Brookline College Accelerated Nursing Program

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Jack13

5 Posts

Hi there!

I'm starting the ABSN program this Sept. I'm just curious on how difficult the program is. Is it very very time consuming? Lots of homework/papers? How are the tests? Clinicals? I would love any insight or tips/suggestions for those already in, or have graduated, the program.

Also I'm currently looking for a place nearby the college to live. A cheap (ish) apartment would be ideal. Any suggestions of places that are not in bad areas of town?

Thanks again for whoever replies!

-Jack

I am also tarting BSN in September at Albuquerque campus. Can't tell you what program will be like but wanted to wish you luck.

aczhao

17 Posts

Hi @jack13 will you tell me about your experience for the ABSN program? Were you able to find a cheap apartment out there? Tell me about your experience! I would love to know thanks!

aczhao

17 Posts

Hi @dragonsdream1956 will you tell me about your experience for the ABSN program? Were you able to find a cheap apartment out there? Tell me about your experience! I would love to know thanks!

Delia1114

15 Posts

Hey yall!

Is there anyone attending brookline bsn program or absn program in Phoenix 2015?

Is it a good program? Cant find any reviews on the college.

Delia1114

15 Posts

I would beware. I work at a huge hospital in Phoenix and a lot of our managers won't hire from Brookline. Or Carrington.

Hey! I wanted to know if this is still true? And why? Isnt Brookline fully accredited now?

BslateRN

61 Posts

hey, no it is not fully accredited. It does not have regional accreditation (I recently confirmed this with one of their admission reps). This means you will never be able to go to graduate school.

LiatrisAspera

24 Posts

Actually, Brookline college IS nationally accredited. Students who want to attend graduate programs after graduation, as I do, find little difficulty getting in when they graduate from nationally accredited schools, especially those with programmatic accreditation (ACEN and/or CCNE), which Brookline has. Also, Brookline has masters programs that are as short as a year and I plan to go straight on for my graduate degree.

I am currently a nursing student there and would definitely recommend the program to anyone who is interested in a career in nursing and wants to attend a high-quality program. I am in my 3rd semester of the accelerated BSN program and have been able to learn the material necessary to become a safe, competent registered nurse and apply critical thinking and utilize evidence based practices. The instructors are skilled, knowledgeable, and always take the time to work with students one-on-one, helping us to pass exams, but also ensuring we truly understand the material and become better able to apply it in order to effectively prioritize health issues, prioritize tasks, and solve patient care problems. When I had problems with passing one of my courses, I was referred to the PASS program (Promoting Achievement and Student Success) and the coordinator helped me overcome my test anxiety, time management issues, and study skills. I was able to pass the course! The program is quite challenging and pushes me to assess and analyze the big picture of a patient's overall health status, not simply the issue or symptom that seems most obvious. With one semester remaining, I am confident that by the time I get my BSN degree, I will be prepared to pass NCLEX and join the work force as a great entry-level RN!

AZBlueBell

411 Posts

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.

National accreditation is different than regional accreditation though. It's my understanding that nationally accredited school credits will not transfer over. So you may graduate with a BSN from Brookline but if you want to get your masters from another school they most likely will not accept your previous credits from Brookline and you'd be starting from scratch. Maybe I'm wrong?

In addition, Brookline is extremely expensive. There's no need to shell out that much for an education you can get for 1/3 or 1/4 of the cost. Unless of course you have that much money lying around then I guess it doesn't much matter the cost.

Edited to add: I took a look at ASU''s masters degree in nursing requirements just to take a peek at what it said was required and this is how it's worded:

  1. completion of a BS degree in nursing at a nationally recognized, regionally accredited academic institution

(bold and underline is my doing)

So again, national accreditation is different than regional and can really limit future options.

https://webapp4.asu.edu/programs/t5/majorinfo/ASU00/NUCRCDMS/graduate/false;jsessionid=49B4900BF382C3A848411B46FCDB87FE.programs3?init=false&nopassive=true

LiatrisAspera

24 Posts

AZBlueBell...I double checked this with the Dean of Nursing and Admissions office, and they both said the credits will transfer. I'm just going to go ahead and get it at Brookline, though, because I truly value what I get for the money. To think I can go from having no health care background to having a Master's in nursing within 2 1/2 years - that impresses me. ...and that's just my two cents :)

BslateRN

61 Posts

I wasn't going to comment because I don't want to get into a big thing and I have nothing against Brookline, but just to protect other students it should be clear that your undergrad needs to be from a regionally accredited school. It is true that some schools in AZ will accept it for their grad school on a case by case basis, but there is no certainty they will always do that and who knows in 5 years if you'll even still be living in AZ. I'm pretty sure the previous poster works for Brookline and that's fine. I just dont want other students to get tempted into going there, if it's too good to be true it probably is.

AZBlueBell

411 Posts

Specializes in Labor and Delivery.
AZBlueBell...I double checked this with the Dean of Nursing and Admissions office, and they both said the credits will transfer. I'm just going to go ahead and get it at Brookline, though, because I truly value what I get for the money. To think I can go from having no health care background to having a Master's in nursing within 2 1/2 years - that impresses me. ...and that's just my two cents :)

They may have said that, but based on my prior knowledge and the link I posted earlier I would say they were inaccurate in telling you that. But if you stick with Brookline anyways then it doesn't really matter. However, I felt the need to say something because others should be informed of their options (limitations?) if they are looking into attending Brookline.

And again, the price tag that comes along with Brookline is not an easy one to swallow in any terms let alone after you consider they are not regionally accredited.

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