BSHP Spring 2021 (Baptist School of Health Professions) ADN

Renvee · Oct 12, 2020

Oh that’s great! I also applied for the LVN program in case I don’t get into the ADN program, any thoughts on that one? Also how many are in your evening cohort?

Psychnursehopeful, ASN, RN · Oct 13, 2020

2 minutes ago, Renvee said:

Oh that’s great! I also applied for the LVN program in case I don’t get into the ADN program, any thoughts on that one? Also how many are in your evening cohort?

The evening cohort adds the lvn-RN students at the end of year 1. A few of the lvns in our cohort actually went to BSHP. The reason they all came back; career advancement. Personally I wanted to become a RN to work critical care or at the least in the Acute Care setting (a hospital) and I did not want to do LTC so RN school it was! A LVN is a Nurse. LVN or RN is a personal choice. The RN role fit my needs as far as patient acuity, pay, and employment opportunities.

Renvee · Oct 14, 2020

Hey guys! Check your emails! I got in!

SGonzo90 · Oct 14, 2020

I got in as well! Thank you Jesus! ??

Renvee · Oct 16, 2020

On 10/12/2020 at 5:02 PM, Psychnursehopeful said:

The evening cohort adds the lvn-RN students at the end of year 1. A few of the lvns in our cohort actually went to BSHP. The reason they all came back; career advancement. Personally I wanted to become a RN to work critical care or at the least in the Acute Care setting (a hospital) and I did not want to do LTC so RN school it was! A LVN is a Nurse. LVN or RN is a personal choice. The RN role fit my needs as far as patient acuity, pay, and employment opportunities.

Hey! If you don’t mind me asking, how was the tuition and costs for the program? Did FAFSA help you a lot or did you have to take a student loan? I saw on the web that the total estimate cost is 29k is that a year or for the entire program?

ajem27 · Oct 16, 2020

3 hours ago, Renvee said:

Hey! If you don’t mind me asking, how was the tuition and costs for the program? Did FAFSA help you a lot or did you have to take a student loan? I saw on the web that the total estimate cost is 29k is that a year or for the entire program?

This was for my admitting cohort, IDK if pricing has changed. I do get a pell grant but it is not enough to enough tuition- usually it only covers a little less than half. I had to take out student loans to cover the rest. The books for the first semester will be pretty pricey as well as all the supplies you’re going to need.

Renvee · Oct 19, 2020

On 10/16/2020 at 4:46 AM, ajem27 said:

This was for my admitting cohort, IDK if pricing has changed. I do get a pell grant but it is not enough to enough tuition- usually it only covers a little less than half. I had to take out student loans to cover the rest. The books for the first semester will be pretty pricey as well as all the supplies you’re going to need.

Thank you so much! This is very helpful since I’m trynna have a financial plan with the next few semesters! How is the program going? Do you know if your cohort will still be online for next semester? I’m currently from California and trying to set my moving arrangements and if they won't be doing in person classes for the upcoming semester, I need to adjust.

ajem27 · Oct 19, 2020

9 hours ago, Renvee said:

Thank you so much! This is very helpful since I’m trynna have a financial plan with the next few semesters! How is the program going? Do you know if your cohort will still be online for next semester? I’m currently from California and trying to set my moving arrangements and if they won't be doing in person classes for the upcoming semester, I need to adjust.

It’s going good so far. I’m half way through the 3rd semester. I took Peds this term and it’s definitely the hardest course so far. I’m starting OB on Monday. I’m not sure if we will be back on campus but I doubt it. Things are constantly changing, so they told us to expect to be online but to be prepared to come to campus when needed. So, no solid answers. I’m pretty sure it will be online to be honest. Even if it’s still online, You will need to come to campus to do lab and of course you have to do your clinicals.

Renvee · Oct 19, 2020

It sounds so challenging especially with everything online. Are your clinicals not virtual? I saw some schools doing clinicals and labs virtually which seemed a bit difficult since they don’t get the same experience.

ajem27 · Oct 19, 2020

25 minutes ago, Renvee said:

It sounds so challenging especially with everything online. Are your clinicals not virtual? I saw some schools doing clinicals and labs virtually which seemed a bit difficult since they don’t get the same experience.

As of right now, due to Governor Abbots order, 50% of clinicals are online for first year students (semester 1 and 2) and 100% for second year students (semester 3 and 4). So, you still have to complete half of your clinical hours (48 hours is half) at a clinical site even though you will be doing online simulations and case studies for half. You will still do labs for skills on campus in small groups. I don’t know how much longer that will be in place. Things could change by the time you start and that order may not be applicable to you because you didn’t start during Covid/it may be canceled. Virtual clinicals suck and we are at a huge disadvantage all around. Employers are already asking how many hours were completed online vs at a site. The good thing is that BHS recruits directly from within their program, so we have that going for us. This is just how it is with Covid though, out of anyone’s control.

Renvee · Oct 19, 2020

I heard BHS does prioritize their graduates when it comes to jobs, so that should be good. I bet it’s challenging to do clinicals online, I’m glad you’re holding up well!

does baptist give out uniforms or they provide badges but you have to get your own scrubs for the term?
Also sorry for the many questions, it’s super hard finding a BHS student that’s willing to share their experience.

On 10/14/2020 at 12:04 PM, SGonzo90 said:

I got in as well! Thank you Jesus! ??

CONGRATS! I guess we’ll see each other when school starts (hopefully not online) LOL

ajem27 · Oct 19, 2020

2 minutes ago, Renvee said:

I heard BHS does prioritize their graduates when it comes to jobs, so that should be good. I bet it’s challenging to do clinicals online, I’m glad you’re holding up well!

does baptist give out uniforms or they provide badges but you have to get your own scrubs for the term?
Also sorry for the many questions, it’s super hard finding a BHS student that’s willing to share their experience.

CONGRATS! I guess we’ll see each other when school starts (hopefully not online) LOL

Every alumni I know has had a job lined up before they graduated. Yes it’s been difficult but I’m hanging in there LOL I just want to be done honestly! Hahaha it’s okay! I had all the same questions when I started. You will purchase a patch from them ($5 each) that needs to be sewn onto the left upper arm of your scrubs. So you can buy whatever scrubs you want, just have to put the patch on them. We wear navy. You can also wear a white navy or black long sleeve shirt under your scrubs. If you want to wear a jacket it has to be a navy scrub jacket with a patch as well.

But yes hopefully!