Cleveland State University Basic BSN

[Springflower]

I am thinking about applying to the nursing program at CSU. I have pretty much completed all the pre reqs except for Chem I & II. I plan on taking one this spring and the other in the summer semester. I actually planned to apply to the program in January though (I saw online that you can apply as long as you have two of the science courses completed).

I heard how hard it may be to get in. Anyone in the basic BSN program now? My GPA is in the low 3's (3.2, 3.3) But I have pretty decent healthcare experience (been working at Cleveland Clinic for the past two and a half years). I plan to get references from my former NM and another nurse I used to work with. I hardly see CSU talked about around here lol.

Any info would be greatly appreciated!

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

Yes, in terms of competitiveness it is hard just because everyone wants to go into nursing now. Usually you need to have a high GPA but you have 2.5 years of healthcare experience which will make up for a lower GPA. Great letters of rec from healthcare professionals will help as well. Make sure you continue to work as an aide PRN while in school!

[Springflower]

Thanks for your response! Have you completed the program already? How did you like it?

[OUxPhys, BSN, RN]

I'm in the accelerated program but I asked about applying to the basic program if I didnt get in and the adviser said the basic program is more competitive because the students know they want to get into nursing. I love the CSU program. Ive talked with others who went to Ursuline or CWRU and Im glad I went with CSU.