GPA to get into Nursing

[SM1031]

Hi everyone,

I am just wondering what the cut off's are to get in for the BScN at UOIT or any university in the GTA. I will be a Pre-Health student this Sept at Durham College (They call it Health Preperation) and have been hearing that last year the cut off for Pratical Nursing there was 92%. I want to apply for BScN but don't know anyone who is in that program so I am only going off of any info I get get.

Does anyone know any info at all? I am quite nervous that my marks won't be good enough to get in since any nursing program is really competitive. I never took Chem or Bio in highschool that's what makes me super nervous.

Thanks!

[27400]

Call the schools you are interested in applying to and ask them what's the ideal grade to get into their PN program. Study smart and do your best. Create a plan for when to study, etc. A little nervousness is good to push you to work hard. It's not easy but it will pay off at the end.

[SM1031]

I've been trying to reach someone and even emailed but to no avail. I will keep trying tho. Thanks for the advice, I will def try my hardest and give it my all :-)

[Katt_]

I go into U of T and my GPA coming into the program was 3.53 (B+/A-). My transcript included an F and few Cs as well. To apply to this school however, you need to already have a bachelors because it's an accelerated program.

I think schools look a lot at your experience (life experience/volunteer/work) and the short essay questions you usually have to write to apply to the program. Grades are definitely important, but you certainly do not need a 4.00 average to get into a nursing program. I recommend working or volunteering at a hospital or long term care facility, getting involved with your school, and maintaining decent marks. Hope this helps!