Application Preparation & Advice
Presented by the Kirkhof College of Nursing, Office of Student Services
QUICK TIPS
STUDENT PROFILE
- Experiences can come from a few years back and they do not need to be healthcare specific.
- Please consider relevant skills and provide a brief description of each skill. Remember that skills are your learned abilities and knowledge to effectively and readily execute a task or performance.
- Example format - Teamwork: worked with four staff members to…
- Impacts can be defined as having a strong effect on you, someone, or something. An impact can be intentional or non-intentional, direct or indirect, positive or negative, short-term or long-term.
PERSONAL STATEMENT
- The statement should read like a 2-page story about relevant and meaningful experiences that answer each part of the question.
- Make sure you spend an equal amount of time answering each part of the question.
- Make sure you are being self-reflective with your experiences and not simply re-listing everything you put on your profile.
- Think quality over quantity; focusing on a quality experience provides more depth than briefly mentioning a series of experiences.
- Avoid broad statements and make sure you provide specific examples.
GVSU STUDENT RESOURCES
ACADEMIC
- Use this online GPA Calculator to determine your pre-requisite GPA
- Schedule an individual 50-minute tutor session
- Use drop-in tutoring sessions for the following departments: Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, and Statistics
- Bring your papers to the Writing Center for review
ADVISING
- Schedule an Advising Appointment to make sure you on track in preparing for your application
- Attend an Application Preparation and Interview Preparation session hosted by the Office of Student Services (information will be emailed to all eligible GVSU pre-nursing students when available)
INTERVIEW
- Career Center Interview Resources
- Big Interview is GVSU's online tool that allows you to record yourself in practice interviews. Practice nursing interview sample questions by logging in.
- Simulated Interviews allow you to develop powerful interviewing strategies through a practice one-on-one interviewing session and receive constructive feedback from a Career Center advisor. Schedule an appointment through Handshake. Available for GVSU Undergraduate students ONLY.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR
- GVSU Events Calendar
- Login to Laker Link and join organizations like Pre-Nursing Association, leadership organizations, service & advocacy groups, and more
- Check out the Community Service Learning Center website for volunteer and service opportunities
- Log in to Handshake and search for jobs, internships, and volunteer opportunities
TRANSFER STUDENT RESOURCES
Transfer students are strongly encouraged to utilize resources and get involved with clubs and organizations at their home institution while preparing to apply to the nursing program.
RESOURCES:
- Watch the pre-recorded virtual Information Session or attend an in-person Information Session to learn more about the program
- Transfer Course Equivalency Guide will help you determine how your classes transfer into GVSU
- Contact [email protected] to get in touch with a GVSU nursing advisor