Cold Feet for NYU Accel. BSN

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School starts in a little over a week, and I am facing the reality of the debt that comes with NYU Nursing. NYU was the only program I applied to, and I was so excited to get in that I didn't fully realize the amount of money it cost. Though this Accelerated BSN program is ideal, I am seeking advice on whether or not I should withdraw my acceptance and choose something cheaper in the Fall.

This is a huge debate in my head...is the school where you get a BSN important when you apply for an MSN? NYU MSN-Nurse Practitioner is unquestionably my top choice after I finsh the BSN. If I were to get my BSN elsewhere, would that harm my chances of getting into NYU for grad school?

Another consideration: My GPA from my first degree is a meager 3.28...thankfully NYU's application is a little well rounded and looks at other factors. Should I choose to look for a cheaper BSN, would my low GPA put me out of the running for schools like Hunter?

Is Hunter even a good program? I was attracted to NYU for it's learning environment, supportive atmosphere and good clinical experience. I hear a lot about the disorganization of CUNY schools...is it really that bad?

Also, if I did take on the debt from NYU, are hospitals eager to repay loans?

I'm in need of some serious guidance. Please help. Thanks.

Jlan, thanks for the information but can you disclose whats good and whats bad about the NYU ABSN program? I got accepted into the spring program and I just wanted to speak to someone who is currently enrolled in the program. Any feedback would be greatly appreciate it :) BTW you have good points on other schools..

Can someone please tell me how NYU's transfer nursing program is? What is your schedule like? Not the accelerated track, just the college trasfer track. thank you!

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Hey nurstudent12,

I suggest you start your own thread if you want an answer to your question or do a search for NYU threads. There is a lot of recently posted information on NYU's program on allnurses (including several posts by me).

Classes are the same for college transfer, accelerated students, and traditional 4 year students. All three kinds of students take their classes together, have the same course load, and have the same requirements. The only difference is that accelerated students take a summer semester in order to graduate early. So, any information you see that says 'accelerated' or 'traditional' will still apply to you as a transfer as long as you realize you will have the summer off if you want it.

Hi nurstudent12,

Yes, ExpatHopeful is right, you end up taking all the same classes as the accelerated students. I'm currently in the program and starting my clinicals in the Fall. I transferred as a traditional student and after finishing my prerequisites at NYU I choose the accelerated route.

My Fall semester class schedule has 5 classes: Integrative Seminar, Health Assessment and Promotion, Adult & Elderly I, Professional Nursing and Pathophysiology. I'm sure this is plenty to keep us busy!!

So far I took all my liberal arts and pre-reqs at NYU and I love the environment. I have heard many good things and bad things (overcrowded lectures) about their nursing program but I didn't care. This is the school I was aiming for and I'm just so happy I got in! It is definitely a financial sacrifice, because by the time I will be done I will owe a lot of money but I have faith in finding a job....hopefully! During my core and liberal arts classes I had lectures with over 100 students and that didn't really bother me. If you're focused and really want to learn, nothing will stop you. Plus the professors do a great job in keeping everyone interested and somewhat involved in class participation. It's all up to you and what you will make out of it!

Good luck and feel free to ask anything.

Kika

Thank you for the information. I was accepted in Shenandoah U in Virginia, but I would like to like in NY and I have all their pre-reqs done. At SU, I have to take college chem. still. I'm just worried that the school load will be too much. Are you in classes for hours or can you take the class like 3 times a week where it's only like an hour and a half each day? Also, can you be in the program part-time?

Well, the program is pretty rough and between lectures, lab simulations and clinicals my week is pretty much all booked up!

You do get one day off, plus Saturday and Sunday but still...

Lectures are usually between 2 to 3 1/2 hours, simulations are also a little over 2 hours and clinicals are from 7.30 am to 3.30 pm but only every other week for the first semester. I spoke to people in the program and they told me it's pretty hardcore and the faculty does not recommend working at the same time. If you really have to, try to limit your hours to 20 per week. I think I've heard about a few people doing it part-time, but I'm not really sure if it's an option. Call them up and ask, they are usually very helpful!

I hope this helps...

Does anybody have a break down of what the cost would be to attend NYU's ABSN program? I saw previous figure of 120k is that right?

It's about $22k per semester x 4 semesters

so 22k x 4 for tuition only?

I guess that wouldn't cover room and board then right?

Yes, that's without room and board

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