What are my chances of getting into the nursing program?

sunflowersrose · Dec 18, 2010

Your chances on getting in are going to rest on many things. How many credits you have that can be applied to the nrsing program, the grades in those classes, letters of rec. , maybe an interview process, having your immunization records up to date, writing a student statement ( Dear nursing school board, this is why I want to be a nurse) your GPA, if you have retaken any classes, different schools have different ways of processing classes that you have retaken. Good luck to you! You need to ask or research on how the applicants are taken... do they score on a point system ( GPA can be worth up to 5, the amount of credits you have done towards the degree already could be up to 5, if you have to take a NET or TEAS test, you must pass by your school's standards, but then you may be ranked against others) Also, at many schools it varies every semester with the students who apply , their GPA's and such. Again, good luck to you!

katiehydrangea · Dec 18, 2010

I have seen many people switching careers and academic paths. I wouldn't worry about that. I think nurses and nurse educators are flattered when you show interest in their profession and don't look down on you for not knowing straight away what you want to do for the rest of your life.

Make sure you get all the prerequisites and make good grades in them and like the previous post noted, not all programs have the same prereqs and weigh admissions decisions on different factors. Some use grades alone. Some give weight or even require you to get certified as a CNA prior to the start of classes.

If you know for sure that is the school you want to go to concentrate on their requirements but if you aren't sure I would browse the web and look at the most common classes for entry and try to take other classes this spring that will make you eligable for other programs as well, unless you already have a full load.

ocean waves · Dec 19, 2010

Hello. I agree with the other writers that many students change their majors. Years ago when I was teaching nursing, several students came to my office about counseling for changing their majors to nursing. If you "got rejected when applied to the nursing program...", it would be helpful for you to go to a nursing instructor at your desired university and learn how you can improve your staus and apply again. Sometimes advice for this situation is to take non-nursing courses required for your desired degree and earn better grades to improve your grade point average for your next application to the school of nursing. Good luck!

IHeartPeds87 · Dec 19, 2010

I highly suggest you talk to the counseling/academic advising department at your school. They are the only ones who can give you concrete information as to whether you will get in or not.

Nursing programs vary GREATLY in terms of their admission requirements. In my area alone, the four nursing programs I can think of each have vastly different entrance requirements - a 'shoe-in' for one program may not even be able to apply at a different program. Any non-specific program information we, or anyone else gives you, will all really be heresay.

Good luck to you :) Don't give up! Talk to the counseling department and see what your options are... don't discount local community colleges or other universities either.

One piece of advice: talk to counselors and people in advising before deciding your next move. Be cautious of repeating classes until you talk to the advisors of the specific programs you are interested in.

Good luck, and don't give up :)