Brockton Hospital School of nursing

SailorVee93, ASN, RN · Apr 26, 2011

I'm still finishing up Pre-reqs, but I was accepted into Brockton Hospital School of nursing for the fall 2011. Since I have transferred around a bit I will be getting less than 30 credits from fisher college so I am not eligible to get an associates degree from them. I assume this means that I will just get a diploma in nursing from BHSN after passing the boards I would be an RN but what I was wondering is that since I won't have an associates degree would I still be able to get into an RN-BS program (Umass boston would probably be my first choice for example) Does any one have any advice for me? Should I go ahead and attend Brockton Hospital or should i continue to finish up my pre-reqs and apply to nursing programs that will give me an associates or bachelors degree?
Thanks!

Hi eap! I don't know much about the situation, but I think you should apply for a program that will reward you a degree. At least with a degree, you'll have more options for work and won't be as restricted when applying for hospitals or other positions. I would only say for you to attend Brockton Hospital if you have no other choice and the tuition fits into your financial needs. I hope this helps you out :)

Jennco21 · May 5, 2011

Brockton is considered one of the best programs and they are not bumping their students the same way other associate degree programs are for bachelors programs. My sister went to Brockton - if they are hiring when you graduate then they will recruit from their students. And yes you can do the RN to BSN. You just have to have the RN license.

I am in a little different situation. I have an associates in science and a bachelors already in other fields. I was accepted to Brockton, Dartmouth, etc. I am choosing Brockton because of their reputation and because nurses from some other schools have told me the nurses they see that came out of Brockton are very prepared and it is worth going there. With Dartmouth it would be much more travel time and I would still have to go all 4 years even with all the pre-requisites completed.

If you choose Brockton - I don't think you will be disappointed. Right now we all have to look to go on for bachelor degrees, but you will be able to work while you do the RN to BSN and that is helpful.

Good luck and maybe I will see you in August.

Jennco21 · May 5, 2011

Just as an FYI - not having an associates doesn't limit your ability to work. It is starting to get limited by not having a bachelors. But that may change because of the limit to the # of students that can go to school with the shortage of teachers. There are still a # of hospitals hiring associates degree and diploma students, but Boston hospitals and a few others are typically looking for a bachelors. And there are jobs outside of hospitals that hire diploma and associates. So just keep in mind that you want to go on for your bachelors in the long run. Again I have an associates in science already and a bachelors in communications, so I am in somewhat of a different situation, but I did my research so I could make a decision. and for me Brockton was best because I have too many bills to pay to stretch my funds for too long, so I am choosing a different route so I can work for the last stretch.

Good luck and let me know what you decide. Also Quincy is accepting applications for their evening program that starts in january- just another option for you. That program I don't know too much about.

roxxie1985 · Aug 14, 2011

Is it too late to apply for the fall 2011 nursing program for brockton hospital? If so when does the program start? Is it every january or summer or september?

MallyGirl · Mar 1, 2014

Just as an FYI - not having an associates doesn't limit your ability to work. It is starting to get limited by not having a bachelors. But that may change because of the limit to the # of students that can go to school with the shortage of teachers. There are still a # of hospitals hiring associates degree and diploma students, but Boston hospitals and a few others are typically looking for a bachelors. And there are jobs outside of hospitals that hire diploma and associates. So just keep in mind that you want to go on for your bachelors in the long run. Again I have an associates in science already and a bachelors in communications, so I am in somewhat of a different situation, but I did my research so I could make a decision. and for me Brockton was best because I have too many bills to pay to stretch my funds for too long, so I am choosing a different route so I can work for the last stretch.
Good luck and let me know what you decide. Also Quincy is accepting applications for their evening program that starts in january- just another option for you. That program I don't know too much about.

Hi Jennco21! How was your time at BHSON? I also have some concerns about the diploma only part of the program. I just received my acceptance letter but I'm just trying to figure this all out! Any information, and opinions/your experiences with the BHSON program would be helpful. Thank you!!! :)

amyjordan · Dec 13, 2022

I HIGHLY RECOMMEND ANYONE THINKING OF APPLYING TO THIS SCHOOL LOOK UP THEIR FAIL OUT RATE! IF YOU CAN’T FIND THAT INFO ONLINE - CALL THEM ALD ASK THEM! IT HAS A HIGH FAIL OUT RATE!