Is my GPA to low for Darton College Nursing Program

keepmovingrn · Sep 15, 2010

I wish you Luck!

Ol Timer · Sep 19, 2010

Darton puts all the weight on the HESI (at least for the program I was trying, paramedic to RN bridge). I had a 3.7 GPA but only got 80% on the A&P side of the HESI. As I was told, they first segregate by the A&P score, then from those students, they dwindle it down by the overall HESI score, after the numbers get lower; this is when the GPA comes into play.

So I worked my behind off for a good GPA, but missed 5 questions on the A&P side of the HESI; so I was not accepted. :crying2:

kirstierobinson · May 1, 2011

Darton puts all the weight on the HESI (at least for the program I was trying, paramedic to RN bridge). I had a 3.7 GPA but only got 80% on the A&P side of the HESI. As I was told, they first segregate by the A&P score, then from those students, they dwindle it down by the overall HESI score, after the numbers get lower; this is when the GPA comes into play.
So I worked my behind off for a good GPA, but missed 5 questions on the A&P side of the HESI; so I was not accepted.

Is that what the nursing office told you? They don't seem to like answering questions. :) Anyway, do you mind telling me about the HESI? Like how many questions total, how many on the A&P part?

Ol Timer · May 2, 2011

Hi kirstierobinson,

You are correct, they are not very friendly and yes, that is what they told me as a reason for not being accepted. The HESI itself is wierd. You have the normal reading writting and math, but only about 20 questions on A&P and that is what they (Darton) count the most. The bad part is if you get the HESI study book for A&P, you might as well throw it away. The book had on 12 questions for the A&P and about a zillion for math and reading. If you are going to take the test, get the books you studied for your A&P classes and use those. The higher you score on the A&P section the better your chances are to get into Darton. Remember, they use A&P as a screening tool, if you don't make the grade they are looking for, to bad. Because they will not even look at any of your other accomplishments if you don't make their cut off.

GOOD LUCK!

keepmovingrn · May 2, 2011

I agree they or should I say she isnt friendly at all. She dosnt like answering any questions period and when she does she makes you feel like a idoit. So I dont call anymore period.