I'm applying to the CarePoint Health SON / Christ Hospital's nursing program, which is currently finalizing it's merge with Hudson County Community College for an associate's degree in nursing, and I'm wondering if anyone else is doing the same as well. I've heard and read positive experiences from the program, and hoping to be offered a seat. I'm currently awaiting response regarding any need for additional documents, or an admissions decision.
It's a been a bit hectic to submit a completed application, because although HCCC is acquiring the nursing program, it appears that they do not have staff trained/informed about how to apply to the program itself; previously, one had to submit both an application to HCCC and CarePoint Health at Christ Hospital. I've spoken in-person with representatives on both ends, and there's definitely a lack of communication from HCCC itself; hopefully before the fall program the school will allocate more resources for prospective students, as well as additional advisors and program orientations for BOTH staff and students.
Regarding application procedures, everything is on CarePoint Health's website (cannot stress this enough, but ABSOLUTELY READ REQUIREMENTS THOROUGHLY), and admission is rolling/first-come-first-served basis (until 25 seats are filled, each for the Day and Evening sections), so complete all your requirements as soon as you are able to do so. When in doubt, call the CarePoint Health instead of HCCC, as the admissions selection committee is derived from there and they have more knowledgeable staff regarding the application process.
Also, I may be able to answer some questions, as I've already have run the gauntlet, so to speak =p Good luck to everyone applying!
Are there any nurses on this website that graduated from Carepoint Health SON recently? If so were you able to find a job? Where are you working? I was accepted to the program and was excited except that I am now hearing that I may not be able to get a job when I graduate because hospitals prefer BSNs rather than AS/RN.
I have a bachelors and a master's degree. I am changing careers and have worked in public health/research previously.
It honestly depends. I'm going to my third semester at HCCC and the hours keep getting longer. For Fundamentals, I remember that it was 3 days per week -- Tuesday was lecture for 2 hours and Wednesday + Thursday were rotations from 8-12 p.m. Med Surg I was longer. Tuesday + Wednesday were lectures from 10-12 or 1 (Mondays were test days and we had the same Tuesday off that same week), Thursday and Friday were rotations from 8-2 p.m.
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Hello!
Are there any nurses on this website that graduated from Carepoint Health SON recently? If so were you able to find a job? Where are you working? I was accepted to the program and was excited except that I am now hearing that I may not be able to get a job when I graduate because hospitals prefer BSNs rather than AS/RN.
I have a bachelors and a master's degree. I am changing careers and have worked in public health/research previously.
Thank you in advance for your help!