Key Takeaways | 6-min. read
To select the applicants most likely to be successful in nursing school, academic programs should consider a balanced approach that evaluates students in more than one way.
Use multiple measures: Combine indicators such as standardized nursing admissions scores, GPA and interviews.
Look beyond academics: Consider resilience, communication skills and healthcare experience.
Apply testing data: Use admissions exam results to identify both readiness and remediation needs.
Tie admission to retention: Apply admissions data in student success and retention strategies.
