What are some of the "easier" NP programs to get accepted to?

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Not exactly maybe for profit, but some that people have had success getting into with maybe not the best GPA or a ton of experience?

Specializes in 15 years in ICU, 22 years in PACU.
I mean, I was waiting for someone to say this. I feel like I am always the one saying stuff like this and people's feelings get hurt and I end up as the bad guys in these threads.

There are some programs that are more stringent in their requirements and are therefore more difficult to gain entry into. Typically, the specialty APRN programs (psych, NNP, CNM, CRNA, ACNP) are much more difficult than FNP or AGNP, as they usually have experience requirements in related specialties. And certain well known universities have cohort size restrictions, so they are able to select higher caliber students to fill the limited number of seats (versus, let's say, Walden, that accepts a new cohort every month).

My program for example, an ACNP program, required 2 years ICU experience. That cut out a lot of people right there. Also everyone in my cohort had their CCRN and the average gpa was high because the university is just more selective. They also require "in person" (albeit virtual) lectures weekly, multiple mandatory on campus skills labs and testing, quite stringent clinical requirements, etc.

And let's be honest here, a certain type of person seeks out more difficult programs, and a certain type of person seeks out "easy" programs. Which type of provider do you think each of these people end up being?

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Specializes in Cardicac Neuro Telemetry.
How disappointing.

Just what we need. Yet another slacker looking for an "easy "program, no experience required.

And these slackers you speak of will potentially be prescribing medications and making important clinical decisions about patients. Scary and sad.

Definition of slacker.

My goodness people. I am not looking for a for-profit school. I am narrowing down the list of schools I am applying to and would like to send some of the applications to programs with maybe a little less stringet admissions. I will of course be sending applications to some of the "better" schools also

Specializes in Behavioral health.
My goodness people. I am not looking for a for-profit school. I am narrowing down the list of schools I am applying to and would like to send some of the applications to programs with maybe a little less stringet admissions. I will of course be sending applications to some of the "better" schools also

I get it. You're motivated. You want to apply to safety schools to reduce your risk of not having a place to attend and start. I say this out of caring and empathy. Remove the words "easier" and "less stringet" from your vocabulary. Decide what you want and need in your education and do not compromise! If you do not get admitted then reapply next cycle. If the less selective school happens to be the most compatible with you, go for it. Do not underestimate the difficulty and anguish attending a school that's a bad fit with your personality.

I get it. You're motivated. You want to apply to safety schools to reduce your risk of not having a place to attend and start. I say this out of caring and empathy. Remove the words "easier" and "less stringet" from your vocabulary. Decide what you want and need in your education and do not compromise! If you do not get admitted then reapply next cycle. If the less selective school happens to be the most compatible with you, go for it. Do not underestimate the difficulty and anguish attending a school that's a bad fit with your personality.

Thank you! I have literally made excel sheets with criterias and I am narrowing choices down that way.

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.

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.

You have great experience. There are schools out there that have the Min. GPA below 3.0. I would make a list of those and apply to all of them. Your experience will probably get you in somewhere.

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.

Either take some new classes to boost your GPA or retake the classes you did poorly in. You want to be an NP, show that you do. Put in a bit of effort. You can wait a year or two.

Specializes in HIV.

Oh dear, this question makes me so sad, and makes me question finishing my current ACNP program (brick and mortar, no less!).

This is like asking "what's the easiest med/law/engineering school I can get into?"

Instead of asking that, most people would invest the time into raising their GPA, improving their admission chances, and applying to rigorous, excellent programs that offer quality education. Oh, the good old days, I guess, haha.

Anyways, I have no idea, other than for profit schools.

Oh dear, this question makes me so sad, and makes me question finishing my current ACNP program (brick and mortar, no less!).

This is like asking "what's the easiest med/law/engineering school I can get into?"

Instead of asking that, most people would invest the time into raising their GPA, improving their admission chances, and applying to rigorous, excellent programs that offer quality education. Oh, the good old days, I guess, haha.

Anyways, I have no idea, other than for profit schools.

My GPA is not low. I am not asking for the easiest school to get into. I am asking for a list of some of the less competitive schools, so if I don't get accepted to my top % of schools I have a backup plan. If you would of read the responses in this thread and even the 1st post you would of realized that. Thanks for contributing nothing. Does your B&M require reading comprehension abilities?

Specializes in Behavioral health.
Thank you! I have literally made excel sheets with criterias and I am narrowing choices down that way.

Excellent. If you have the ability, visit the schools too. Talk to the students and faculty. You pick up information never mentioned in those pretty brochures or websites such as the culture and vibe. Talk to some recent alumni too. They really good for giving you the inside scoop.

Just b/c the OP doesn't have RN experience does not mean she should not go to NP school. Do PA's have nursing experience? No, yet there are wonderful PA's out there.

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