accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

Hi NJ...I was accepted for the May cohort. I think we're starting May 12th. My first degree was in Biology from Rowan and I had a decent GPA (3.0) ...nothing unbelievable. But my pre-req grades were very good. I didn't have to take them over because they were all part of my major.

The HESI exam is an admission test that's supposed to test your aptitude in different areas of basic skills (reading, writing, math). In addition, NJCU has elected that you take the sections on A&P I and II, Bio I & II, and Chem I & II. The test isn't really hard, but it does require you brush up on your basic skills. Even though I've taken up to Calc II in college, if I hadn't looked over how to multiply and divide fractions again, I would have been lost.

There's a study guide (Hesi Admission Assessment) you can buy for $25 at any major book retailer, and I can tell you the questions come right out of the guide, so it's in your best interest to get it. Read it cover to cover and you'll be fine.

Also, be careful because there are several different types of HESI. One is for admission, and one is for the NCLEX. The test is supposed to be an accurate description of your aptitude and the school puts a lot of stock into it, so it's in your best interest to do well.

And you're right, I've researched all the schools in the area and this one is by far the most cost effective.

Good luck!

Has anyone who applied for the fall 2008 semester at New Jersey City University, heard anything back yet? I applied almost two months ago and I still have not heard anything back from them. It seems like they are taking a very long time. That probably means I'll be getting a rejection letter.

^^ People usually get rejection letter fast.

Hey NJCUtr...............Hey wassup? How are you doing? I haven't received anything from NJCU as of yet. I just wanted to ask you when did you took your HESI admission exam and on what month did the school send you the letter regarding the exam? How classes going so far?

Is their accelerated BSN for people with RN license already?

Cause the website does not say they are accrediated by state board of nursing. Is it true that only graduates from stated accrediated programs can take NCLEX?

I've seen many BSN programs accreditated by NLN, but not by state board, they require their students to have RN license before they enter the program.

Does anyone know if you are allowed to bring a calculator to the HESI exam at NJCU.

Also, how do they score you. Are they looking at you raw score or your score compared to others. For example, if you score a 80% does that mean that you got eighty percent of the questions right or does that mean you did better than eighty percent of the people who took the test.

I can't speak on the HESI, but when I took the NET (Nursing Entrance Test) we could not use calculators.
Also, they are looking at the raw score, combination of the math & reading.
I think those two tests are pretty similar. The NET had a section at the end that was not graded, but described what kind of learner you are based on the answers.

Let me know how it goes. I am waiting to apply for the May 2009 start, because I missed the May/2008

when are you taking your test??

Love840207,

I took the test yesterday, June 17, 2008 and they did let us use a calculator.

Did you apply to the fall 2008 semester at NJCU. If so, have you taken the HESI test yet?

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