Accelerated BSN programs in NYC

gtnikki · Dec 27, 2005

I am a 99 grad from Iona college with a B.S. in Health Care Administration....looking for a Nursing Prog. for eve/weekends in NYC/Westchester/Queens...Please advice I would like to start ASAP....Thanks

BeenThereDoneThat74, MSN, RN · Dec 28, 2005

hoping to get some assistance from you experienced and knowledgeable folks about schools in nyc that are not that expensive and where i would be able to do the accelerated bsn on a part time basis, mainly evenings and weekends.

accelerated and part-time are kind of contradictory. the true accelerated programs are full time and then some. some require you have no other commitments while in the program (like working).

i would also like to know, if the 3.0 gpa these programs request are ever waived. i graduated with a 2.8 and would really love to enter a bsn program.

again, probably not going to happen, at least not in an accelerated program. their admission process is very competitive. but i wouldn't give up completely. there are plenty of bsn programs that you could get into, on a part time basis. depending on what sciences you have, i'm guessing it will take you at least 2 yrs part time (if you throw in summer classes). are you in manhattan? how far can you travel?

also, what is the timeframe needed to complete the ms degree in nurse practioner after completion of a bsn? i'm hearing 4 years?!? that seems too long..

if you're talking part time, you're looking at at least 3 years. you need to complete 500+ hours of practical to become an np. i don't know too many people that do it in less time. i'm in a msn in nursing education program now. it will have taken me 3 1/2 years by the time i finish, and i only have to do 90 practical hours.

pm me if you need any more info. i'm in ny and know a lot of the schools out here.

gtnikki · Dec 28, 2005

I have a BS in HealtheCare Administration. I am looking for a eve/weekend prog. in NYC/ Queens/Westchester/NJ. An ADN or BSN prog. is fine....Please as many schools as poss. I would like to start researching ASAp

lcbradley · Dec 31, 2005

I am a 1999 graduate of St. Michael's College in Vermont with a BS in Biology. I've been working for 4 years in NYC at a pharmceutical advertising agency. I would like a change of careers, specifically I am looking to pursue a career as a nurse practicioner in pediactrics (oncology). Hoping to get some assistance from you experienced and knowledgeable folks about schools in NYC that are not that expensive and where I would be able to do the accelerated BSN on a part time basis, mainly evenings and weekends.
I would also like to know, if the 3.0 GPA these programs request are ever waived. I graduated with a 2.8 and would really love to enter a BSN program. Thank you very much!! Also, what is the timeframe needed to complete the MS degree in nurse practioner after completion of a BSN? I'm hearing 4 years?!? That seems too long..
Any advice and/or information, contacts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks again.

Not sure about the GPA requirements, but some to take a look at are NYU, Pace University, Stony Brook University, Columbia University, also check out the website www.allnursingschools.com