Bhcc

RuseRN2be · May 5, 2008

I'm hoping to enter into the program. I'm not quite finished with the prereqs and although my cum GPA is a 3.667 at BHCC I am enrolled in a Bachelors program at Harvard in Biology. I really want this and I think if I just sit down and talk to them then I should have a fighting chance. I've completed most all prereqs except for drug calcs, microbio (will be taking in the fall), and the statistics course. Other than that I wont need any other courses to complete except for the four or five nursing ones. Any thoughts? I'm a career changer (although I'm only 23 and a male) and I work at a computer company. I'm also a former foster child and orphan and writing a book for foster children about success in life.

blessed70 · May 5, 2008

Hi RuseRN2b3

I'm not sure what you mean when you say you want to sit down and talk with them? I'm assuming you're shooting for the weekend program which requires that all pre-req and core classes be taken first, otherwise from your list of classes all you would need is Drug Cal. If you haven't taken MAT195, then yes you would need statistics or a class that satisfies the Quanatative Thought area.

With that said even if you're applying to the day program I would still suggest taking all or as many core classes to avoid having to take it during the program and I'm sure that also make your more favorable.

All in all it appears that the TEAS score is the priority and GPA is a secondary measure. Any questions let me know. I wish you the best of luck.

RuseRN2be · May 5, 2008

Thanks, I really appreciate it. I meant to be able to transition to a more competitive application I could possibly sit down with the director of the program/dean and see if they could nudge my app a bit. Then again, it seems all of these programs are competitive to enter into so I suppose it's challenging enough. Yep, i'm going to be taking 195 over the Summer, Microbiology, and statistic in the fall. I'm shooting for entrance either on the next go in Jan or next fall.

blessed70 · May 5, 2008

Ok gottcha. Well I remember during the information session that one of the questions was what weight the TEAS has and they couldn't stress it enough, but did advise that if your scores weren't that great then you want to ace your pre-reqs....

RuseRN2be · May 5, 2008

Thanks, so I'll definately concentrate on studying that information as well as trying to ace the prereqs. It's challenging to get great grades while working full time.

IGotIN! · May 6, 2008

i know someone who got in with an 80 on the TEAS. and i have heard of someone who got in with a score in the 70's on the TEAS. so i think BHCC considers other factors besides the TEAS score.

RuseRN, i would not contact the dean about your application. they might find that too pushy. you can talk to the admissions office though.

IGotIN! · May 7, 2008

i received a REVISED letter today from the BHCC Admissions Office telling me that i needed to complete a CPR certification (for healthcare providers) before the beginning of the fall semester. i have no idea where to go for such training. i live in east boston. can anyone point me in the right direction? thanks.

blessed70 · May 7, 2008

HI 617MOM,

I'm sorry I thought I PM you on yesterday regarding the CPR class. I heard good thing about Carney Hopsital in Boston -$30.00. They have Satruday classes twice a week and other days. I'm going on 6/21. Going to work now but I know on another thread someone sent web links to different places....I'll be home around 9:30pm and will send it to you then.

spudbunny · May 7, 2008

Hi,

I looked on Carney Hospital's events schedule but didn't see any BLS for health care provider classes offered - could you post a link for this - I would like to sign up for one as soon as possible.Thank you.

Spudbunny

blessed70 · May 8, 2008

Hello,

For those looking for CPR classes you can go into the website

http://www.americanheart.org

type in your zip code or state and then from the drop down menu select BLS for Healthcare Providers.

Spudbunny I forgot that Carney changed their name to Caritas Carney Hospital 2100 Dorchester Ave....be careful when you select because there's one in Brockton as well.

IGotIN! · May 8, 2008

go to:

http://www.cprboston.org/

click on "Programs at Carney Hospital."

they have 4 CPR classes a month ... although it does not say "healthcare provider" level, so i need to call them to verify that it is an advanced CPR class.

spudbunny · May 8, 2008

Thank you for the link - I emailed Dennis Mahoney to ask if all sessions were CPR for healthcare providers or if there was a separate schedule. I will post his answer when I receive it. Also, I passed someone in the BHCC hall today wearing the navy blue polo shirt and navy drawstring pants who is in the nursing program - the uniform does not look nerdy at all!!!!!!