Question about accelerated BSN programs.

smile123 · May 3, 2005

I'm about to graduate from college (BA in literature), and my plan has been to enter an accelerated nursing program. Reading some of the threads on here has gotten me a little worried about my prospects, though. I'm planning on applying to Villanova (which would be my first choice, really), Seton Hall, and then Duke and JHU (neither of which I think I have a chance in hell at getting into, but it's always worth a try.) I'm still thinking about applying to Emory (in the same category as Duke and JHU, I believe), though their program is 2-year, and about more realistic places, as well.
My question is this, as I've seen a lot about getting into direct entry, but not a whole bunch about accelerated programs: on average, how difficult are they to get into?
To give you an idea of where I'm coming from, I have a 3.5, a B+/A- average in the sciences (of which I have taken one, thus far - microbiology, and I don't anticipate any serious difficulty in the A&P classes, although chem is going to take some effort). I've also done a very small amount of volunteer work at an alzheimer's facility (about two months' worth), and I'm planning to pick that back up after I graduate and things are a little less hectic. I have extracurriculars, but none of them have anything to do with nursing, if they matter at all.
Any help with this question would be would be appreciated.

There are extensive threads on direct entry programs! In fact we started part II because the first one was so huge! Please read through those. Thanks.

Smile123

mkRN · May 3, 2005

I'm about to graduate from college (BA in literature), and my plan has been to enter an accelerated nursing program. Reading some of the threads on here has gotten me a little worried about my prospects, though. I'm planning on applying to Villanova (which would be my first choice, really), Seton Hall, and then Duke and JHU (neither of which I think I have a chance in hell at getting into, but it's always worth a try.) I'm still thinking about applying to Emory (in the same category as Duke and JHU, I believe), though their program is 2-year, and about more realistic places, as well.
My question is this, as I've seen a lot about getting into direct entry, but not a whole bunch about accelerated programs: on average, how difficult are they to get into?
To give you an idea of where I'm coming from, I have a 3.5, a B+/A- average in the sciences (of which I have taken one, thus far - microbiology, and I don't anticipate any serious difficulty in the A&P classes, although chem is going to take some effort). I've also done a very small amount of volunteer work at an alzheimer's facility (about two months' worth), and I'm planning to pick that back up after I graduate and things are a little less hectic. I have extracurriculars, but none of them have anything to do with nursing, if they matter at all.
Any help with this question would be would be appreciated.

Hi. I went through the 14-month accelerated program at SHU. I applied when I was in my last semester in college getting my BA in psychology. I was accepted before I even graduated. I had all my prereq's done before I applied, except for 1 which I just had to put and estimated time when I would be done and send transcript asap. When I attended there they had 2 start dates for the program and now I believe that there are so many applicants that they cut back and just have 1 start date. You can get so much info on there website. 14-months gets you a BSN, but downfall to a private college EXPENSIVE...they also charge other costs to your tuition, such as every student receives a laptop and the whole campus is wireless (which is neat, but expensive). Very extensive course, but manageable.

Private msg me if you have questions. Id love to give you the pro's/con's about that college.

Good luck :)

seneca-BSN-student · May 3, 2005

My program was quite simple to get into. I don't have a bachelors, but I do have a AS in liberal arts. Anyway, I just filled out a small continuing education/accelerated degree application. I had an interview with the continuing ed counselor, the college reviewed my prior credits, and I was accepted directly into thier nursing program. Good luck! :)

JLB580 · Sep 5, 2005

Hi. I went through the 14-month accelerated program at SHU. I applied when I was in my last semester in college getting my BA in psychology.
Private msg me if you have questions. Id love to give you the pro's/con's about that college.
Hi. I am going to be starting the accelerated BSN program at SHU this week. I am anxious and nervous about what it is going to be like. Was it very overwhelming? Also, I am not registered yet for classes...is that normal? I have called many times and they keep telling me just to show up and they will tell me what I need to know. Which hospitals were clinical rotations performed at? Thank you so much for all of your help and any info that might be helpful!!

smile123 · Sep 5, 2005

Hi. I went through the 14-month accelerated program at SHU. I applied when I was in my last semester in college getting my BA in psychology.
Private msg me if you have questions. Id love to give you the pro's/con's about that college.
Hi. I am going to be starting the accelerated BSN program at SHU this week. I am anxious and nervous about what it is going to be like. Was it very overwhelming? Also, I am not registered yet for classes...is that normal? I have called many times and they keep telling me just to show up and they will tell me what I need to know. Which hospitals were clinical rotations performed at? Thank you so much for all of your help and any info that might be helpful!!
What does SHU stand for? Seton Hall University?
Smile123

JLB580 · Sep 5, 2005

What does SHU stand for? Seton Hall University?
Smile123
Yes, Seton Hall University.

curlyfries · Sep 7, 2005

I just talked with the admissions folks at the community college, they said that I won't be able to get into nursing until Spring 2007! This is fine because I had to take required courses such as A&P, micro, statistics, nutriition, chemistry and etc. My orginal idea was to obtain ASN then work for local hosptial to take advantage of their tuition benefit. Lately the idea is not so good. It is because the accelerated BSN program at the private university would be less time than trying to get ASN at the community college! I guess that I am going to pursue BSN instead of ASN!

The private university has two program for BS or BA for non-nurses in BSN/MSN. Both of those program are accelerated. The program starts from Spring semester and ends in Fall semester. I am looking at starting Spring 2007 if I get accepted!

Thanks for listening!

Tommy :rolleyes: