Nurse Practitioner GPA Requirements

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I’m just wondering for all you nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students what your acceptance GPA was into your NP program?? Also what school & state please. I am at a 3.4 and feel it is not high enough to be accepted into nurse practitioner program.

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On 12/15/2019 at 10:18 PM, JWEMT said:

College of staten island

Kudos to you!! Being from Brooklyn, I admire that you went with a CUNY school. You not only get the education you need, but you get it at a fraction of the cost of other "big name" schools. WIN WIN!! Hell, had I still been in NY when I decided to go back, I would have gone the same route. Best wishes as you pursue your education ?

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On 12/10/2019 at 9:08 PM, Sarah Ihnat said:

So I’m just wondering for all you nurse practitioners, nurse practitioner students what your acceptance GPA was into your NP program?? Also what school & state please. I am at a 3.4 and feel it is not high enough to be accepted into nurse practitioner program.

I don't really know my overall GPA, since I've been through a few programs leading up to my decision to apply to NP school, but I can tell you my first undergraduate degree was less than stellar. However, my AAS in Nursing GPA was 3.45, my MSN was 3.78 and I had about 12 years nursing experience by the time I applied to the University of South Alabama's Post Master's AGPCNP program.

I think you'll be just fine ?

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On 12/14/2019 at 5:03 PM, JWEMT said:

2.4 GPA I got into my program

which NP school did you go to?

I took my BSN in the Philippines. I took ECE as my evaluator and I couldn't believe how low my grade was given that I didn't have any grade below 82 and it should be B- but ECE graded it as a C!!!

now, I am problematic if I can be accepted to any university in Florida for NP

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In general, most programs want a 3.0 or higher for acceptance to NP programs. I've seen some PhD or DNP programs that want 3.5 or higher. Many programs will consider applicants with GPA below 3.0 if you have a reasonable explanation for the lower grades. 3.4 shouldn't be a problem in and of itself.

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Can I just say how much I love how positive these comments are? I've seen some disparaging comments elsewhere on this sight before, and it just makes me roll my eyes.

Anyways, I think you will be fine with your 3.4 unless you want to go somewhere quite competitive as mentioned above. Work your strengths! Do you have excellent communication skills? Are you incredible in hands-on situations? Emphasize those traits! Networking is also super helpful. Is there any particular field you would like to work in before becoming an NP? Work experience means just as much (and more to some programs), and it can make you feel so much more prepared when you get your advanced degree.

I have a 3.45 GPA right now and have two semesters of my BSN to go. I would love to get into L&D and later become a midwife. I think I should try to get my GPA up more because everyone seems to think you should have a nursing PhD these days for advanced practice. I'm trying to get my GPA up, but my population/public health nursing course is killing me! I have zero interest in pop. health, and I have ADHD, so it's really hard for me to focus on something that's not really captivating. Anyways, that's my rant! 

There are so many programs and such a need for providers, if you persevere you'll make it into a program! You're by no means the "bottom of the barrel."

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