Adelphi, how long does it really take to finish?

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I got accepted, have all the prereqs, registered for classes.All I need is the 14 nursing classes. They have preset classes for u to take each semester. It says I should be done 2012 fall r summer if they have clinicals still. The problem I'm having is that a couple months ago I called the manhattan campus(going to GC) and I was told it takes 14 mths,n GC is saying something else, with the preset classes I dont see how even if u take classes in the summer, unless that professionalism clinical only lasts a few weeks,less than a full semester. I'm going to call them again to see what their schedule is like students because I really want to finish sooner.

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WHen I called and asked Garden CIty how long it would take because I too had all my pre-reqs done they told me 3 years

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I called again and they said its 5 semesters, everyone is going to have to follow the sequence so no graduating sooner.They say the 5th semester probably will be offered in the summer of 2012 so it will be 2 yrs. I'm gonna just go because I want my BSN, it practically the same time.

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Definately go for it! I wanted to go there too but their tuition was way too high for me to afford. I will end up going there after I get my Associates to get my Bachelors, but for now I have to stick to NCC.

Good luck to you

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Thanks, for the year I may jus borrow about 8gran because of the grants and scholarships, just books n uniform out of pocket right now,cause I'm not gonna borrow if I dont need to. Hopefully after my first semester I can qualify for some more scholarships. Good luck with NCC. All the schs go to the same hospitals for clinicals so its the same thing anyway.

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I'm interested in an answer to this question as well, the website is not too clear. I already have a BA from Adelphi and would be nice to go back to my alma mater for a BSN too.

shadaygreen, what are the exact prerequsites required?

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I'm interested in an answer to this question as well, the website is not too clear. I already have a BA from Adelphi and would be nice to go back to my alma mater for a BSN too.

shadaygreen, what are the exact prerequsites required?

it takes 5 semester=2 1/2 yrs, but the last class they prob make u take in the summer, so it would be 2 yrs

You have to have A&P 1n2, Micro,Chemistry (this is the required classes they have in my degreeworks for progression to nursing classes(need statistic to progress to NUR400, this u can do in program,I had it done tho)

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it takes 5 semester=2 1/2 yrs, but the last class they prob make u take in the summer, so it would be 2 yrs

You have to have A&P 1n2, Micro,Chemistry (this is the required classes they have in my degreeworks for progression to nursing classes(need statistic to progress to NUR400, this u can do in program,I had it done tho)

Thanks for this info. I completed A&P and micro within the last year, so that's good. The only one I would be concerned about is chemistry as I completed that one 5 years ago. Do they place time limits on completion of the sciences? I took Psychological Statistics as an undergrad, I wonder if that will fulfill the stats requirement too.

The program does not sound too accelerated to me, as other schools are 1 year programs or something like that. I will see if I can call them tomorrow, thanks again! Good luck to you!

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Thanks for this info. I completed A&P and micro within the last year, so that's good. The only one I would be concerned about is chemistry as I completed that one 5 years ago. Do they place time limits on completion of the sciences? I took Psychological Statistics as an undergrad, I wonder if that will fulfill the stats requirement too.

The program does not sound too accelerated to me, as other schools are 1 year programs or something like that. I will see if I can call them tomorrow, thanks again! Good luck to you!

Its not accelerated, its a regular 4 yr program(now atleast, cuz in the past ppl finished in 14mths), u just start as a junior when u have all the classes and all u need is nursing.

There is usually a limit for science in most schs, u have complete 2 chem classes for them 2 count, I did general chem and organic, otherwise u have 2 take their chemistry class which is 5 cred.

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There is usually a limit for science in most schs, u have complete 2 chem classes for them 2 count, I did general chem and organic, otherwise u have 2 take their chemistry class which is 5 cred.

I have only completed inorganic chem I and II, I started to take organic chem the following summer and I ended up withdrawing after 2 weeks, it was a nightmare :eek: So, if they require organic chem I will have to pass on their program, because as far as I am concerned I am done with chem prereqs, especially when not many schools require it.

Organic chem is one of the reasons I have ruled out schools in NJ, as most ABSN programs there want that as one of the prereqs. What the heck is up with that?? :p

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I have only completed inorganic chem I and II, I started to take organic chem the following summer and I ended up withdrawing after 2 weeks, it was a nightmare :eek: So, if they require organic chem I will have to pass on their program, because as far as I am concerned I am done with chem prereqs, especially when not many schools require it.

Organic chem is one of the reasons I have ruled out schools in NJ, as most ABSN programs there want that as one of the prereqs. What the heck is up with that?? :p

There are different organic chem classes, u have some that are for premed ppl, I am talking intro to organic chem, thats all u need, take the intro one its hard but not as hard as the real organic. U should be able to take it.

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I just got an email today from the nursing program, here is an interesting excerpt from it:

"... our Accelerated nursing program which will begin in Summer of 2011. This is a 15 month, day full-time program for students with bachelor degrees already. In order to qualify for the program, you would have to qualify for general admission to the generic program and be selected for an interview by the school of nursing."

So, Adelphi has not had an official accelerated program per se until now I suppose? Their website is very scant on info about prereqs and stuff, unlike other ABSN programs which clearly outline what's required for admission. 15 months is actually the longest I have ever heard for an accelerated program, anything longer than that to me is a traditional. The shortest ABSN in the US is Drexel U in Philadelphia; their program is 11 months long and I am currently awaiting word from them about my application.

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