questions regarding applying for nursing school

gere7404, BSN, RN · Dec 11, 2016

In the area I'm at, 3.76 is a pretty respectable GPA; it would definitely get you a lot of points the way Oregon schools handle admissions, but I can't comment on FL schools. I would recommend you look at the discretionary considerations schools you are interested might have such as previous healthcare experience (looks like from your screen name you might have some), completion of certain prerequisites, or a history of volunteering or working with certain underserved populations. I had a 3.9 GPA, the average for my cohort was 3.85.

2. If you don't get in the first time, does that lessen your resolve or desire to be a nurse in the long run? If you get extra consideration points from having an AA (my school did so), and you still want to be a nurse if you don't get in the first time, of course you should reapply.

3. This would be dependent on how much debt you are comfortable accruing and the degree the more expensive school provides. I'm not sure I would pay the same money for a private for-profit school to get an ADN if it cost the same as a BSN from a public school.

4. If you've got multiple programs in your area, I would shotgun blast my application to all of them to increase my odds. If I got multiple acceptances, THEN I would deliberate which one to go to. I'd probably go to a school that had bad reviews vs. no school if that's all I got accepted to.

FutureNurseInfo · Dec 11, 2016

Just to be short,

3.76 GPA is above average in all the schools I have researched (NYC area). Also, I would not say that getting 3 Bs is "screwed up". Granted, we all strive to get all As, but Bs are not bad whatsoever, unlike Cs, of course. In terms of considering a more expensive school, I would say if you can splurge, then why not? However, if you are on the budget you may consider private schools only if you will be eligible for some grants/scholarships that will at least cover most of your tuition. Other than that, research more CC and public universities that offer the nursing programs you are interested in and apply to as many as you can: both associates and bachelors.

Neywel120 · Dec 12, 2016

I think a 3.766 is a really GPA to have. I mean who expects you get all A''s in every class you take?? A couple B''s here and there wouldn't hurt anybody.

CsBlog · Dec 12, 2016

Its just so competitive down here i was reading blogs that said there were people who had 3.7s that didnt get in.. im just seriously worried and the next 7 or 8 months are going to feel that way because i cant apply until march and wont know anything until june or july..

Idiosyncratic, BSN, RN · Dec 12, 2016

1..How realistic is it for me to get into a community college with this 3.766 gpa?

- Where I live, that's a pretty good GPA, and you'd most likely get in. However, every school and location is different.

2..Should i wait and apply the second time if i dont get in because ill have my AA..

- That's up to you. It really depends on what you want to do.

3..What do you think about choosing to go to a more expensive school?

- Don't do it. It's not worth it.

4..How did you choose between schools or did they possibly have some bad reviews??

- I chose based on the NCLEX pass rates, distance from my home, and cost.

gere7404, BSN, RN · Dec 12, 2016

Its just so competitive down here i was reading blogs that said there were people who had 3.7s that didnt get in.. im just seriously worried and the next 7 or 8 months are going to feel that way because i cant apply until march and wont know anything until june or july..

Try to stack the deck in your favor as much as possible; research the schools you are applying to and make sure your packet is as competitive as possible in all the other areas. Your GPA is pretty solid... make sure you got all the other parts of the application solid as well.

CsBlog · Dec 12, 2016

Thanks everyone!! I kind of wish they would look at my overall gpa or take my overall gpa instead of only the classes that get you into the program.

I am mixing up the last of my classes to finish my AA degree so im trying to add other classes that can make USF requirements but really I would love to just get into this community college because they are the cheapest route.