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Hi,

I am currently a junior at WSU and I want to start applying to nursing schools. I have a 3.1 GPA that I am currently raising. By the end of the year, I want to be admitted into nursing programs. I want to know of different nursing programs in the United States that have a HIGH ACCEPTANCE RATE and will accept my low GPA. It can be anywhere. I was looking at programs in Pennsylvania and Oklahoma. Please give me your input!! I want to have as many options as possible.

Have you looked at Bellarmine in Kentucky?

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You might want to do more research into the schools such as how good their program is and their NCLEX passing rates. The last thing you want to do is spend your hard-earned money on a program that would make you ill-equipped in passing the NCLEX and, most importantly, being competent in taking care of patients.

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

For-profit schools (University of Phoenix, Kaplan, et al.) are more lenient in their admission standards. However, the potential problems are finances and reputation.

For-profit schools often cost more, and you could end up in serious debt as a result...especially since nursing is no longer the cash cow that it once was. If you crunch the numbers and find that the nursing program at the for-profit college is going to set you back 50-60k or even more, don't walk away--RUN.

You also have to consider the reputation of the program you are attending, as it has the potential to open--or slam shut--doors for you. Your mileage may vary, of course...but where I used to live, Kaplan was synonymous with subpar, and graduates from that program struggled to get jobs (though it was actually a 4-year college that held the title of "worst of the worst" nursing program in that area). Also, a lot of employers don't take UofP/TCI/other for-profit programs seriously.

And I forgot about accreditation. Employers and higher-education programs prefer--or even require--graduates to be from an accredited school. The two main ones are NLNAC and CCNE (ACEN?) for RN programs (I'm not sure who is the main accrediting body is for LVN programs). If you school doesn't have either/any accreditation, you may find yourself having a hard time getting a job or getting into graduate school.

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Your GPA meets the minimum requirements to apply to most nursing programs (3.0). I was accepted to two great nursing schools so far with excellent clinical opportunities with an overall GPA

In looking for nursing programs, I googled "ABSN programs in Florida" or "MEPN programs in Washington". There are several websites that provide lists of schools with the program you are looking for. You can then go to each school website and read up on application requirements. Very time consuming but extremely helpful for me.

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Thank you so much. Can you tell me which programs you applied to and got accepted into? I would like some options so when I apply, I can apply to as many as possible

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Most community colleges will take anyone who writes a check. I got a better education at community college than I did at my 4 year university, so don't think it's of lesser quality!

I don't believe it!

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I'm in the process of applying to nursing schools myself and my school holds the HESI results higher than GPA (although the GPA is the second thing they consider). Our director told us specifically that a high HESI score will help to compensate for a lower GPA. Looking at previous discussions here I saw students from my school with 4.0 GPAs and 85% HESI scores not even being alternates, but other students who had a 90%+ HESI score and maybe a 3.5 GPA were being accepted.

You need to go to some information sessions and really hear it from the program. They are gonna tell you directly what is competitive.

You also have to consider that moving will also put you as an out of state resident since most colleges require that you live in the state for a minimum of a year before you can be considered for a state resident tuition rate.

And as someone said before, Google is going to be your BFF.

EDIT: HESI or TEAS. I don't know what universities go for primarily. My ADN program requires the HESI.

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Specializes in Urgent Care, Emergency Department.

Oklahoma City University, while pricy, has no separate application process for the nursing program. Everyone who meets the admission requirements (minimum GPA 3.0) is accepted to the program.

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A different avenue to try would be to first complete an LPN program. Once you’re an LPN, you can bridge into almost any program very easily and without the stress of competition (as long as you meet the requirements). I speak from experience. I chose LPN because I needed a “real job” fast (I was a 20 year old pregnant waitress ?). I was an LPN for 9 years before I decided to go back for RN. Having the experience from all those years made the RN program a breeze! I’m not studious by nature, and I skipped a lot of classes. I don’t suggest or condone my behavior, my point is, the program was much easier for me since I had a solid foundation. Plus, you can make some money while you’re in the aRN program and most employers will help pay for your education AND still give you the sign on bonus/tuition reimbursement. Just a thought. Everyone’s situation is different. Good luck! I saw your post while searching for info for my 16 year old!!

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