With the ever-changing landscape of our American society, it is becoming increasingly imperative to reshape the way that we screen and ultimately hire our workforce. Nursing, in particular, has come to a critical juncture where diversity has become an essential component of the success of the profession. In fact, the nursing profession is currently made up of less than 25% of underrepresented populations- yet in today’s medical climate, diversity has been proven to play an essential role in patient success. Many colleges and universities are turning to a unique application process (Holistic Admissions) to help fill the growing service gap