BSHP Summer 2019 San Antonio ADN

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Howdy! I plan on applying to Baptist School of Health Professions Summer 2019 ADN. Please comment if you have any information regarding BSHP, the Baptist Health System in general or if you plan to attend. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Y'all.

On 5/21/2019 at 8:32 PM, calcgirl314 said:

I’m a recent grad from the BSHP RN program. I was in the evening cohort. I just passed NCLEX and I’m an RN now. I can answer any questions you might have. It’s a really good program. As far as stats are concerned, the cohort before me had 100% NCLEX pass rate on the first try.

Can you tell me what are the hours and what days you attend for the evening cohort?

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6 minutes ago, Shantay 27 said:

Can you tell me what are the hours and what days you attend for the evening cohort?

Were you at the orientation?

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1 minute ago, Psychnursehopeful said:

Were you at the orientation?

I haven't start yet but I have completed all my preq. Im trying to decide which school will be best for me due to me having a full time day job.

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33 minutes ago, Shantay 27 said:

I haven't start yet but I have completed all my preq. Im trying to decide which school will be best for me due to me having a full time day job.

Hours are 5:30-8:30 ish. 12 hour clinicals are Saturday or Friday. 7-7

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Just now, Psychnursehopeful said:

Hours are 5:30-8:30 ish. 12 hour clinicals are Saturday or Friday. 7-7

Thank you for responding

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On 6/24/2019 at 3:47 PM, Psychnursehopeful said:

Did you ever have a Sunday clinical?

How was it in the evening classes? How do you balance fulltime work and evening classes? How much workload is in the 1st and 2nd semester (1yr)?

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28 minutes ago, PrismovingUp said:

How was it in the evening classes? How do you balance fulltime work and evening classes? How much workload is in the 1st and 2nd semester (1yr)?

I'm starting the last 8 weeks of the first year. So each 16 week semester is broken down into 8 weeks. You have foundation didactic 4cr hours + clinical 1st 8 weeks, commons didactic 3cr hrs + clinical 2nd 8 weeks, Complex didactic 3cr hours + clinical 3rd 8 weeks, the last 8 weeks Mental health didactic 2 cr hours + clinical and Pharmacology didactic NO clinical . Each clinical is worth 2 cr hours pass or fail. Notice that foundations is worth 4 credit hours it goes along way towards your GPA. Most students are parents and/or working. I would say that the evening group is more close knit since it's about 20-30 vs 90+ in the day. You have 3 instructors and will rotate clinical sites. Unlike the day program all of the instructors in the evening will know your name. The evening group is typically more mature than day cohort.

The workload gets more and more heavy as the year progresses. If you want to barely pass just read the PowerPoints, if you want to get As like myself I would suggest read the PowerPoints before lecture, take notes during lecture on blank paper NOT a copy of the PowerPoint, read the book chapters and the ATI book, study outsider material like Sarah registerednurse RN Youtube videos and definitely use a NCLEX review book. Throw your social life away! Those who don't, typically struggle every test and are usually the ones who fail out of the program.

The two main evening instructors have been the same for the past 5+ years and are extremely knowledgeable and experienced 20+ years each. The instructors are friendly and approachable. The passing grade is 76, they do not round! One student failed with 75.97. Clinicals are typically Saturday. Don't miss a clinical or be late. You'll fail if you miss. Write-ups if you are 1 minute late. Enough write ups you fail clinical. If you fail clinical you fail didactic/lecture portion.

With that said I love the program, I'm so glad I chose evenings. If you have any additional questions I'll be happy to help.

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The people that work. Do they work full time? How would you describe the workload of each class so far? Do the instructors actually care or do they just show up, teach and that's it? How much is the actual ADN program? This school is recognized, right? I just want to make sure its credible especially putting in all that work!! What has been the most challenging so far?

2 hours ago, Psychnursehopeful said:

I'm starting the last 8 weeks of the first year. So each 16 week semester is broken down into 8 weeks. You have foundation didactic 4cr hours + clinical 1st 8 weeks, commons didactic 3cr hrs + clinical 2nd 8 weeks, Complex didactic 3cr hours + clinical 3rd 8 weeks, the last 8 weeks Mental health didactic 2 cr hours + clinical and Pharmacology didactic NO clinical . Each clinical is worth 2 cr hours pass or fail. Notice that foundations is worth 4 credit hours it goes along way towards your GPA. Most students are parents and/or working. I would say that the evening group is more close knit since it's about 20-30 vs 90+ in the day. You have 3 instructors and will rotate clinical sites. Unlike the day program all of the instructors in the evening will know your name. The evening group is typically more mature than day cohort.

The workload gets more and more heavy as the year progresses. If you want to barely pass just read the PowerPoints, if you want to get As like myself I would suggest read the PowerPoints before lecture, take notes during lecture on blank paper NOT a copy of the PowerPoint, read the book chapters and the ATI book, study outsider material like Sarah registerednurse RN Youtube videos and definitely use a NCLEX review book. Throw your social life away! Those who don't, typically struggle every test and are usually the ones who fail out of the program.

The two main evening instructors have been the same for the past 5+ years and are extremely knowledgeable and experienced 20+ years each. The instructors are friendly and approachable. The passing grade is 76, they do not round! One student failed with 75.97. Clinicals are typically Saturday. Don't miss a clinical or be late. You'll fail if you miss. Write-ups if you are 1 minute late. Enough write ups you fail clinical. If you fail clinical you fail didactic/lecture portion.

With that said I love the program, I'm so glad I chose evenings. If you have any additional questions I'll be happy to help.

The people that work. Do they work full time? How would you describe the workload of each class so far? Do the instructors actually care or do they just show up, teach and that's it? How much is the actual ADN program? This school is recognized, right? I just want to make sure its credible especially putting in all that work!! What has been the most challenging so far?

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I'd recommend you do your own research into their accreditation and cost for your peace of mind ? Yes most work full time. Some do well while others fail. It depends on the person. Gratitude goes a long way in nursing especially as a student.

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What states are covered once you get an RN license? What has been challenged you the most? Do you work full time?

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50 minutes ago, PrismovingUp said:

What states are covered once you get an RN license? What has been challenged you the most? Do you work full time?

Tell us more about you Pris where are you from and what are your goals?

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Hi Psychnursehopeful,

I am a native here in San Antonio, tx. My goal is to be an RN. I will like to be an OR Nurse or be at the Cardiology department. I've yet to be exposed to other departments and other potential possibilities down the road. I've also considered maybe somewhere down the road something administrative, but not sure yet. But I want to learn, be as knowledgeable as I can be (although I'm positive there is always room to learn new things especially in the revolving medical field). Take care of my patients to the utmost that I can, that is due to growing up and seeing my dad who is diabetic and what he has been through. It's definitely been a journey. Plus, I've always had the heart to help people.

How about you Psychnursehopeful? Tell me about yourself.

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