Goldfarb/Barnes Jewish College of Nursing

badbiznatch · Jun 16, 2010

thanks for the great info!so what is the hiring rate in the st.louis area,because i am worried that when i start I wont be able to find a job.did alot students find jobs out of school?and everyone says that going to barnes really looks good on resumes because of the school's great record.but i hear so much about new graduates not finding jobs it drives me crazy

MONurse82 · Jun 16, 2010

you are welcome :)

well, i know any accelerated program looks good on a resume. as it should, for it is no easy feat! i was offered three positions before i accepted the one i chose. i was a tech at a local hospital before the program began, which likely helped me with job hunting, having a bsn helps a lot too, and starting the application process early will also improve your chances. i have a few friends that have been offered positions, others have not had any luck yet.

i suppose if you look at it this way - you will be graduating with a bsn from a well respected institution and a previous degree to boot. you are setting yourself up well. that said, the economy has taken it's toll on nurses and it is harder to find a job than it has been in the past. that's not to say that it's impossible to find a job though.

working as a tech during your second or final semester of nursing school (even if it is prn) this will help you very very much in finding post-graduation employment.

i wouldn't worry about all this yet though. take it one step at a time, one chapter at a time, and one test at a time. you are less likely to become overwhelmed this way.

-monurse82 :nurse:

edspencer · Jun 26, 2010

I just started my first semester in the Upper Division May 2010. I was originally put on the waiting list and found out about 2-3 months before the start of the semester. I would make sure you have your immunizations up-to-date and PROOF of that. I did not buy my uniforms yet b/c I will not need them until my second term. Bring someone with you to orientaion (parent, friend, sibling, etc) it will make you feel more comfortable. Each teacher/class is different so if you have any specific questions just ask.

Otherwise I am REALLY enjoying my time at Barnes. The teachers are knowledgeable and helpful. They have a 98% pass rate (Check me on that) for the nursing boards. You will recieve a BSN and hospitals are moving towards not accepting below that. It is hard work, and don't expect to have much of a life outside of nursin school, but oherwise once graduation comes it will all be worth it!!

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krestniy · Jun 28, 2010

Just a month or two ago - I was #9 on the wait list for the Upper Division program - to start in January of 2011. A few days ago I was contacted and told that my spot is now reserved and confirmed for the start date of January 18th, 2010.

jenmlp · Jul 17, 2010

Hello Everyone! I am on the wait list for Upper Division Jan/2011 ..I am just wondering how you all like the program and how the schedule is for the Upper Division?? Any info/advice is greatly appreciated! Thanks=)

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badbiznatch · Jul 26, 2010

i am on the waiiting list also. I wonder how fast the list moves. Im like #16 and my friend is #35, which really worries her.does ne one know like a rough estimate of how many people actually drop or for some reason dont get in ?

krestniy · Jul 27, 2010

I think that the program itself is 25 people or so. If you are in Top 10 and there are more than 5 months left, you'll get in. This is just my rough guesstimate, based on my subjective experience :)

twalt500 · Aug 17, 2010

you are welcome :)
well, i know any accelerated program looks good on a resume. as it should, for it is no easy feat! i was offered three positions before i accepted the one i chose. i was a tech at a local hospital before the program began, which likely helped me with job hunting, having a bsn helps a lot too, and starting the application process early will also improve your chances. i have a few friends that have been offered positions, others have not had any luck yet.
i suppose if you look at it this way - you will be graduating with a bsn from a well respected institution and a previous degree to boot. you are setting yourself up well. that said, the economy has taken it's toll on nurses and it is harder to find a job than it has been in the past. that's not to say that it's impossible to find a job though.
working as a tech during your second or final semester of nursing school (even if it is prn) this will help you very very much in finding post-graduation employment.
i wouldn't worry about all this yet though. take it one step at a time, one chapter at a time, and one test at a time. you are less likely to become overwhelmed this way.
-monurse82

hi

i read your post. thank you so much for your encouragement. you are awesome. i too will be going to goldfarb. i am doing my prereq's now. i am wondering though.. how do people pay for this college? 38,000 is a lot to swallow, any advice? i already have a masters so a lot of free money is not there for me. plus i'm in serious debt already and scared i won't even qualify for a loan. the other huge fear is not being allowed to work while going for that one year. i really am stressing.

i had one gal tell me her mom went to goldfarb and then went to work for barnes and they paid for all of it!! how is this possible? i know that some hospitals will pay $4000 a year of it for 3-4 years or something.

anyone in my boat?

navalorange2 · Oct 1, 2010

You can get tuition assistance if you work for Barnes, Childrens, or St. Lukes. I'm sure there are more opportunities of that nature, but those are the only ones that I know of for certain. Its 4k/year. Also, they have scholarship opportunities! Don't forget about FAFSA, and check into loans through Wells Fargo. They have one available for future healthcare/nursing professions and is pretty lenient on disbursements. I'm a server while I'm in GSoN, but I'm also in the Upper Division track, so it's a little more forgiving when it comes to time :)

krestniy · Oct 2, 2010

I'm a server while I'm in GSoN, but I'm also in the Upper Division track, so it's a little more forgiving when it comes to time :)

I am also starting Upper Division in January. If I am well-organized will I have 10 hrs a week to do work? Will I also be able to have a life? :)

navalorange2 · Oct 4, 2010

Starting out you will be fine... the demand increases as the education does (understandably.) However, I've worked 20ish hours each term and have been sufficient. Having a life is do-able; just depends on the amount of money you want to spend when you want to do something! Its a give/take situation ie: "Hm, I'm a student trying to pay tuition... do I want to work tonight and make money, or do I want to go out and spend my last paycheck?" LOL Just keep up on readings and learn as you go and you'll be fine! You'll fall into the routine eventually (i still struggle sometimes) but you'll get it! Use every random minute you have to keep ahead and you'll be able to have more than enough social life! :)

krestniy · Oct 5, 2010

Thank you for the reply. I actually won't have any loans, I saved up enough to pay for the school. So I will only need to spend 10-15 hrs a week working at most, to pay for living expenses.

But I am currently taking A&P II and Nutrition (my last 2 prerequisites) and that, plus working 20 hrs a week is taking up a lion's share of my time. And my first term I will be taking not 2, but FOUR classes, including Pharmacology and Pathophysiology (plus clinicals), so I am kind of afraid that I won't have time for 'simple things' like working out and (love) life :) But your words were quite comforting.