SchoolRN2018

I didn't take any courses. Just applied and then wrote an appeal letter.

I applied, was denied, wrote an appeal letter and was admitted!

I feel the exact same way!

Jen S.- Was October the soonest you could start?

If I'm still alive by then I'll be sure to report back! í ½í¸œ

Vona86- How was the first class? I am so nervous!

Not very long. I'd say approx 2 weeks.

Hello! i just received my acceptance letter to IWU's Family NP program. I am to start May 2018. Anyone else starting in this group?

Hello, MushyRN! Are you an NP?

Hello, Gentleman Nurse! I have held a BSN for 13 years. I have 10 years ICU experience in a level 1 trauma center ICU. I also had my CCRN. I have since left that position and now have 2 years experience as a school nurse. As to what led to my gpa, several factors. I was young for my grade so I started college at 17. I did not live on campus so I had to work to provide gas money, and other expenses. I worked approx 4 nights a week as a nurse aide in a nursing home. It would have been ideal to not have to not work and focus all my attention on my school work but that just wasn't an option for me. I have several great recommendation letters from present and past supervisors. I served on a hospital wide committee, I won awards for precepting and nursing excellence. The last 60 credit hours of my undergrad degree my gpa is a 2.99. Like I said, I'm not the same person now I was at 17. (As most people aren't!) I know I am capable of the work. We all know people that graduated with a 4.0 and are terrible nurses. It's unfortunate in my opinion so many schools look firstly at a gpa and make most of their decisions based solely on that.

Hello! Did you make a decision on a school? I am finding NP school virtually impossible to get into with my undergrad gpa of 2.7. I have had my BSN for 13 years, 10 years ICU experience and worked as a school nurse for 2. I entered college at age 17. I am so sad that the study habits and work-ethic I had as a 17 year old are affecting my career choices as an adult.

I am new to this site. How do I get to the NP forum? Thank you!

Hello! My undergrad gpa (bachelor's degree) is a 2.7. Does anyone know of any NP programs that will admit with that gpa? Thank you!