Whose going or been to Barnes-Jewish College

[MadpeysRN]

I start at Barnes Jewish College, Upper Bsn in 2 months. Just checking if anyone has been or is currently attending to see what they think about it, advise and what not? Thanks in advance! Cheers.

[ChloeinSTL]

I'm not going there now, but I got an acceptance for 2012. I'm very excited! I'm sorry I don't have any information for you, but I was wondering what other schools you looked into.. What schools did Goldfarb beat in your book? Just curious.:)

[MadpeysRN]

I was originally going to do the associates program at SWIC, but decided I would be more valuable with a BSN. So I applied there but didn't follow through with the testing etc. So I just contacted an advisor at Goldfarb and found out what I needed to take otherwise and applied and got in. Sooooo Nervous! I did check out SLU but they had wait lists too. And plus Goldfarb's simlab is ranked top in the NATION! So....:yeah:

[Loloberry]

I am on the waiting list for Fall 2011, but have guaranteed admission for Spring 2012. Since you seem to be starting before the rest of us would you mind letting the rest of us know how it goes once you start?

[ChloeinSTL]

I agree with lolo. I would love for you to let us know when you find out all of the info from being there. I'm guaranteed spring 2012 too! So I'm pretty excited.

[MadpeysRN]

Just messege me after August and I will tell you both all I can! Wish me luck, I start in a week!

[Katie9481]

Do you guys know how quickly the wait list goes? I'm number 55 for the ABSN this Fall 2011, so i'm assuming my chances are slim to none :/ Any clue? Thanks guys

[MadpeysRN]

I got on the wait list for the SPRING 2011 term, at 54 and made it all the way to 10 and had to wait till summer. If 50 people have to move out of you way it's not likely you'll be able to start. Because once those students get in they are probably like you, and not going to give up their spot. I don't know what program you applied for UPPR or ACL? but I think the upp division take 83 students??? I may be wrong. But hypothetically let's say it is 83, of those 83 that applied and accepted it's not likely for one that 50 of them are going to have life circumstances happen or they didn't finish their prereq's etc. I would have to say that if 50 were not able to start for whatever reason that atleast 33 of the orginials would get their act together and start. I hope that makes since. i am in a hurry. Good luck, and I hope you can start. I emailed misty every week to check my number! so I know how exciting and frustrating the wait can be. Don't worry you'll get there-so enjoy your free time now. i just finished my 1st week!

[Katie9481]

Thanks for the response! Shoot that's frustrating. But you're right, I should take advantage of the free time. I applied for the ACL so I know I'm going to miss it! Good luck with the program :)

[hakunamatata, BSN, RN]

Katie,

I am in the accelerated program and you are correct, take advantage of your free time. I would highly recommend getting exposure to the nursing field if you have not had any at all -volunteer, or try getting a tech job (but you would have to think about if you want to hold this job while in school, as it's a rigorous program). Also as far as the wait list, I played that game for awhile, and being in the fifties is a high number - you may want to go ahead and have a plan laid out until the next term. But I think you're guaranteed a spot in December, correct? Congrats on getting in!

I'm happy to answer any other specific questions if you guys can think of them. I just briefly saw Katie's post and responded to it.

[Jennybird]

Question: I'm recently applied for the Fall 2012 semester, and wondering how far in advance you ladies applied? I guess I'm just curious how far in advance you need to apply to possibly avoid being waitlisted. thanks!!

[hakunamatata, BSN, RN]

Jenny,

From what I know as long as you are a good candidate you'll probably just get accepted and not wait-listed. (This I know for the Accelerated program, but I'd think the same applies for Upper Division).