Importance of GPA for LPN

sharona97, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2007

I don't know about Florida rules,but I can tell you in HS I graduted at 51% of my class,hmmmmmm,but in college I graduated with 4.0. Maybe I grew up a bit, who knows......... Also took anS.A.T. test and was very average.

ohmeowzer RN, RN · Sep 5, 2007

GPA to get into LPN school was important when i was applying. it was also very important to get into RN school. you may want to call the LPN program and find out what they would require you to do to increase your GPA. maybe retake a class or what ever they require. nursing school is so competitive and you want to be at the best advantage when applying so you can get in as soon as possible. good luck in the future and please keep us updated.

xNursePinkx2b · Sep 5, 2007

I'm in TN but I know that the NET was 75% of the admissions criteria to get in, the other 25% was GPA, interview, references and things like that. My GPA was 2.9 and I was accepted, they picked 55 people out of 130 applicants. Good luck!!!

me_daffy · Sep 5, 2007

I'm in Tn also. When I applied to LPN school they didn't look into my GPA at all. In fact I asked if they wanted my college transcripts and they said no. Everyone starts from square one together. Admission was based on NET scores and recommendations. My school accepts 27 people and over 250 applied... plus you have to reapply every year if you don't get in. We are a tech school though. We graduate with a diploma instead of a degree. I don't know how it works in other places though.

jmking · Sep 5, 2007

GPA is very important when applying for nursing school but it not the only factor in a well rounded applicant. They also look at what of healthcare experience, possibly work experience, or volunteer experiece. Grades are important but book smarts do not not always make up for confidence or social skills. I knew one nursing student who got A's in every class but barely speak to a patient. She going into research.

If you feel that your grades are not up to par, invest in retaking some classes that will help you get into your nursing program.

Jennifer LPN

sharona97, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2007

Hi JMKing,

I agree with you. Commen Sense, personality, it all goes into that well-rounded prepared student! And you did it, congrats on that!

lvnandmomx3 · Sep 5, 2007

Im in Ca and went to an accelerated LVN school (private) we graduated with a diploma also. We took TABE and that seemed to be the determing factor to get into the class. They did ask for High School transcripts but it was used just to make sure you graduated. We started with 33 students ( the 1st ones to apply) and at week 6 of the 1st level they dropped the 3 people with the lowest grades in the class because we could only start clinicals with 30 students.

pagandeva2000, LPN · Sep 5, 2007

In my college, we were the first LPN class, ever. This is an LPN to RN bridge program, so, we were required to take college courses geared towards the RN to get accepted into this program. There weren't too many applicants, since it was not a well known fact, just yet. However, now, I am hearing that their GPAs have to be close to the RN program applicants (at least 3.6 and above), making it even MORE competitive. What is making it worse, is that if you wished then enter the RN program, you had to complete a chemistry course, then, take the transition, course. If you scored high enough, then, they would consider your pre-requisites taken to get into the PN program and there were only 20 seats. 10 for those who already attended the college, 10 for 'outsiders'.

It is a horrible thing to me, because an A student does not ensure a competent, compassionate of safe practitioner. I would see what your program says and inquire about repeating a course.