Improving Nursing School Admissions: Transparent and Consistent Evaluation Practices

October 23, 2024

In this episode of the Holistic Success Show, Anju Visen-Singh and Peggy Griffin, Assistant Registrar at Dalhousie University, discuss how nursing schools are rethinking admissions practices by moving beyond traditional academic scores to make fairer admissions decisions.

Peggy shares how her team implemented the Casper test to assess critical non-cognitive skills for future nurses and healthcare professionals. The episode emphasizes the value of a holistic admissions process that balances academic performance with soft skills, creating a level playing field for a broader pool of applicants.