I read a few pages back about HBU admissions for the Fall, but I wanted to resurrect the thread. I am really excited to have the admissions process over with, because it seems a lot less cut and dry than other schools, with first going through general admission, then nursing.
I spoke with a general admissions counselor because I was unable to reach anyone in the nursing school, and she said all of the nursing applications were just sent over so they are flooded with paperwork. Has anyone seen an adviser in the CON who has a good handle on the process?
I was applying to the ADN program. I have a BA already from Baylor, so I met the religion, english, and psyhcology course prereqs and am taking the A&P I in the summer and A&P II, Micro, and Growth & Development in the fall. I thought that the prereqs were part of the ADN program. It seems kind of hazy to me - I'll be taking those classes in the fall regardless if I'm admitted, but I'm confused as to whether or not the prereqs are part of the program or necessary to complete before admissions. I know 99% of other nursing programs require the prereqs, so I thought HBU would be a good fit for me since I needed to take the prereqs and I wanted to start now.
I hope this is all clear - my questions are about who has gone/is going through the admissions process and how they are fairing, and whether or not the prereqs are part of the program. I'm still trying to get through to a nursing adviser, so I'll get the answer somehow. But I love these forums! It's nice to know there are so many people in the same boat as I am transitioning to nursing school from another field (well, I work in health care, but in administration).
telling you the truth it is a long wait if you are a transfer student. Actually, I am ready to get transfered to another ABSN program in New York. Just waiting for the results.
The A&P, Micro, and Growth and Development must be completed before you are admitted. The unique thing about HBU is that you don't have to complete all your graduation requirements before you are admitted (IE: History, Philosophy, Christianity, Kinesiology). However, the website is misleading, and you WILL NOT have time to finish these classes once in the program. It is best to get them done before you start.
I currently attend HBU and am in the program, and I would not recommend it. The administration is terrible, and the dean is not a very pleasant person. She does not care about the students, and has a closed door policy. Some of the teachers are great, but their hands are tied by the administration. If I could do it all over again, I would not go to HBU for nursing school. It is way to expensive to get such a bad experience. Fortunately I am about to be done, and I can definitely say I won't miss it!
Lucky you, i have completed almost 77 hours transfer credit including all the pre-reqs. they are still having me take classes after classes whereas I already got accepted in other nursing programs in other states. The Only thing that is holding me back to make a decision is these programs are not in Texas. But I would have to make up my mind soon. I am waiting for one more acceptance then I will compare. Good luck at least you are over.
Hey all, I got accepted at ORU. Same level university as HBU. I was able to transfer all of my credits and got accepted in BSN Nursing in Fall 2010. I am tired of waiting at HBU. No more wait, enough is enough. Anyone, interested just apply. Very easy to get into their program.
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telling you the truth it is a long wait if you are a transfer student. Actually, I am ready to get transfered to another ABSN program in New York. Just waiting for the results.