CT Colleges Ready to apply for 2009!!

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Hello, I just thought to start a thread, for support and information for the future nursing students from Connecticut area. As we all know, it's hard to get in to the program. so let's try to work together with new advisements, precautions, suggestions and support. Does anyone is ready to apply this coming spring? has anyone has taken the TEAS test? :nuke:

Hey Ir,

Did Cochran contact you? I cant even get them on the phone, LOL... I did request a application, tho I am not ready yet. Let us know your progress, its sooo ncoureaging seeing one of our own making it thru the hoops of nursing school.

Regi

Hey Regi and all

Actually I did called them, (Cochran) but I was told that they were very busy with the new students coming in from last admission. The lady the I spoke with, was very pleasant and told me to keep calling for new info for 2009 acceptance...so really we just need to be persistent.

Honestly, it's hard to get a hold of the nursing staff in each school. Regi, we here because we know what we want...you are working hard as much as I have.

let me just share with all of you!!

I just drove 24 hours from Hartford CT to Kingsland, GA My hubby is in active duty there. I am tired and sleepy. cannot wait when this is over and get back home for good. FYI....the heat here is horrible...the nursing schools in here are very selective, and not easy to get in.

anyway, I went to CT for a week just to take care my mother-in-law..she's 83...just had a colostomy, and ladies....it was an experiece...thanksfully she will be having a surgery soon to re-attach her colon, the good news was that she is clear of any malignacy. the experience comfirmed once again that I desire to be a good nurse.

thank you all for your support

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My score on the TEAS was an 83 which wasn't terrific. My first choice was SCSU Accelerated because I already have a bacherlors degree. They are accepting new students. The distance for me is about an hour each way but I will suck it up for the two years and since I already have so many classes transferred like the A&P and Micro and English and Soc I will only have to go 2-3 days a week.

:argue:

O.K, I feel discouraged right now. I am applying to SCSU for the Accelerated degrees, of course the applications for the nursing school will be out in Nov. Did they tell you why you did not get in? Was it the GPA?

Did you have all the pre-reqs? Did they interview you?

I want to have a feel of what to expect.

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Hello all. Couple of questions. The first is for those who took the online assesment for the teas. I was wondering how accurate it is. I ask because the math portion (which is my biggest worry) I only got 3 wrong, but there was not much algebra (if I remember correctly what algebra is) no finding the area of a triangle, no long solving for x equations. They did have fractions which is where I need work, and minor unit conversion where I need to brush up abit although I did ok cause I have been pre studying chemistry. Mostly word problems, finding the mean, percentages ect. To make a long question short, did you find the online assesment reflective of the actual test?

Question 2 I am thinking about sending my application to some BSN programs also, as a transfer student because It would be about the same length of time an ADN as I already have a bachelors degree. They all say space is limited for transfer students. Has anyone tried this route? Just looking for some insight.

Thanks guys.

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Actually the TEAS assesment, was helpful,but somewhat diffreret than the actual test. remember, very little anatomy, but lots of Biology, physics,Chem and measurement. Good luck...you will be fine.

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Hello all. Couple of questions. The first is for those who took the online assesment for the teas. I was wondering how accurate it is. I ask because the math portion (which is my biggest worry) I only got 3 wrong, but there was not much algebra (if I remember correctly what algebra is) no finding the area of a triangle, no long solving for x equations. They did have fractions which is where I need work, and minor unit conversion where I need to brush up abit although I did ok cause I have been pre studying chemistry. Mostly word problems, finding the mean, percentages ect. To make a long question short, did you find the online assesment reflective of the actual test?

Question 2 I am thinking about sending my application to some BSN programs also, as a transfer student because It would be about the same length of time an ADN as I already have a bachelors degree. They all say space is limited for transfer students. Has anyone tried this route? Just looking for some insight.

Thanks guys.

I am pretty new to this site though I have been visiting it daily for a while. I have a bachelors degree.and I am also applying to nursing school. I have called several schools such as WCSU, Uconn, and a few others and the first question they ask is "have you applied to the accelerated program?" so I submitted my transcripts to SCSU. What is amazing to me is that they said I needed only one prerequisite, Chem, but NCC said I have to take AP 1 & 11, and micro. I have these credits taken them many moons ago. So I have decided to take only chem this fall, apply to the ACE program and keep my fingers crossed. If I do not get in, then I will re-take the other prereq's and apply next cycle.

What schools are you applying to Deannah? Does anyone know any other school with a second degree BSN that is less than two years?

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I am pretty new to this site though I have been visiting it daily for a while. I have a bachelors degree.and I am also applying to nursing school. I have called several schools such as WCSU, Uconn, and a few others and the first question they ask is "have you applied to the accelerated program?" so I submitted my transcripts to SCSU. What is amazing to me is that they said I needed only one prerequisite, Chem, but NCC said I have to take AP 1 & 11, and micro. I have these credits taken them many moons ago. So I have decided to take only chem this fall, apply to the ACE program and keep my fingers crossed. If I do not get in, then I will re-take the other prereq's and apply next cycle.

What schools are you applying to Deannah? Does anyone know any other school with a second degree BSN that is less than two years?

You need way more than one pre-req for the ACE at SCSU. YOu need A&P 1 &2, Micro, Chem 1, Mat 107, 108 which is statistics and math for the natural sciences which only SCSU offers but you could possibly get to transfer another course. It is HIGHLY competetive. I applied and did not get in and my friend did and she has over a 3.6. They take the cream of the crop. I would suggest applying to many schools as a back up.

