Despite the questions, Daniel remains confident in the education program. College of Nursing Nursing Junior Tiffany Squires Nursing junior Seamus Kelly wasn't surprised at how well the nursing college fares when it comes to grades. The Nursing college is just as selective as the College of Education when it comes to admission. Up to 300 students apply for the 80 open slots each semester between ASU Main and ASU West, Kelly said. Although a math exam and an essay are part of the admission process, junior nursing student Tiffany Squires said GPA is the main selection criterion for the Nursing program.
Most Nursing students attribute their high grades to stiff competition and course structure.
Like many classes in the COE, courses in the College of Nursing use a different grading scale. Students like Kelly bristle at the notion their classes are easy. But many courses aren't as difficult as the grading scale would indicate. Nursing students can boost their grades in those classes by participating in community projects, teaching projects, care plans or by getting field experience. Squires said students are motivated by graduate school, a logical destination for nursing students intent on entering the advanced practice nursing field.