Transferring to Southwest From Union University

msturn1975 · Nov 14, 2010

Why are you leaving from a BSN program to an ADN? Anyways, SW ranks your grades on a percentile/points basis-Overall GPA,NLN score and each of the AP/Micro grades-it's on their website btw. I got accepted into SW but am going to UoM because I already have a degree and its roughly the same amount of time. You may want to think hard about your decision. I have a good friend in SW now and it is not easy or nice. I am not saying it is a bad program but I can't fathom someone giving up Union for SW.

rachie_roo · Nov 15, 2010

Southwest also costs about $1,600 in-state per semester. Union is about $18,000.

msturn1975 · Nov 15, 2010

Ok. Try UoM they are not much higher than SWCC. I think it is around 4000/sem-but you would be getting your BSN. On the flip side you probably will be better off going to SWCC to save money and can always return for your BSN while you work.

SA6847 · Nov 15, 2010

Rachie Roo - If you do really well on the NLN, I would say that you would have a chance. I know at least one person who had similar grades to you and got in. I would definitely apply. No, getting accepted to SW does not guarantee admission to the nursing school.

MSTURN - Why do you get on every SW thread and criticize people for going to SW? We all know that you are going to U of M. Why not focus on those threads? There are several different routes to the RN and everyone has to find the one that works for them. I chose SW b/c I needed a nights and weekend program. I intend to go straight for my Master's as I already have a bachelor's. My employer paid for SW, will hire me as a nurse here, and will pay for my master's degree. This was the best route for me. One could ask you why are you going to U of M? Why would you not go to Union's accelerated 2nd degree BSN? Why not go to UT's direct entry MSN-CNL? You would have a Master's degree in 2 years? Why waste your time going to U of M for just a BSN?

I realize that you are probably trying to be helpful, but having a friend in the program does not make you an authority. Criticizing people, again and again, for their choices does not add value to these discussions, either.

rachie_roo · Nov 15, 2010

Rachie Roo - If you do really well on the NLN, I would say that you would have a chance. I know at least one person who had similar grades to you and got in. I would definitely apply. No, getting accepted to SW does not guarantee admission to the nursing school.

That's encouraging. Thank you so much. I guess if nothing else I can retake my A&P2. If I transferred to U of Memphis I would lose my 6 hours of World History and STILL have to take US history. There are several other gen-ed classes I would have to catch up on as well. I just want to have a job, I can return for my BSN later but right now I just want to be a nurse.

msturn1975 · Nov 16, 2010

I was not being antagonistic first of all. I applied to all and made a decision to go to UoM. Secondly, the message was not sent to you.

I wanted her to know I have another classmate that went to Union and is doing very well in the accelerated program and will finish in December. You cannot understand or even interpret my tone from these typed messages. Does she want a supportive environment from the faculty, does she want to do clinicals in major hospitals immediately,etc.? She answered that by saying cost was a factor.

I know it is rachie-roos decision to go wherever she desires, but she needs as many perspectives as possible. I appreciated all that replied to me even if I didn't like it. Good luck rachie roo and if you have any questions about the SWCC program I am sure that my friend that is in it will be glad to lend her support to you.

fleur-di-lis-RN2b · Nov 16, 2010

Rachie Roo, you may want to check with Southwest and find out what their cut off scores have been, this may help you evaluate your numbers and what your chances are. I would think possibly you might need to get your AP2 score up to an A or B, because I'm not familiar with anyone with a C in any of the required pre-reqs getting admitted, but I think either admissions or the nursing program could be more specific about that. Good luck!

Also, I have heard disparaging comments about all the local nursing programs from the students in them. Some teachers are more helpful than others. Some programs have more difficult semesters than others. (Didn't U of M lose their accredidation, but got it back - with a contingency?) The point is all the programs have their positives and negatives, and each of us needs to go for the one that works best for us. It's the student herself/himself that will determine how successful they are based on how hard they are willing to work and study.

Dixielo · Nov 17, 2010

I believe you will do well. I am about done with the first semester and if you can handle a little attitude and arrogance from faculty along with teaching yourself 90% of the material then you are ready. I am getting good grades so far, not in the beginning, because it is an adjustment to learning styles. Also, I wanted to do more exciting clinical work. Being at a nursing home cleaning up accidents is not my idea of cutting edge learning. BUT, I will do anything to help our elders, because I believe that is just as important to understanding what nursing is about as anything else. Be prepared to have a paper, presentation, HESI exam, and foundations exam all within a week-like I am doing this week! It's crazy. I think anywhere is hard though. Good luck

scifihippie · Nov 17, 2010

I would take A&P II again if you can. Can you take it at Southwest? The grades in the classes weigh heavily in your points calculation.

Good luck!

scifihippie · Nov 17, 2010

@msturn1975 - Just curious, are you saying Southwest clinicals aren't at major hospitals or were you referring to another school? I'm at Southwest and all our clinicals have been at Methodist, Baptist or The Med. I'd say those are the major hospitals in town.

girlshunt2 · Nov 17, 2010

I'm wondering the same things you are- I'm a nervous wreck wondering if B's in all my pre-reqs are gonna keep me from getting in. I'm applying for the Fall 2011 class, GPA 3.2 Taking the NLN in a couple of weeks... I've been trying to find out what some of the lower index scores have been that have been accepted into the program. I'm too old to wait another year! Programs are limited, and like you, I'm just ready to be a nurse-going back to finish up my bsn once I start working...