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What is amazing to me is that they said I needed only one prerequisite, Chem, but NCC said I have to take AP 1 & 11, and micro. I have these credits taken them many moons ago. So I have decided to take only chem this fall, apply to the ACE program and keep my fingers crossed. If I do not get in, then I will re-take the other prereq's and apply next cycle.

What schools are you applying to Deannah? Does anyone know any other school with a second degree BSN that is less than two years?

Well I know that most of the bsn program in CT have a accelerated degree program. If you search here you can find them .

http://www.allnursingschools.com/find/CT/

most require (from what I can tell) a decent amount of pre-reqs though. I will be sending my application to all of the bsn programs in my area, but as a transfer student because I'll still need pre reqs. I am also applying to a few ADN programs as well. There are about 3 out of state programs that you can look into if you don't mind the commute.

Good luck, and double check that info with someone in Southern cause they show a lot of prerequisites on there website, including classes I couldn't find at any CC.:up:

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Thanks for your input. Maybe I should have mentioned that I have all the other pre-req's like maths, stat and English completed during within the last few years when I was completing my bachelor's. The pre-reqs am talking about, A&P 1 & 11 and Micro are classes I had taken for my first degree (which was healthcare related but from a foreign country). SCSU accepted them for transfer. NCC said they would not accept credits that are more than seven years old. I would love to apply to many schools but, these classes are expensive and I am penny-pinching. I would hate to pay for pre-reqs with money I do not have only to find out I did not really require them, in the event of getting into SCSU. I hear it is very competitive but I am choosing to keep my faith. I will take Chem and apply to SCSU and BHSN and if I do not get in, then hopefully by then I will have a job to pay for them.

:confused: I still do not understand why Accelerated BSN has fewer demands and shorter training time than the ADN. To me it looks loopsided.

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Hi!

I stumbled across this post and had a few questions.

-Bridgeport Hospital offers a certificate program. With this degree would it be possible to eventually get your APRN if you have a B.S. in another field?

I'm interested in Bridgeport but with my ultimate goal of becoming an NP, I believe you need your BSN...

Any advice on schools that offer accelerated programs for non-nursing majors?

I've looked at Yale, Southern, Quinnipiac and Fairfield. Any I'm missing?

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don't know if anyone is wandering onto this post but I have some quick information that might be helpful. I am a 40 year old mother of 4 and I live in Wolcott(north of Waterbury) and go to Norwalk CC and will graduate May 2009 with my RN. My advice:

* dont put all your eggs in one basket, I applied to all the 2 year CC programs as well as Bridgeport and St. Vincents. Its very competitive out there and these schools have about 400-500 applicants and they only have room for about 100 students. Being good isint always good enough and luck plays a part. My 3.2 got me on Naug. valleys wait list.

*St.Vincents may not take all of the pore reqs you took as they are a private college and like you to take classes at thier college.

* Bridgeport is a diploma program, but if you take your pre reqs at Housatonic CC it will be an associates degree.doesnt make sense, seems like a monopoly to me, but its how its done. They are one of the oldest Hospital programs in the country and the only left in the state. excellent program.

* the Community colleges focus on lots of hospital training, not just Bridgeport's program.

*I also applied to Southern just as a backup plan. If I didnt get into any 2 year schools, I would have focused on chipping away at the BSN requirements while waiting to apply teh next year at teh 2 year programs.

* The Community Colleges have changed their programs to be all identical. You apply to the school of first choice and submit appl. to 1st choice school. you mark off your 2nd and 3rd choices. This new way also helps if you get into school further away, transferring after 1st semester to closer school will be possible.

* If you want this bad enough, you can do it and it will be worth the sacrifice.

I have traveled to Norwalk from my home for almost 2 years, at least 2-3 days a week, sometimes 4 days a week. My clinicals have been at Norwalk Hospital and even Stamford Hospital. It has been difficult as we have cars that are 10 years old and many many many miles on them. This semester I have started taking the train and it has been great. Saves money, gained study time and I don't have to deal with traffic..

Think of the sacrifice this way..suck it up for 2 years and it will pay off or don't and be where you are now in 2 years....

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Hi Trep,

Boy am I glad I stumbled upon your post. I too applied to all of the 2 year programs and for good reason. i was originally supposed to go to Bridgeport Hospital program, however some problems with my employer thwarted that plan. Now I am due to start Norwalk in January and I have been looking for someone that is familiar with the program to offer advice and tell me that I am not making a bad decision in going with my second choice school rather than waiting until next September, and beginning at Bridgeport. So what do you think about the program? I have had long talks with several of the teachers and many are not that personable. is this the wrong impression? I ask this because I wonder if that translates into how eager they are to offer assistance when students need help. I too will be taking the train or bus in because I can't do the traffic that early in the morning. In short, please dish on the program.

Thanks

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Thanks for the great info!

My situation is a little different, and although I love the community college setting, I ideally want to have an RN in 1 year...

I've already gotten my associates at Manchester community and will have my B.S. in Biology from UCONN this may.

Do you think if I apply to Bridgeport that I will have my ASN upon completion?

Then if I do choose to become an APRN (which is my ultimate goal), I could always do an RN to BSN program and then do my masters from there....

I just feel like I'm going in circles with school, and I just want to be done already!

hopefully I'll get into a BSN program, but my GPA isn't the greatest, so I'm very skeptical :banghead:

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