Barry university

Sheeco · Aug 31, 2010

Did anyone choose Section 2?

Hi Jpeds,

I graduated from Barry twice and still have a few pre-req's to finish before I apply to the nursing program but could you explain to me what the different sections mean? If you already own scrubs can you were those or do you need to buy the ones they say? If I finish my courses by Fall 2011 when should I apply to the program?

Thank you.

Jpeds · Sep 2, 2010

Hey Sheeco,

Well, since there are about 150 students in the program or so the program needs to be divided into 4 sections. So you pick your section according to what days you are able to come to school.

For example, my section, Section 2, is Monday through Thursdays with Fridays off. I believe Section 1 is Monday through Friday but Thursdays off. And then Section 3 is Monday through Friday no days off. And I never saw a section 4 but people say there is one. (It might be the Baptist Scholars program)

When you say you will be done with your prereqs by Fall2011, do you mean your last term will be summer ? Or that you will have to still take some prereqs in fall term? If your last prereqs term is Summer than you should apply for Fall2011 Nursing program and you need to start applying NOW. I know people who are already applying and trust me, if you wait until January there will be a wait list and youll have to wait another year. So definitely start applying NOW if you know youll be done and ready for the Nursing Program for Fall 2011. Also, Fall2011 offers a Scholars Program through Baptist. This program basically is a commitment with Baptist in which they pay like 75% of your studies and then you work for them for 3 years once you graduate. You can find more about that through your Nursing advisor. (Dont worry the deadline is not anytime soon and before you apply you must be accepted to barry)

If you still are going to take a pre-req semester during Fall term then maybe you should consider applying for the accelerated option in January. This program is much more rigorous so it is required that you haven't failed any classes and that you mostly have recieved a's and b's in your science courses. you can start applying for that now or in January. But listen, the sooner you apply THE BETTER your chances are!

I reallyyyyy recommend you to make an appointment with the Nursing advisor. I wish I can post her name here but due to regulations from allnurses.com I am not allowed to. However, you can call the division of nursing and ask for the Nursing advisor and make an appointment with her ASAP!!! like now if you can. Just so you can know what you need and you won't have to stress.

As far as the scrubs go, they require you to have the same exact scrubs. Same color and with logo. They sell them at the book store and they are pretty pricy. But they say that if you can find the same exact color elsewhere you can buy them however you must put the logo on it and I think you buy the logo in the bookstore. The scrubs are like a medium gray. I think its just easier to buy it at the bookstore.

Any other questions, Id be more than happy to help! :) Dont hesitate to ask hun!

Jpeds · Sep 5, 2010

Hey sheeco, I can't reply to your message because It doesnt let me send messages yet but if you want you can post your questions on here and I wil get back to you asap!

:)

Sheeco · Sep 6, 2010

Hey sheeco, I can't reply to your message because It doesnt let me send messages yet but if you want you can post your questions on here and I wil get back to you asap!
:)

Hi Jpeds!

That's a shame. I wanted to know the lady advisers name so I could speak with her.

Could you tell me the hours you will attend school.

Regarding your question. My last course will be micro w/ the lab and depending if its offered I will take it either Summer or Fall of 2011 and the class finishes either the last week of July or the 3rd week of December. So should I apply now to get into the 2012 program? Accelerated starts January but when doe the Generic start?

Baptist is way to far for me to drive as I live 10-15 minutes from Barry. I wish Jackson Memorial was an option that's closer and the contract would be great, a guaranteed job.

I will just buy the darn scrubs at the bookstore if I get in. How much are they?

If I apply can I check off both generic & accelerated programs or do I have to send 2 applications? I would prefer the generic but will take whatever I can get into. Did you apply to both?

What makes the accelerated program rigorous?

When you got accepted did you have to then get your CPR course done, along w/ the immunizations that were expired? I need to get that done but don't want to do it right away because then they will be expired again. When should I do this?

Are you going to use the schools insurance or do you have your own.

I contacted the school for information about the nursing program and all I got was an application, and a Barry catalog explaining the different majors but nothing in-depth which was what I wanted.

What was the GPA they were looking for?

How does the GPA work? Will they calculate my Bachelors GPA w/ the pre-req's that I am taking from another school? Do they ignore my M.S. GPA?

On the Barry website I asked 3 questions back in August and never received an answer, its weird. Are you able to register for your classes online?

I prefer the Section 2 you chose because having Fridays off gives me more time to study plus the weekend.

I am very excited for you. I can't think of anything else to ask right now but I am very thankful that you are willing to answer my questions.

futureneo-nanurse · Apr 29, 2011

hey everyone i have a 3.0 gpa right now...and i need to take 4 more pre reqs (microbio and lab....statistics..phi) what are my chances of getting in with this gpa

Mari71089 · May 1, 2011

You need a minimum of 3.2 gpa to start the nursing programat BARRY

Juniper248 · May 1, 2012

has anyone yet been accepted for the traditional program at barry this fall 2012? I started a new thread.

https://allnurses.com/fl-nursing-programs/barry-university-traditional-701540.html