Binghamton BAT 2021-2022

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Hey everyone! Just starting a thread for this cycle's BAT/ABSN program at Binghamton that's starting next Summer 2021. I've just submitted the SUNY transfer app, but holding off on submitting the actual BAT app for a little while longer. Hoping we can use this thread to talk about the program and post questions like years prior! The deadline isn't until November so it's still way early, but having the thread ready to go doesn't hurt. I'm also applying to Buffalo and Brockport so I'll likely be active in those threads as well! ?

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7 minutes ago, aspiring NP said:

Yes I want to see it please!

Okay! ?

It looks like the Summer term I is entirely online with Summer term II being online with a weekly in-person clinical. Not sure if that's just what they did this year due to COVID or if that's how it'll be for next year's cohort as well, but it's a good sample to reference! *Edited to also add the BAT curriculum plan to compare with!

Binghamton BAT Sample Schedule.pdf

https://www.binghamton.edu/decker/undergrad/pdf/bat-curriculum-plan.pdf

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As far as clinicals go, I was told:

"Students in our UG programs complete 3-6 week clinical rotations in med-surg, geriatrics, OB/Maternity, pediatrics, psych-mental health, and community health. Clinicals are assigned locally in Binghamton and Johnson City, in addition to other sites located within a 90 mile (approximate) radius (examples include but are not limited to Syracuse, Elmira and Sayre, PA). Most students end up traveling outside of Binghamton for one or two clinical rotations, which exposes them to different types of healthcare systems. In Binghamton, we have two major hospital systems: UHS and Lourdes. There are multiple facilities that we utilize in Binghamton, including long-term care facilities as well.

The final clinical course (NURS 471) requires 2 days of clinical per week. Students may request specific sites for this experience if they wish, and the course coordinators take this into consideration along with recommendations from former clinical instructors to find a site for each student. The 471 clinical experience gives students an opportunity to work alongside the nursing staff with quite a bit of autonomy."

For the final capstone preceptorship (NURS 471), she told me a while back that we can request clinical sites that are further upstate or even downstate and if I remember correctly I think she said that during that last semester, we only have to go back to campus like once a month! If I get accepted, I definitely want to confirm that because that sounds pretty awesome as I'm from NYC and coming back down here that last semester would be a nice option to have!

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2 minutes ago, kalebiscuits said:

As far as clinicals go, I was told:

"Students in our UG programs complete 3-6 week clinical rotations in med-surg, geriatrics, OB/Maternity, pediatrics, psych-mental health, and community health. Clinicals are assigned locally in Binghamton and Johnson City, in addition to other sites located within a 90 mile (approximate) radius (examples include but are not limited to Syracuse, Elmira and Sayre, PA). Most students end up traveling outside of Binghamton for one or two clinical rotations, which exposes them to different types of healthcare systems. In Binghamton, we have two major hospital systems: UHS and Lourdes. There are multiple facilities that we utilize in Binghamton, including long-term care facilities as well.

The final clinical course (NURS 471) requires 2 days of clinical per week. Students may request specific sites for this experience if they wish, and the course coordinators take this into consideration along with recommendations from former clinical instructors to find a site for each student. The 471 clinical experience gives students an opportunity to work alongside the nursing staff with quite a bit of autonomy."

For the final capstone preceptorship (NURS 471), she told me a while back that we can request clinical sites that are further upstate or even downstate and if I remember correctly I think she said that during that last semester, we only have to go back to campus like once a month! If I get accepted, I definitely want to confirm that because that sounds pretty awesome as I'm from NYC and coming back down here that last semester would be a nice option to have!

Thank you so much! I am from NYC as well!

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2 minutes ago, kalebiscuits said:

As far as clinicals go, I was told:

"Students in our UG programs complete 3-6 week clinical rotations in med-surg, geriatrics, OB/Maternity, pediatrics, psych-mental health, and community health. Clinicals are assigned locally in Binghamton and Johnson City, in addition to other sites located within a 90 mile (approximate) radius (examples include but are not limited to Syracuse, Elmira and Sayre, PA). Most students end up traveling outside of Binghamton for one or two clinical rotations, which exposes them to different types of healthcare systems. In Binghamton, we have two major hospital systems: UHS and Lourdes. There are multiple facilities that we utilize in Binghamton, including long-term care facilities as well.

The final clinical course (NURS 471) requires 2 days of clinical per week. Students may request specific sites for this experience if they wish, and the course coordinators take this into consideration along with recommendations from former clinical instructors to find a site for each student. The 471 clinical experience gives students an opportunity to work alongside the nursing staff with quite a bit of autonomy."

