BHSN: Applying to Bridgeport Hosp for Fall 2012

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Hey everybody,

That time of year is coming soon... Anyone else out there applying to BHSN this fall?

Best of luck to all! :up:

My goodness they were dragging their feet!! LOL though, picturing in my mind that they had to go into a big warehouse with all of their archived files and blowing dust off of the box yours was in:rotfl:. Don't feel bad though, my transcript was from nineteen ninety SEVEN:eek:. I hope you hear something soon!

Well, dust blown off the archived AP scores, fresh envelope delivered with an ACCEPTANCE LETTER this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO **happiest dance ever** I've been waiting for this for SO long & Bridgeport is by far my first choice! YESSSSSSSSSSSS, see you all in September!!!! :cheers:

First of all I'd like to say congratulations to all of you who have gotten in! I'm still waiting to hear back from Bhsn and I'm getting quite nervous after seeing some of the teas scores people were getting. I got a 79% two weeks ago, which made my application complete, and this was the first time I took it. I transferred from UConn Storrs to Housatonic with a GPA of 3.53 and the only classes I have left after this semester are A&P 2, Micro, and Lit & Comp. I received an A for comp, I took AP Psych in high school and got a 5 on it (so that counts for General Psych), and A for Humanities, a B+ for Bio, and a C+ in Chem (it turns out UConn Chem is very difficult). I'm currently taking A&P 1, Child Psych, Sociology, and Public Speaking. I'm so nervous that I won't get in because of that C+ in Chem and I called today, and they said my application was still under review and I'd hear from them within the next 2 weeks or so! I got into St. Vincent's for the spring, but I ended up not going there because it was WAY too much money, and I'm really hoping I get into Bhsn so I don't have to wait even longer to try to get into the Community College nursing program (which I heard is insanely hard to get into). I hope someone can make me feel better about my situation!!!! :uhoh3:

I'm graduating UConn in May. I'm not going to put my exact stats on the forum but trust me you have a high chance. :) I had a BAD situation and I was accepted! Your TEA score and GPA are actually way better than mine. I did have strong pre-req grades, so make sure you continue to do well in your courses (you will probably get accepted before they are complete though) I believe I was accepted because through my strong essay and resume they could see I was determined and committed to becoming a Nurse despite some setbacks in my academic career. I believe that you will be accepted! Just keep faith. I did!! :specs:

Thanks for the confidence! I'm just so nervous that there aren't many spots left and only the top scorers will get in now! :cry: We'll see what happens. Thanks for sharing though! :) I just want to know right now whether I got in! haha But I'll stay positive until I get a letter from them! :)

YAY, Congrats Rooskenator!! :w00t: Have you been to the school yet? I haven't been yet, but plan on going to the open house in April.

Nope, haven't been yet either.

Pre-NursingStudent: I think you have a pretty good shot at getting in. As far as all the spots being taken, I had some issues with transcripts & AP scores making it there & was VERY nervous about the same thing. As of Feb 16th when I spoke to them, only 31 spots had been filled. There is still hope.

And if you don't get in, it won't be the end of the world. (Although it DOES seem that way.) I didn't get in last year & even had my parents say "well, it must not be meant to be! oh well" pft! I busted my butt, studied, took Chem over again because I had the EXACT same situation as you with a C+ in a very hard Chem, got an A the next time around, applied again & got in.

Keep your chin up. I don't think it's out of the question that you will get in and even if you don't, there is always next year. If you want it badly enough, you WILL make it happen. Chin up!! :D Let us know as soon as you hear something.

Specializes in Emergency.

Hey! My name is Ben and I have applied to BHSN for the fall 2012 start. They have had my application for a while but I just took my TEAS V this past Saturday. Got an 85.3%, I feel pretty good about that. My undergraduate GPA isn't the best, here is how I have done on the prereq course list. I am a CNA and I do have some really great references.

English Composition: B

Chemistry, 4 credits, with lab: B

Co-Requisites

Anatomy & Physiology I, 4 credits, with lab: B

General Psychology: B+

Anatomy & Physiology II, 4 credits, with lab: In progress

Child Psychology & Development: in progress (Lifespan)

Microbiology, 4 credits with lab A-

Principles of Sociology: C+

Public Speaking or Human Communications: C

Elective: Navajo Language Class A

I'm wondering what you guys think about my chances of getting in? Someone mentioned that only 31 spots have been filled as of yet? I would be really surprised if that was the case, I mean the lions share of applicants have already applied and gotten all their stuff in. I'm going to fax them over a copy of my unofficial transcript with my most recent grades and courses in progress tomorrow just to make sure they have it.

Hi Ben, I'm not sure how they weigh things at BHSN, your TEAS score is awesome though Good luck and I hope they don't make you wait too long!!

Specializes in CNA Certified.

Hey Ben, and Pre-Nursing Student,

I think you guys have a really good chance of getting in BHSN! I was recently accepted into the program and I had a very good background from high school as far as my sports, clubs and outside interests. I had a strong essay and some really awesome references, which I believe helped a lot! I haven't yet received a degree from my University, but I've taken most of the necessary courses. My GPA wasn't that strong but clearly there was something about me that made me a good candidate for the program. This was my first time applying and the only school I applied to. My credentials are as listed:

Teas Exam: 76.0

GPA: 3.2

English101:B

English102:B

Bio150:A

A&P I:B

A&PII: In progress

Chem:C

Psych:B

History101: B

Kinesiology: B

IntroBible: B

IntroLaw: A

French 101:A

French 102: A

Sociology: In progress

Hopefully this helps :)

Also I applied in late December

But my application was processed in January!

Ben, I think you have a pretty good shot at getting in too. I saw on last year's thread that a LOT of people didn't get acceptance letters until March. Fingers crossed for you & let us know the second you hear something!!!

Specializes in Emergency.

Thanks for all the support guys! I've got my fingers crossed too - I would be ecstatic to be in the program with all of you. I figured about a month to hear back either way, I already have a friend that got in and she said that is about how long it took. I will most definitely post what happens either way :-)

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