Do I have a chance for Accelerated BSN in NJ @ Rutgers, UMDNJ, FDU, SetonHall, NJCU??

8packmurse · Jan 12, 2011

UMDNJ ABSN student here and recent grad from Rowan University with BS in Bio. Not sure about the other schools but I know my school has a gpa requirement of 3.0 for the program. If you have above that you should get in, but there are no exceptions for gpa's lower than 3.0. It is good that you come from a Bio background. The attrition rate here is 30-40% and the communication studies/art degree people don't have much of a shot.

nurseinnyc&nj, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Jan 12, 2011

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR ADVICE!!!!!!!!for some reasons, no one would reply to this...but your reply helped me alot!! =)

iPink, BSN, RN · Jan 17, 2011

the communication studies/art degree people don't have much of a shot.

Ignorant comment. :uhoh3:

This B.A. graduate has as much shot as science degrees grads. In fact, many of us are doing quite well.

@OP, as long as you have a 3.0 GPA, you'll get in UMDNJ. Good luck.

8packmurse · Jan 17, 2011

Yes students with B.A's or any other degree can and certainly do well in the program. With this said however, if you look up attrition statistics from your cohort you will find that the majority of students that fail or have to retake classes do not come from a degree deeply immersed in science. And in the OP's case or any other pre-med science degree, the organic chemistry/upper level biology classes do help....

nurseinnyc&nj, BSN, MSN, RN, APRN, NP · Jan 18, 2011

thank you for the replies! =) helps me a lot!

PhiladelphiaLove · Jan 21, 2011

Yes students with B.A's or any other degree can and certainly do well in the program. With this said however, if you look up attrition statistics from your cohort you will find that the majority of students that fail or have to retake classes do not come from a degree deeply immersed in science. And in the OP's case or any other pre-med science degree, the organic chemistry/upper level biology classes do help....

Keyword being HELP. Show me where you found your statistics please, since I know PLENTY of people with B.A.'s doing JUST fine in upper level classes.

8packmurse · Jan 21, 2011

since I know PLENTY of people with B.A.'s doing JUST fine in upper level classes.

I'm sure you do, there are plenty of students in my class with B.As that are also doing well. I did not say they can't do well, I was simply implying that students with these degrees may have more difficulty in the program. And if you would like specific statistics please refer to your CAS department (Center for Academic Success), since that is where I was given this information. I would drop names, however that's not allowed here on the forums.

Zyrasmom · Feb 10, 2011

I suppose your comments hit a soft spot for many people. I too have a B.A. and have been accepted into UMDNJ'S program. To tell someone that their degree may determine their success rate is a bit arrogant. Think about it, if this program was only for students whom had a Bachelor's in Science then people with B.A.'s wouldn't be eligble to apply. We are all trying to make changes in our lives because the economy has us second guessing what we first majored in, so this is a second chance to make a positive change. I understand that you weren't trying to be rude but often they say intelligent people lack social skills, no one is perfect but we don't need anyone shooting us down before we even get a running start!

chiasmus100 · Feb 11, 2011

maybe i should stick to my original plan of marrying well and getting a phd in english literature

Zyrasmom · Feb 11, 2011

Why? Did you get into a program?

samirac · Apr 28, 2011

i have a question! what was any of you guys gpa if you did get accepted into the nursing program??? i have a 3.0 and in the eof program! what should i do??