For the final capstone preceptorship (NURS 471), she told me a while back that we can request clinical sites that are further upstate or even downstate and if I remember correctly I think she said that during that last semester, we only have to go back to campus like once a month! If I get accepted, I definitely want to confirm that because that sounds pretty awesome as I'm from NYC and coming back down here that last semester would be a nice option to have!

The clinicals seem so condensed in Fall semester which makes me kinda nervous with how little time we’ll have!

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1 minute ago, meg n said:

The clinicals seem so condensed in Fall semester which makes me kinda nervous with how little time we’ll have!

We still get the same clinical hours as the traditional students, but yeah they just come a lot faster it seems! I think the curriculum overall looks tough as it is accelerated but still palatable. When I saw the 27 credit Summer curriculum for UB I almost died haha

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Specializes in Health & Human Services/Pre-Nursing.
1 minute ago, kalebiscuits said:

We still get the same clinical hours as the traditional students, but yeah they just come a lot faster it seems! I think the curriculum overall looks tough as it is accelerated but still palatable. When I saw the 27 credit Summer curriculum for UB I almost died haha

Oh yeah, I’m a senior at UB now and a lot of my friends are in the nursing program and it seems like a significant number of students drop/fail from the ABSN program and I just don’t get the vibe that the professors care that much about the students. I applied, but now that I already have an acceptance it’s between that program and Binghamton’s. I’m kinda leaning towards the program I got into to despite it being in PA because it’s in slightly longer than Bing’s program (14 months) so the courseload isn’t as bad, they have so many clinical sites since they’re right outside of Philly, and they split the cohort up into 2 groups so class sizes are smaller and we get the one-on-one attention from professors. But Binghamton is slightly cheaper, closer to home, and a really good program too. AHH it’s so hard making decisions (if I even get into Bing)! 

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Specializes in NICU.
4 hours ago, meg n said:

Oh yeah, I’m a senior at UB now and a lot of my friends are in the nursing program and it seems like a significant number of students drop/fail from the ABSN program and I just don’t get the vibe that the professors care that much about the students. 

Oh dang. Thanks for the insight! That'll definitely be something to keep in mind if I'm lucky enough to actually choose between programs ?

At least you already have one acceptance! Must feel like a total weight has been lifted! I'm really hoping for Bing. It seems like a solid program, is only 3 hours away and tuition (in-state) is substantially cheaper than every other program I've considered!

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Hi guys! 

I'm a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in health science, and I was wondering if the BAT program is only for juniors/seniors who are in undergrad. 

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Specializes in Health & Human Services/Pre-Nursing.
2 minutes ago, Jennifer Zheng said:

Hi guys! 

I'm a recent graduate with a bachelor's degree in health science, and I was wondering if the BAT program is only for juniors/seniors who are in undergrad. 

The BAT program is for 2nd degree students who have a degree in another field (other than nursing) and have completed (or will have completed) by the start of the program in May. So, current juniors can’t apply, but seniors who are on track to graduate and complete all pre-reqs or those who already completed their degree and on track to complete all pre-reqs by May can apply. Sorry, I’m a crappy explainer! 

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Hey guys! I will be applying to Bing's BAT program and am confused by their criteria for Composition 1 and 2. Is it just any English composition courses? I also know they have a transcript evaluation for pre-requisites, so I might use that to check. Have any of you filled out that form before submitting your applications? 

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5 hours ago, meiwenx said:

Hey guys! I will be applying to Bing's BAT program and am confused by their criteria for Composition 1 and 2. Is it just any English composition courses? I also know they have a transcript evaluation for pre-requisites, so I might use that to check. Have any of you filled out that form before submitting your applications? 

No, it’s not just any English courses, they have certain requirements for them to accept the course. Like, the course should’ve included 20 pages of writing, at least, which counted for 50% of your grade, among other requirements. They didn’t accept some of the English courses I’ve taken before so I had to find one they would and I’m taking it this semester.

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5 hours ago, meiwenx said:

Hey guys! I will be applying to Bing's BAT program and am confused by their criteria for Composition 1 and 2. Is it just any English composition courses? I also know they have a transcript evaluation for pre-requisites, so I might use that to check. Have any of you filled out that form before submitting your applications? 

I've used the single course evaluation form for my prior university's version of Comp II (Professional Writing for Health Professions) and Stats (Biometrics) as I was a bio/pre-health student and they weren't the typical, standard courses and both were accepted thankfully! You just fill-in the form and submit a syllabus for the class. They got back to me in a day or two for each. Not sure how long it takes for a full transcript evaluation though, but Bing has been extremely responsive whenever I've reached out so it's probably best to find out what you still need before you apply so you'll know if you have time to retake anything you need to!

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