BHSN: Applying to Bridgeport Hosp for Fall 2013

MR1970 · Mar 19, 2013

Took AP1 last semester and taking AP2 this semester. It's ALOT of information to take in, so be prepared if you're going to take it as a summer, condensed course.

WannaBNurse23 · Mar 19, 2013

I sent in my deposit on Friday. I hope it gets there in time I didn't get my acceptance letter until 5 days after the date they sent it. I called the office just to let them know that it was on its way. For those accepted already, did you hear back from them at all after you sent in your deposit? What's our next step? :)[/quote']
Congratulations on your acceptance....how much was the deposit?

vivinursingstudent · Mar 20, 2013

Congratulations on your acceptance....how much was the deposit?

sorry to cross your conversation lol

I sent the deposit to. it was 150.00.

WannaBNurse23 · Mar 20, 2013

sorry to cross your conversation lol
I sent the deposit to. it was 150.00.

No problem! :) thank you! It's just good to know to keep that in the bank just in case some good news comes in :)

vivinursingstudent · Mar 20, 2013

I took both A&P 1 and 2 during the Summer. A&P 1 i took at Gateway (Dr. Able) , and A&P II at Housatonic (Dr. *****). Definitely a challenge, but do able as long as it is the only class you are taking. I got the book early and started making flash cards of important terms ahead of time and I used the Kaplan Anatomy flashcards. They were most helpful for the bones and muscles so I used them mostly in A&P 1. Good Luck!

Thank you so much!

Yes, it would be the only class I would be taking, but I work as well....

I have a chart from my Medical Terminology class (I took it last semester because I was thinking on doing the Medical Assistant course) but it is mostly terminology (obviously)

I'll definitely buy the one with muscles and bones! thanks

Which book did you buy in advance?

Thanks!

vivinursingstudent · Mar 20, 2013

No problem! :) thank you! It's just good to know to keep that in the bank just in case some good news comes in :)

Fingers crossed!!! :)

JaRoJoCT · Mar 22, 2013

Alright, I finally got my last document in to BHSN. I was born in England, and so I needed to send a copy of my permanent resident card, which they wouldn't take last year, so I applied for a new one, and it just came in the mail. I sent a copy it off right way, so fingers crossed! I have literally been biting my nails waiting for this card to come! Please lord, lordy, laawwwwddeeeeyyyy! Let it be alright!

MR1970 · Mar 23, 2013

JaRoJoCT: Did you call and talk to someone at BHSN? If not, I would highly recommend it. I'm sure they are still getting documents for many applicants, and according to their website, you only had until Feb 28th to get everything in to them.

I had to call them a few times and they were always very helpful.

JaRoJoCT · Mar 23, 2013

MarcusPaxton: Oh! Gosh. You're right! I will call first thing Monday morning.

Jessica77 · Mar 25, 2013

vivinursingstudent,

I am looking into the ap 1 and 2 courses at housatonic. I believe registration is april 2nd if i'm not mistaken, are u taking classes there now? I've never attended housatonic before I wonder if there are a lot of steps before I can register.

JaRoJoCT · Mar 25, 2013

I'm am having a awful feeling of dejavu...times three today. I'm trying not to feel paranoid, and not take this too personal, but I just get the feeling that going to this school is just not meant to be for me. I have to keep fighting back the tears, and really focus, and not think that every time they tell me something is missing, or not quite right with my application (again)...that they are NOT picking on me personally, but just trying to do their jobs, and just getting everything right, so I can have my application reviewed (finally). I've done everything they want, and yet I'm no closer than I was last year, or the year before that. Am I being paranoid? Or is this just my fate, and I'm having a hard time accepting it? I just want to give up, but if that is the case, then why would I go through all of this, to be a nurse - something I've wanted for as long as I can remember - why would I waste their time, and mine? I know that the things you want more than anything in life, you have to work hard for. But I feel like I do that....I'm a good person, mother, wife, friend, sister....I work hard in everything I do...it just feels like it's too much. I'm just venting, because it beats crying and quitting. I won't give up....if they reject me...I want it to be because I tried my hardest, and it was just not meant to be...and not because I didn't!

elizabeth76 · Mar 26, 2013

JaRoJoCT - before I got my acceptance I was contacted because of a problem with my application too... there was a class that did not transfer... and we dealt with it... I know exactly how you feel now. I was freaking out and my husband just telling me to be positive and of course that did not help me because it is hard to be positive when you are panicking, but in the end he was right. I wish you luck, and peace while you are waiting ( but i know it is hard)

Jessica 77 - It was a little bumpy getting into housatonic, I had trouble with a transfer class and I had to raise hell to get set up to where I could register on time... I had to go there an talk to academic advising, and before that it took forever for my application to clear admissions.

vivinursingstudent - I used the book that was needed for the class... it was the Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology by Martini, although you may want to confirm that it is the same book and which edition number for this semester.