SIUE Accelerated nursing program..pros and cons?

U.S.A. Illinois

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Hello all,

I just wanted to get some input from others about my situation. I applied to two nursing schools (one at a community college, SWIC, and a univeristy, SIUE's accelerated program, both in Illinois) while on the waiting list for a nursing program at a community college in St. Louis. I am currently in my first semester at the community college in St. Louis but just got my acceptance letter from SIUE for the upcoming fall semester. My question is what should I do? I have weighed out the pros and cons but cant seem to come up with a decision. Thanks in advance.

I haven't been on this site before, but I am planning on applying for SIUE's accelerated program. My family is from the Collinsville area, and I thought SIUE would be a good fit. Does anyone know if they take in account where the previous degree is from, and what degree has been obtained? Or do they only look at GPA? If I went to Clemson and graduated with a 3.2 with a Bachelor of Science degree and a minor in Biology, compared to someone else that went City Community College and graduated with a 3.7 with a bachelors in fashion design, will the CC student still have a better shot at acceptance, due to the higher GPA? They say they're on a rolling basis, but does that mean if I meet the required prereque's and have the necessary 3.0+ GPA, that I will be accepted? Or do they still only focus on highest GPA regarless of the degree? Just curious if anyone knows.

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I received a lot of information from SIUE. They do not compare applicants against eachother. They do a rolling admissions for qualified applicants. Basically, they receive approximately 140 applications each year for their Accelerated BSN program, and there are only 40 spots available. The rolling admissions pretty much means the FIRST QUALIFIED 40 applicants get the spots, and then they start a waitlist. October 1st is when applications become available (3 weeks ago), and they accept applications until April 1, but by April 1st the program is full. They said to get the application packet in before Jan-Feb for a good shot.

Prerequ's are listed on the website. GPA must be 3.0 or better. 2 Letters of reference sealed and signed on the back. Admissions to the Unversity (transcripts must be sent in). And prerequisite course descriptions and syllabi are also needed, along with a form for any outstanding prereques (the form is alson on the website with the application). Once all this is sent in, they stamp your packet complete. If you meet or exceed the criteria, and are one of the first 40, you'll be accepted. So the "completion" date is extremely important. Good luck!

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I applied for the Accelerated BSN at SIUE in late october. I'm really hoping to get in and was told I would be informed by January-Febrauary. I'm really nervous. Has anyone else applied for the absn at SIUE for fall 2012? I'm from the Edwardsville area, but I'm finishing my undergrad at Mizzou. I'm excited, but I want the letter to know!

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How is the accelerated BS Nursing at SIUE? I aam am planning to apply this october 2014. Any input is appreciated. Thanks.

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I applied in late 2014 also. Have you heard back from SIUE yet?

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I applied 2nd week of October, and they sent me a letter of acceptance mid December. I am finishing my last 3 pre reqs / generals in a community college in southern illinois. How about u?

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I applied mid/late December and I have yet to hear back :[

Did they email you also or just send something in the mail?

Also if you don't mind me asking, how were your undergrad grades? I'm not sure if mine are quite up to par with everyone else applying or not!

And I'm also finishing up some prereqs in Chicago. I grew up in the SIUE area, though.

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I had my undergrad overseas. My GPA was ok. I actually dont know how they converted it. They sent me a mail. And i sent back my reservation deposit ($175 i think). Have u called them yet?

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