Porter and Chester

blue2008 · Nov 13, 2008

from what i know, P&C is a private tech school so you will most likely do your gen eds all over unlike state tech schools. Silly in my opinion but that's how it goes. I will be in the same boat and will look into Indiana State like Thornbird suggested but do some research. I was going to do Excelsior but there are now 5 states that will never allow an RN who got their education from excelsior to be licensed in their state. Ones I could think of was CA and Georgia. This is due to lack of clinicals. Indiana might still be good because they have clinicals. Just remember even though you can do a bridge program this just means you can skip first semester of the nursing component if you get accepted to the community college nursing program. It doesn't mean you will not take A&P all over just cuz you did it in a private tech school.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Nov 13, 2008

You have to go throught the same process to get admitted into the Bridgeport hospital nursing as any other person waiting a seat in class.

The thing is, that you will most likely get in quicker and easier as an LPN to RN bridge student quicker because you are going to enter the 2nd year of a 2 yr program. By that point chances are good that all that started aren't still there, so there are available seats left.

Check out the Bpt Hosp website to see what is needed in order to be considered in their bridge program. And then call with any additional questions, thats what I did.

blue2008 · Nov 13, 2008

thank you for the information. I have left messages for nearly 2 weeks with them and no one has contacted me. I will get some clarification but if you don't mind I would like to ask you about the 2nd year part.

To my understanding of other nursing programs in other schools, you take your teas then hope to get selected. Once selected, the nursing program must recommend you eligible for the bridge program.

two parts to this I need to ask:

1) i like the idea that there may be more seats by the second year so we LPNs have a better chance but aren't we selected into the nursing program for its first year....then IF we are eligible for the bridge that is how we can go into the 2nd year. If this is the case, are we not trying to enter in the first year like everyone else?

2) in 3 rivers they said if you get selected into their program, you are then recommended for the bridge, then you can sit on the second semester....which is still in the 1st year and not the second year no?

hope i asked clearly....been studying 24 hours now lol.

CT Pixie, BSN, RN · Nov 13, 2008

to my understanding of other nursing programs in other schools, you take your teas then hope to get selected. once selected, the nursing program must recommend you eligible for the bridge program.
two parts to this i need to ask:
1) i like the idea that there may be more seats by the second year so we lpns have a better chance but aren't we selected into the nursing program for its first year....then if we are eligible for the bridge that is how we can go into the 2nd year. if this is the case, are we not trying to enter in the first year like everyone else?
2) in 3 rivers they said if you get selected into their program, you are then recommended for the bridge, then you can sit on the second semester....which is still in the 1st year and not the second year no?
hope i asked clearly....been studying 24 hours now lol.

here is an overview of bpt's curriculum

http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn/dipataglance.asp

this will bring you to the website where all questions can be answered

http://www.bridgeporthospital.org/bhsn/diplomainnursing.asp

you have to follow a certain procedure. you have to do everything in regards to pre-reqs, teas etc that a person without their lpn would have to do (as if you are applying to start the program) then once you fulfill everything required, you start school in the second year (level ii) of the two year program not the second semester. when you are applying you are appling for the bridge program which bypasses the first year (semester 1 and 2) you are not applying for the first year like everyone else, you are applying to the bridge progam. if for whatever reason you aren't eligeble for the bridge i guess you would be entering the first year. see below:

bridgeport hospital school of nursing

lpns, who have graduated from a practical nurse program that has been approved by the ct league for nursing articulation committee, may be eligible to take the lpn to rn articulation bridge course. this is a three-credit course offered on-line through charter oak college distance learning courses. for more information contact the connecticut league of nursing (203 265-4248). the lpn must first be accepted by bridgeport hospital school of nursing (bhsn) before enrolling in the articulation bridge course. acceptance is dependent upon admission requirements and completion of first level non-nursing courses. applications are accepted may through september 15th each year. in addition, the lpn will be required to take nu200, transition for the lpn, a one credit course at bhsn offered in the spring semester that is specific to the objectives of our school and serves as a supplement to the on-line bridge course. successful completion of the on-line bridge course, non-nursing level i courses and nu200 allows the lpn to bypass all first year nursing courses at bhsn and enter into second level courses.

i have no idea about 3 rivers, if thats what they are telling you then i guess thats what it is.

blue2008 · Nov 13, 2008

Thank you, you have been so very helpful. I did finally get to talk BHSN and it has been very very encouraging to know what it is we are applying for. I am being told something different at 3 rivers but for all you know it was miscommunication. BHSN did say there is a slight difference between them and the community college program.

i thank you for all your help!

Thornbird · Nov 14, 2008

The states that don't accept Excelsior for taking RN Boards do allow for Reciprocity for those who have Excelsior degrees once they have experience. Excelsior is continuously upgrading its program to satisfy the concerns of BON's that don't want to accept their grads. It changes over time to ensure Excelsior grads are eligible for licensure in as many states as possible. For example, they used to accept CNA's and Medical Assistants, but now only those with LPN or equivalent clinical experience. This change is what saved CT from being on the list of states that didn't accept Excelsior grads for initial licensure. Unless you plan on working in CA or GA, it's still a good option.

P&C is fully accredited for all the LPN coursework and there would be no reason for a student to travel to complete anything but the clinicals.

CTPCTstudent · Dec 22, 2008

Can you give an idea of the cost of Porter and Chester? Nothing is ever on the websites. Thanks.

CTPCTstudent · Dec 22, 2008

What is PN?

iwillbanurse08 · Dec 22, 2008

Out the door I paid $31,000. That amount was split up three ways for me. Financial aid (which depends on the individuals need), Student loan, and Cash. It is a bit pricey, but I am fine with it. I am really eager to get on with my nursing education. The state programs are more affordable, but have waiting lists and now require pre-reqs. A PN is the same as LPN (licensed practical nurse) PN (practical nurse)

CTPCTstudent · Dec 22, 2008

Thanks for your help! Good luck!

blue2008 · Dec 22, 2008

The cost for Porter Chester is starting next year is $36k, much more than that of Lincoln but i heard it is very selective and limited seats of probably 15-20 depending on which location. The rocky hill location will not start jan anymore, it will be april

taigee · Jan 16, 2009

Hi. I didn't get this message earlier. I haven't had time to check the site. They told me you can bridge. When you do you might have to do core english and algebra. I am not positive how it all works. I believe you get some credit for going through the lpn program.