Johns Hopins Accelerated BSN

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Hello everyone,

I am applying to JHU's Accelerated BSN program. I am wondering if anyone can offer any insight into how competitive the admissions process is, what GRE scores are considered good, etc.

Also, if anyone is/was enrolled in the program, any insider information would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers,

Stacy

Specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice/Palliative Care.

Did you hear back?

I haven't heard anything, and honestly, I am pretty nervous. I have never been rejected before by a school, so I guess I am not really prepared for the disappointment.

Good luck!

Stacy

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No, I haven't heard. Stay positive! The wait won't be long now!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice/Palliative Care.

I was told that we would be notified by December 15 at the latest. I guess that is not too bad (some of the other programs I applied to won't notify until February).

I just need to plan ahead, especially as JHU admission would mean a big move (I'm in NYC right now).

Does anyone live in Baltimore right? Any perspective on neighborhoods I should look at? I have a husband and a 3 1/2 year old son, so I want something family-oriented, but not too pricey... Of course, this is all contingent upon getting accepted (crossing fingers).

Trying to be patient,

Stacy

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What's the area around campus like? I don't have a car...

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The area immediately around campus is one of the worst parts of town. However, I think you could easily live in Fells Point or Canton without a car. Hopkins also has a transportation network to help you get around. I don't go there, but I'm a lifetime Baltimorean. It would probably be best to talk to students to find out where they live. One of my instructors is a more recent grad and she has nothing but positive things to say about Hopkins. Good lucK!

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Stacy-

If you want to live in the City, try Canton, Harbor East, or Federal Hill (However they are all not kid friendly)

Outside of the city, check out Pikesville (just outside of the city) Mt. Washington (Right on city lines) Owings Mills/Reisterstown, Towson, and Timonium/Hunt Valley.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice/Palliative Care.

Thanks, SnoopysAunt!

I hope my family can stay together for this whole nursing degree venture, but that is contingent upon my husband getting a good job in the area (he is in finance/wealth management). If he can't, we may have to split up for a while (yuck), but Hopkins is worth it to me.

Does anyone know how the economy and job market in Baltimore are, compared to the rest of the nation? Are new nursing grads able to find good jobs quickly?

All input is appreciated!

Stacy

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I am not a nurse yet, but there are plenty of hospitals in the area, and we have the best healthcare in the nation, so I think grads have a comparatively easier time finding a position. The local economy here also mirrors national trends, but there are a lot of jobs in government and healthcare. Also, if you live in the suburbs of washington dc/balto like howard and mont co, you are close to dc with it's own set of opportunities. Many new yorkers move to baltimore and find they like living here. GOod luck!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice/Palliative Care.

I'm happy to hear such a positive report. I keep telling my husband we'll be fine if we leave NYC, but he really thinks that no other place has the opportunities we have here.

I most love JHU's emphasis on research, as that is the nursing path I plan to take. And with the NIH just around the corner, my opportunities will not be limited.

What are winters like in MD?

Thanks again for the info, SnoopysAunt!

Stacy

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Stacy,

The past couple of winters have been pretty mild, but we get snow and blizzards too! They are actually calling for 25 inches of snow this winter. Coming from NY, you will have no problem adjusting to the weather here! It's not even really an adjustment!

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Hospice/Palliative Care.

Ha- I am originally from Michigan, so I am accustomed to the snow, just not a big fan. It's lovely for the holidays, but I could do well without the stress of driving through piles of it.

Maybe the JHU 2010 cohort will experience an unnaturally mild winter!

Thanks for your coninued input and encouragement, SnoopysAunt. I am really hopeful that JHU can see my potential and offer me a spot in the upcoming class!

Stacy

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CONGRATS Stacy! It's funny, throughout the whole prereq experience I wanted to go to Columbia, but the cost scared me away. So, I ended up at another local university in Baltimore. I figured that I always had the option of going to Columbia for grad school. Now, this professor that I have that is a HOPKINS grad says wonderful things about her education there. It makes me wonder if I should have applied to Hopkins... But I know that Hopkins would be a wonderful option for grad school as well.

Are you waiting for Columbia to make your decision?

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