I got accepted to the program with 20 points, as did my friend. Nobody else we know has been accepted, although I heard that some students were accepted with 18 points.
In two semesters, Goodwin is switching from the NLN to the TEAS. No big deal, just be sure to study for the right exam. Make sure you have 7 classes (7 points), keep a GPA of at least 3.5 (3 points) and KILL it on the NLN/TEAS, whichever it is when you take it.
The coursework is much more extensive than it is at community colleges, but Goodwin is pricey, and you definitely get what you pay for. The materials and the professors are excellent, but if you want to know the information, you could learn it anywhere. The Goodwin professors are there to actually help you.
It's a very time-intensive program. Is it hard to get good grades? Well...it's a difficult program with a lot of clinical and lecture/class demands. The only parts of the nursing program that can be done online are prereqs and the RN to BSN courses.
It is demanding. It is exhausting. It it will make you cry, make you crazy, and make you wonder WHY you ever wanted to be a nurse. But, after you are blessed to be instructed by some of the most beautiful, talented, skilled instructors (with legit street-cred); you will be a competent, fantastic, compassionate RN.
Can you specify what you mean by "very time-intensive"? How may hours per week and days per week do you spend in class/clinicals? Is it possible to manage a job and a family and complete the program?
I know several people who manage families, and school/clinical. Clinical picks are done by a lottery though, so if you don't have a job that is willing to be flexible for the 16 months that you're in clinical, you May find yourself in a bind. Fortunately, there are a lot classmates who will be willing to switch clinical sites/times/days.
At other schools, students get assigned a clinical. They have to take what they get. At Goodwin there may be around 8-10 different choices. It offers a lot of opportunities.
Awesome. Thanks. Is there a place where you can communicate with other students to trade clinical times in the first semester before you know everyone?
The clinical days/times/locations are posted so that you can pick out your top 3. People are always willing to swap. If you know who's in your cohort, it's really not difficult, but you all become like a family, so it's an "everybody in the same boat situation.
You couldn't have said it any better! I just started and my first exam for nur 100 is Monday. I'm overwhelmed and I've cried. Lots of studying and everyone is different. I study everyday prob 3 hours or more to go over the stuff. Reading material is intense, but we all can't memorize everything. Is there any advice you can give for nur 100?
Very nervous waiting to hear back from the program. Has anyone heard when we hear back? Hoping to balance a full time job and nursing school together. I am also nervous that the classes/clinical time will intefer.
I wish they had online options for some of the class portion....less time commitments where you have to be there. There isn't a huge difference between them and UCONN's certificate program for example, which is a one year program.....It would be awesome if they had some online options and more flexibility. That really is the only thing that sets them apart from other schools....but more flexibility would attract better students and make their reputation better. Maybe that will incorporate that soon?
Does anyone know how long it usually takes to hear back about being accepted? With 16 points I don't think I have a good shot, but I'm nervous still! I would like extra time if I need to retake. Figuring I would've heard something ? Or it takes a very long time
I've been reading a ton of posts, and anxiously waiting. I emailed Chelsea (nursing) to ask, and she said they were still working on the scoring. I read above that May class was accepted with 16 points. Which I thought I had no chance as I have 16 as well, knowing other classes in the past the least was 18. This gives me hope. I have checked my mail everyday just praying. I almost died when I saw the thin envelope thinking it was a rejection, but was the deans list. lol..
I read it can take up to 6 weeks. Fall registration starts the 19th, so has to be before then. I know we all just hope for sooner than later. We all want this! Good luck to you :)
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It's a very time-intensive program. Is it hard to get good grades? Well...it's a difficult program with a lot of clinical and lecture/class demands. The only parts of the nursing program that can be done online are prereqs and the RN to BSN courses.
It is demanding. It is exhausting. It it will make you cry, make you crazy, and make you wonder WHY you ever wanted to be a nurse. But, after you are blessed to be instructed by some of the most beautiful, talented, skilled instructors (with legit street-cred); you will be a competent, fantastic, compassionate RN.
I think that makes it manageable.