ohio state anyone??

mmgraham102602 · May 29, 2008

hi there! I don't attend OSU. But, I have talked to a few HR people in various hospitals in Columbus. They have all told me that they will hire a community college grad before an OSU nursing grad anytime. The nurses aren't as ready as other schools apparently. I don't know how accurate this is, but like I said I have heard it from numerous people in different hospitals. I have heard good things about the Mount Carmel College of Nursing which does the BSN program as well as Otterbein.

ThisOneGotLucky · May 31, 2008

Wow, I've never heard bad things about OSU's Nursing program...that's interesting! I graduated from OSU last June with my first degree (Health Sciences w/ conc in Hlth Mgmt, Pre-Med) I am now in an Accelerated BSN program at another school. Enough about me... from what I know, OSU's program has always been pretty hard to get into. They preach the whole "you need a 3.0" thing but I know you need higher than that. The people I know have 3.6's. Another person that I know that got into the Grad-Entry Master's program had like a 3.7. Unfortunately I do not know how the whole transfer thing works but I will tell you that my cousin went to Hampton and hardly any of his credits transferred! I don't know why, but they didn't. :cry:

PACIFICWHALES · Jun 6, 2008

Can you really transfer from your college to OSU? They get like 500 applicants for 100 positions. It is very very difficult to get into the program there. I graduated from OSU with BA and had to attend a community college for additional license RN, because OSU was denying OUR (premed, pre physical therapy, masters, etc) an admission to nursing school.

bjw4141 · Jun 10, 2008

OSU is a big cash cow.......GPA machine. Always has been always will be. I would look into other schools. They can get real picky with your courses from other schools even if there are transfer guidelines from the schools you attended. :down: :eek:

CNM2B · Jun 10, 2008

OSU is a big cash cow.......GPA machine. Always has been always will be.

I don't really know what that means, but OSU does have a strong program and is very competitive. Do you go to OSU?? I have 2 Bachelor's Degrees from OSU and am now working on my MSN. They were very good about accepting almost all of my transfer classes. I have never heard anyone else having trouble with transfer credit--unless they went to an unaccredited school before.

Columbus does not have a nursing shortage right now, but I had no trouble getting a good job. Many grads from other schools that I know are needing to relocate or work in LTC in order to find a job.

I recommend OSU.

lashawn04 · Jun 19, 2008

hi there! I don't attend OSU. But, I have talked to a few HR people in various hospitals in Columbus. They have all told me that they will hire a community college grad before an OSU nursing grad anytime. The nurses aren't as ready as other schools apparently. I don't know how accurate this is, but like I said I have heard it from numerous people in different hospitals. I have heard good things about the Mount Carmel College of Nursing which does the BSN program as well as Otterbein.

I heard the same thing! I stopped trying for OSU when I received my bachelors from there and wanted to return for nursing and was declined. I'll receive my BSN from Mount Carmel this July. I love the school! I mean, every place has their issues but I feel that I have received a great education from Mount Carmel.

sassy7cassy · Jun 22, 2008

Though it's pricey, I've heard fabulous things about Mt Carmel from both students and instructors.

areawoman · Jan 4, 2010

Wow, I had to say something in this thread, even if it is a little old! I'm currently a student in the OSU grad entry program, and I feel like the education I'm receiving is fantastic! The instructors are helpful and knowledgeable, and the other students are top notch. I have never been with a group of people more eager to learn or more concerned about their fellow human beings. I have no doubt that not only will they be well prepared upon graduation, but they will be excellent nurses, and, based on my experience with other nurses, I can't imagine that they wouldn't be looked upon favorably by "HR people in various hospitals." I don't know if all the negative comments are sour grapes or what, but the College of Nursing at Ohio State is a great education.

zzh2zzk · Jan 8, 2010

Hi Areawoman,

I am also thinking about applying to the OSU MSN Grad Entry program. I have two bachelors from OSU and am currently taking the last pre-req class I need in order to apply to the program.

Anyway, I would really appreciate if you can give me any information on the program and how its been for you.

Anything - info or advice - would help. Like how tough are the classes, what can i expect the first year, is it doable with a job, are there classes online...etc.

Like I said, anything would be much appreciated. Thanks!!

areawoman · Jan 8, 2010

The program has been great so far. I'm still in my first year, but I'm really enjoying it. The level of difficulty is definitely a step up from the pre-requisites, but I was expecting that!

I am not working, but I do have two kids to take care of. There are several people who are PCAs/RTs/doing research that have continued working. A couple of people quit working in the middle of the first quarter because they felt it was too difficult to juggle both school and work, but for the most part I think most people are handling it without a problem. If you can, take the statistics class before you start and you will have one less class to take the first quarter.

There are zero options at the beginning -- everyone has the exact same schedule until we get to our specialty areas next year. This quarter, we do have patho online, but we have to go down to OSU to take our exams and there is a live lecture and quizzes at specific times every week. You can listen to the lecture later, but the you have to take the quiz at the time everyone else does. They said they are considering making more of the classes online, and this is kind of a test to see how it works.

Let me know if you have any other questions!

foreverLaur · Jan 9, 2010

GOOD LUCK GETTING IN!! It is REALLY hard to get into. My roommate applied two years in a row with a 4.0 cumulative and prerequisite GPA and had worked at the James for 1 year (then 2 years the second time) as a nurse aide. She was rejected both times. Had a great letter of recommendation from her nursing supervisor too.

It's also REALLY tough, a ton of work, and the graduates aren't any more respected than the community college ones.

Honestly, I'd look at Otterbein or Capital. Or heck, go to Columbus State. I'm sure you could graduate super fast and then get the hospital to pay for your RN-BSN while working.

Look at Mt Carmel too. They have an advanced placement program and I've heard wonderful things about them.

A few things to keep in mind about the OSU Grad Entry Program. You do NOT receive any sort of undergraduate degree and a few specialties such as acute care, neonatal, midwifery, etc require 1-2 years experience. Thus, you will take 1-2 years off of your program to work and then return to finish the MSN curriculum. If, for some reason, you have to leave the Columbus area, you will have to start from scratch because you will be a diploma prepared RN with a non-nursing bachelors degree. You will have to complete an RN-BSN program before starting MSN coursework anywhere else. Additionally, it is A LOT harder to get a NP job without RN experience first. Would you want someone to treat you as an independent practitioner with only 600 hours in a hospital, all supervised?

IMO, go to Mt Carmel for their 13 month BSN, work for a year or two as a RN, then do a normal MSN program.