only thing mentioned is that there are schools out there, but do not mention which ones. I have been heavily researching, but have only found a couple that look at the last 60 hours, and a majority that do look at the last 60 hours are in Texas, and are either on campus or do not take Florida residents. The beginning of my college career was not my strongest, I had other priorities which caused my grades to tank. I spent the rest of the time in college through my associates degree trying to raise my GPA. My last year before I started my bachelors I got excellent grades though. I went to WGU for my Bachelors, and as many know, their grading system translates to a 3.0 for every student. With that being said, my greatest chance of getting into an FNP program is to find a school that will look at my last 60 hours because my grades are much better that way instead of cumulatively. I am a very hard worker and am very dedicated to school, but it is hard to convince someone that I am a better candidate than someone with a 4.0 that never got bad grades in the beginning of school, so I am stuck. Any help with schools that look at the last 60 hours would be greatly appreciated!

[PMKNSE, MSN, RN, APRN]

I'm pretty sure University of Tampa does.

[NursingNerd1]

U of Alabama offers a hybrid Mental Health/FNP, Samford University in B'ham, UAB... Those do, I know this off of the top of my head. I'm in the same boat as you!

[arw979]

South University has an online program and it only looks at the last 60 hours.

[applesxoranges, BSN, RN]

Spring Arbor is in Michigan and is mostly online except two residency weekends. I do know they take a variety of students from out of state but not the specific states.

[lwsoccjs]

Look into Usf

[NursingNerd1]

Just an update... I received my acceptance to Samford's FNP program today!! So it can be done!

[chestcompressor]

Look for schools that have no GPA requirement, they usually require GREs but they tend to look at candidates as a whole. Don't be discouraged - I had a 2.8 gpa and was accepted to an Ivy League NP program. I got my ADN, then BSN from a state school. I had 7 years of experience when I applied. I too was worried that my gpa would be too low and people told me to retake classes to bring up my gpa, but also note that many universities don't change gpas after the degree is conferred (it varies, mine did not). I absolutely refused to retake classes so I bit the bullet and applied. But what I did was let my strong experience, references, GRE, and personal statement speak for themselves. I feel that good grad schools will understand that the lack of maturity can lead to terrible undergraduate grades so they tend to look at the whole picture and well roundedness of candidates. (All my science classes and nursing grades were 3.0+) I've seen many colleagues rejected from the same school with much higher gpa's (3.4+) and less experience than me. If you gain strong experience, participate in your units leadership, get certified in your speciality and basically show that your passionate in your work; you'll be as competitive as any other candidate. Good luck and don't let anyone try to undercut you. Some people are just low key haters. Just remember, having stellar grades doesn't always translate into being a stellar practitioner.

[kaytee924_RN]

Thank you so much for all your helpful replies! I am going to apply to UAB as soon as enrollment opens. I just applied to University of Cincinnati yesterday. I am hopeful that the schools I apply too will look past my grades from the beginning of college.

[mdsrgnrs]

Spring Arbor University looks at the last 60 hours. I did not have a stellar GPA but my recommendations, experience and personal essay and a great admissions councelor got me accepted into the program.