Is it hard to get into Accelerated BSN programs?

[aismail3]

Hi:

I'm currently a sophomore at St. Louis University majoring in Biochemistry. I really want to go into

nursing after shadowing a nurse. SLU offer's an accelerated BSN (May to May) program for people

with a BA/BS degree already. However, they do accept a limited number of current SLU juniors and

seniors who don't have a degree into the program every year. I'm wondering how hard it is to get

into the program. I started taking the prerequisites this year and will continue to take the rest next

year. I also plan to apply my junior and hopefully get accepted to do the ABSN my senior year. I'm

worried about not getting in. I'll probably have a cumulative GPA of 3.3 (I'm working to get a 3.4)

and a 3.8 GPA in the prerequisite courses. They require a 3.2 cumulative on their website, but I

have a feeling they only accept students with a higher GPA.

Does anyone know how many students they accept? What are my chances?

[aismail3]

I'm so HAPPY.

I got accepted into SLU's School of Nursing! AND... There is a big possibility that I will graduate on time: May 2012 as long as I take 3 classes this summer.

I feel so fortunate and grateful. Thank God!

I changed my schedule today and finally - classes that I truly enjoy. No more Organic or Analytical Chemistry Labs!!! I took Human Physiology, General Psychology, etc. Next semester I'll get into my nursing courses more and during the summer. Then, I'll get caught up with the juniors!

[hiddencatRN, BSN, RN]

Yay! That's great and must be such a relief. I know I cried when I got my acceptance letter :)

Well done.

[blackrose786]

Hello,

I am wondering how to apply for the program? Which application to fill out and if there is an online program that the letter of recommendations are to be sent to? Any help would appreciated. Thanks

[aismail3]

Are you asking about how to apply to SLU's accelerated BSN? All of the information is online.

This is about their accelerated BSN program: http://www.slu.edu/x19741.xml

Admission requirements: http://www.slu.edu/x19767.xml

Application process: http://www.slu.edu/x19768.xml

I think that's all the information you need. You can also look up curriculum and financial aid.

As for taking online classes, I wouldn't recommend it. I'm not doing the accelerated program, by the way. I'm doing the four-year traditional program right now. And, I do like SLU!

Ask them questions here: http://www.slu.edu/x18052.xml

Hope this helps!

[blackrose786]

I applied to the university but the not the program yet. So, I was a bit confused and didn't know if I was doing it correctly. Thanks for the quick response.

[aismail3]

i think you're supposed to be applying directly to the program!!!

if you have any other specific questions, there is someone to contact please pm me for details. i've sent him tons of emails when i changed my major to nursing and he always answered quickly - which is helpful. here is his information:

marketing and recruitment specialist

saint louis university

school of nursing

3525 caroline mall

st. louis, mo 63104-1099

phone: [phone]

fax: [phone]

email: [email protected]

hope this helps! if you have any other questions about nursing or slu in general, let me know. i'll be glad to help! :)