No minimum score for entry test?

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Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.

Not sure what to make of this. I will be apart of the first LPN-RN bridge class in my school that is taking the ATI Comprehensive PN test. Before this, there was no entry test for the bridge program. I e-mailed the nursing department to get a minimum bench mark so I can line up my practice test scores and see how I am measuring up. The response was they aren't releasing the score so students do not stress about it...

I do not like this ambiguity. I plan to study and give my best no matter the bench mark but whether or not I will be admitted will be based on this score as I have a 4.0 GPA. I won't find out will May and was counting on this to at least have a pretty good idea I should be admitted.

Anyone else seen this in their programs? I will stress more not knowing than knowing.

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they aren't releasing the score so students do not stress about it...

I'm curious what their logic is behind that. I would also stress out more NOT knowing.

I have never heard of this. My school admits on a point system (where you get a certain amount for points for your gpa, teas, volunteering, etc) and they don't release any info about the previous years' cutoffs for THAT, but they do have a minimum teas score, and even the average teas score of the previously admitted cohorts.

I guess all you can do is just try your hardest. I wouldn't worry too much; just focus on studying. It's not as if you would magically do better just because you knew the cut off score. Keep your eye on the prize and you can do it. Good luck!

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Specializes in Allergy/ENT, Occ Health, LTC/Skilled.

Thanks for the reply! They do a point system for the traditional nursing program but historically the bridge program entry consisted of an LPN license and minimum 2.8 GPA. Since they separate us completely from the traditional RN program, there are far few less applicants, so those with a 2.8 were getting in -- this year they started with 40 students and now have 11 after the second semester (3 semester program). Now we are doing an essay and this test, which I am assuming is to weed out the problem they are having with so many people failing! I did look up the national average for the test which I am assuming the bench mark is around there.

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Specializes in Critical Care, Education.

I think I can shed some light on the 'no minimum' policy. From the info you've provided, it looks as though each applicant is awarded a number of points based upon each of the admission criteria, including the new essay requirement. Then admissions people will look at all the point totals and start admitting from the top of the list (highest scores). So, your chances of admission will depend upon the scores of your application cohort. The odds of admission for those with the lowest scores will improve if fewer people are applying... and decrease if there are a lot of people applying. Basically, it's a moving target.

Does that make sense? Best of luck to you!

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