What are my chances of getting into a direct entry masters program?

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I am going to be a senior at Tufts University and I am a Biology major.

My gpa is a 3.0. I've gotten mostly Bs and C/C+s in my science and math courses. I've gotten mostly As and Bs in my Spanish, English, and other nonscience classes. It's been pretty rough and rigorous academically and my confidence/self-esteem has definitely plummeted since entering college.

I will be finishing my nursing prerequisites during senior year and I will be taking the GRE very soon.

My past activities have included ESL tutoring for Hispanic immigrants, being guidance counselor's assistant for a community citizenship internship class, being a member of a club that promotes racial diversity, taking EMT classes and getting EMT-B certification, going on a medical mission trip to Costa Rica, and I have substantial experience in biological research (plants, insects, and genetics).

What are my chances? Or more specifically, which direct entry nursing programs would I have decent chances of getting in?

Should I get more work experience or strengthen my academics?

Is it absolutely necessary to shadow an NP?

Any insight/advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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Hi!

I think it depends on what school you are applying to. There are lots of them that offer the program you are looking for (At least where I live -Los Angeles-). I think that the only requirement is 1. Have a BS or BA and 2. RN license (i am almost 100% sure of this).

Good luck.

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Specializes in EMS, ED, Trauma, CEN, CPEN, TCRN.

Moved to the post-grad forum (vs. the GN forum) to encourage more responses.

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