Help with the Accelerated BSN! Many thanks

SBUalum03 · Aug 10, 2004

You should search www.allnursingschools.com Good Luck!

antares · Aug 13, 2004

Here's the list of accelerated programs nationwide. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/APList.pdf

Here is the list for traditional and accelerated BSN programs statewide. http://www.nysna.com/programs/ned/schools/bacca.htm

It doesn't matter what your degree is in; you just have to complete the prerequisites before the accelerated program starts. Despite the list, not all of the programs are accelerated. In fact, some take longer than two years to complete, (i.e. Adelphi is 27 mos). The programs that are truely accelerated are: (the ones in the city are highlighted)

Binghamton University 12 mos

Downstate Medical University 15 mos

College of New Rochelle 18 mos (to long to be truely accelerated)

Columbia University 12 mos (must take GRE, option to continue to MSN)

Dominican College 12 mos

New York University 15 mos

Pace University 12 mos (Option to continue to MSN)

Russell Sage College 16 Mos

Stony Brook University 12 mos

University of Buffalo 12 mos

University of Rochester 12 mos

Start volunteering now because the programs are competative and usually give extra points for volunteer service.

Good luck.

Isabel2004 · Aug 13, 2004

Hello antares,

Thank you for your useful information. You are so kind to have summarized all the relevant information. But I still have two questions:

1. What does "volunteering" mean specifically? To work as volunteer in some nursing environment?

2. Does the GPA of the first degree matter a lot? Mine is only 3.06. Can I compensate for this low GPA by raising the GPA of the science prerequisites?

Thanks.

Isabel

Here's the list of accelerated programs nationwide. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/APList.pdf
Here is the list for traditional and accelerated BSN programs statewide. http://www.nysna.com/programs/ned/schools/bacca.htm
It doesn't matter what your degree is in; you just have to complete the prerequisites before the accelerated program starts. Despite the list, not all of the programs are accelerated. In fact, some take longer than two years to complete, (i.e. Adelphi is 27 mos). The programs that are truely accelerated are: (the ones in the city are highlighted)
Binghamton University 12 mos
Downstate Medical University 15 mos
College of New Rochelle 18 mos (to long to be truely accelerated)
Columbia University 12 mos (must take GRE, option to continue to MSN)
Dominican College 12 mos
New York University 15 mos
Pace University 12 mos (Option to continue to MSN)
Russell Sage College 16 Mos
Stony Brook University 12 mos
University of Buffalo 12 mos
University of Rochester 12 mos
Start volunteering now because the programs are competative and usually give extra points for volunteer service.
Good luck.

antares · Aug 13, 2004

The first place you should start volunteering is in a hospital. If there is a university hospital or another large hospital nearby, that's where you should go. That is because many large hospitals have a large variety of volunteering duties. These can vary from clerical, to dietary, to ER or ICU Liaison, to patient aids. The more contact you have with the patient or their families the better. This will not only look good on your application, but it will also be a great experience for you. 3-6 hours a week would be great. The longer you can do it the better.

I'll be honest with you. The schools are very competitive. Even if they list a prerequisite GPA of 2.5 the unofficial cutoff for "favorable review" is usually 3.0. Your GPA is borderline. If you can maintain an overall GPA of above 3.0 and get a B+ or above in the prerequisites, your still not a shoe in. Compensate for this with volunteer experience, an exceptional essay (use an online service to edit it), and recommendations from articulate people who know you well. Whatever you do, apply to numerous schools including traditional BSN programs.

Good luck, hope I answered your questions.

Spyral · Nov 7, 2007

I called up Adelphi's Nursing office and the person who I spoke to told me that their accelerated program was a little over 15 months. I see on a few posts her that the accelerated program at Adelphi is about 2 and a half years. What is the real length of Adelphi's accelerated program?!?!?! Somebody fill me with the right answer. THANK YOU!!! :thankya:

CityKat, BSN, RN · Nov 12, 2007

Hello everyone,
I want to apply for an accelerated BSN in or around New York City. Could anyone of you give me some suggestions on:
(1) Where can I find a list of the accelerated BSN programs?
(2) Does it matter if the first bachelor's degree is in arts? I did not touch science for 6 years.
Any other suggestions are also very welcom. Thank you so much in advance.
Isabel :balloons:

Adelphi University has an accelerated nursing program and it runs you 15months. I did the program and graduated.

focuszx5, BSN, RN · Jul 27, 2011

Does it matter if the work is not voluntary as I am currently working as a medical secretary on a Renal Care Unit whilst enrolled in a batchelors program and will be a junior in the fall. I am completing all the pre requisites and hope to join an accelerated program as soon as i graduate

ExpatHopeful, LPN, LVN · Jul 30, 2011

Paid work is fine too. Programs just like to see that you have been exposed the medical environment and are committed to nursing as a career. A medical secretary position is great and will give a leg up on the medical jargon there is to learn. Good luck!