accelerated bsn program at njcu in jersey city, nj

DorothyzbornakBSN · Nov 10, 2009

english(3 types), chemistry, math., biology,critical thinking, etc its been a while i dont remember much.

SMC6787 · Nov 11, 2009

heyyy can any of you who have been accepted to the fast track program tell me what GPAs u had? i just want to know what kind of GPA they take..

Lub-Dub · Jan 20, 2010

Heyy I know it's been a while since this thread has been used, but for anyone who's attending or has attended the fall fast-track program in Jersey city, could you give me your opinion on a couple things?

-- how is the area? do you feel safe/ comfortable/ is it nice-looking? very urban?

-- how old are most people in the program? mostly recent college graduates, or older?

-- anything you really don't like or really do like about the program?

thanks a lot! :)

NYcDcG · Jan 20, 2010

Hi Cara,

Have you already applied/been accepted?

Lub-Dub · Jan 22, 2010

no, i haven't applied... i'm trying to figure out if it's worth it if this is the only school that requires the HESI.. if I'm not even sure I'm going to go to NJCU, do you think it's worth it to study for and take a whole standardized test just for one application?

A.Manning · Feb 6, 2010

As far as the HESI entrance... it's a joke of an exam... VERY basic knowledge... it does cost money to take, but as far as studying, just review the basics and you should be ok.

NJCU is the quickest and cheapest program in NJ (I believe it is still the least expensive at least). I'm in it now, and it had an unorganized feel to it at first, but from what I've heard many other programs that have been around for much longer are the same. The education is good although there are some classes that are quite boring... but they need to be taken! In fact I just realized that for many Master's degrees in nursing you need to have taken a Nursing Research course... of course while I was in the class I couldn't fathom why we needed to take it. Besides For the most part, these boring classes are easy A's.... get that GPA up! But the core classes do a good job teaching the material.

Another point to make is that nurses right out of nursing school never feel prepared for the job... I've heard this from everyone I've asked. Once you are accepted into a position you get an extensive orientation and a predecessor and this is where you will learn everything. The BSN program gets you the knowledge you need to pass the NCLEX... and the NCLEX is an exam to determine if you have the BASIC knowledge to practice safely.

You wanna have a BSN in a year and already have a bachelors, hit these accelerated programs. NJCU will prolly be the easiest to get into. it's the newest and not many know about it. Get the basic knowledge, take the NCLEX, then get a job where you will truely learn how to be a nurse.

lovingcare84 · Feb 12, 2010

A. Manning,

I'm applying for this May's program and I had a few questions for you. So I'm going crazy trying to see if what I have will be good enough to be excepted. Is it true that only about 26 students are excepted into the Wall Twp. program??!. I took the Hesi today.. didn't do great so I'm going to try and take it again before the deadline. Did great on Math and all the english stuff, but the bio and chem killed me. What did you study from for those sections? You mentioned that this may be one of the easiest programs to get into..u still think the same?! and how are you making out now that your in? Hope to hear back from you soon..this is nerve wrecking!.

A.Manning · Feb 12, 2010

I got the HESI entrance book and studied chem and bio straight out of that. That was enough... and also I had just finished micro and A+P like... a month prior so I remembered most of it. My only thought about this program being easier to get into than some doesn't mean people don't get rejected... but with the economy the way it is, not many people are willing to leave other jobs to start a year of zero earnings... so the candidate pool isn't as large as it would have been some years ago. And yes, our class when we started was only 27. Study up on your chem and bio and just apply! Once you're in, there's a lot of work but it is very doable. Just make sure you stay on top of things because the assignments sneak up on you quickly at the end of the semester.

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Good luck!

ktv80 · Mar 2, 2010

a. manning,

have you completed the program already? i have decided to apply to njcu at wall, for this year to which i have applied however, i have not taken the hesi due to the snow cancellation. i will be taking it this week... a bit worried but i have been studying for the past month. so, i hope and pray that i get a wonderful score. any advice on hesi testing and the program itself? thanks... take care

NYcDcG · Mar 2, 2010

Hi KTV,

I'm also in the program. We won't finish until May.

How long has it been since you completed your pre-reqs (Chem, A&P, Micro, etc)? If you just completed them, the test won't be that hard. If it has been a while, or if you just want extra help, I would suggest buying a HESI entrance exam book and using that to study. They come with practice exam questions. The deadline to take it is Friday for the Wall campus (or April 15 for Jersey City), so I'm not sure you will have time for all of that. If you've been studying all month, you should do fine, don't stress yourself out about it!

ktv80 · Mar 2, 2010

Kaylah18

Thanks for the pep talk. I took my AP1/Micro (Spring 09) and AP2/Chem (Fall 09) semester. So, the material is fresh, I know I should not worry. Yes, I did buy the HESI study guide . I am taking my test tomorrow.

So far how are the professors, coursework and school adminstration?

Well, good luck and CONGRATS to you for this comming MAY!!!!!

newnurse2011, ASN, LPN, RN · Mar 4, 2010

heyy ktv i am looking in to apply for the NJCU accelerated program from the Sept term. I am looking forward applying for the Jersey City Campus. How was the HESI exam? ok please let me know how everything went!! good luck with everything! my email is mallick26 @ gmail . com