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I go to BHSN and love it. You get twice as much clinical time then the state requires. The instructors are very helpful and seem to not want anyone to fail. They usually offer a program where if you work for Bridgeport Hospital for 2 years then they will pay for your schooling. It is a diploma program not Associates degree, if that matters to you. I know Housatonic has a program in which if you take your prerequisite classes there they will let you get an Associates in Nursing once you pass the NCLEX. It is a good school with great NCLEX passing rates. Not sure of NCC - check into it.

FutureNursey...... Congratulations. It is a great program.

Good luck to both of you! I go there now and I really like it. The instructors are very helpful and they all seem to want you to succeed. It is tough and a lot of work. Even with that I enjoy it. Again, best of luck

Hi, First off I am in Connecticut. I am in a diploma program here and I will have the same RN license as anyone else who went and got an Associates Degree or BSN. BSN's are usually needed when you want to move up from clinical work into management. Although there are some specialties that like the BSN, but it is not required. My A&P professor, who is the advisor for the Hospital based program I am in, said the Associate Degree or Diploma nurse will make the same amount of money because they will have the same RN degree. The same NCLEX-RN is taken no matter what your degree is. As a matter of fact the same BSN degree nurse will have the same RN degree, but will have more avenues open. Again, I cannot speak for your state, but in CT a diploma vs Associates is no different pay wise or opportunity wise. The only difference with BSN is more opportunity. To be certain, check with your state nursing office and ask them. Also, if your diploma program your interested in is hospital based it is probably a great program. It has probably been around a long time too - my school is over 100 years old. Best of luck Here is a link to Missouri nursing organizations http://www.monursing.org/

Ok for ratio/proportion problems you would 1. Multiply the inner numbers (means) 2. Multiply the outer numbers (extremes) 3. Put the number with the X on the left 4. Solve for X Example 2:10::5:X 2X = 50 X = 25 Hope it helps

Hey everyone going to BHSN! :balloons: Just wanted to say 2 weeks from today we start. (As if everyone is not aware of it) I'm just very excited and a little nervous. Sure wish we would get our email today with our schedules. Best of luck to all

Frecklestoo....I just sent you a private message

We will not know when orientation is until BHSN sends us the letters stating. There letter a week or so ago stated we would receive more info in a few weeks. Also, just an FYI that no one enters the accelerated program in the fall. The accelerated program means you go through the summer of next year and graduate in Dec 2008.

Royr, Congratulations! It is a great essay. It inspired me and brought a tear to my eye.

****Thank you so so much for the information. I often wondered if I would need all the books they say to buy. I have now added LOTS of paper to my list. Also, let your class know the idea of Mentor a Freshman sounds great from someone who is entering this fall. PS - what type of digital recorder do you use?

Melcia060.....Thank you for the information. I'm very excited. Hey, is their accelerated program hard to get into?

Hi, Han2009 and Leeann337 - I am hoping for days too. Hope we get some info soon.

Melcia, Hi, I'm starting Bridgeport in the Fall. The majority of the past years they have been offering it, but I had been told that this year they are not offering the contract for the first year, but they will in my second year. They will reimburse me for the first year if I sign in the second year. Their reasoning was they have so many that do not even make it through the first year so it would be advantagous for them to wait until the second year. As far is if I will sign it.....I am considering it immensely. My problem is I live in Meriden and it is a 45 minute ride....I don't know if I want to drive that far to work....It'll be bad enough driving there for class. Are you starting in the Fall? I can not wait to get started. mdc58.....I am choosing BHSN because it was the only school I applied too. They told me it is different then most programs because of having the hospital enviroment....You are in the hospital the very first week. They said you have lab then the next day a clinical setting on what you learned in lab. Other than that I really do not know much at all.....I wish they'd give us some info!

:balloons: :monkeydance: Go right ahead and celebrate! You deserve it Congratulations!

Hi, I'm from CT. I will be starting nursing school in September at BHSN.

Veronica17....Hi and welcome to ALLNURSES :welcome: All nursing programs in Connecticut are hard to get into because there are so few spots open. My A&P professor said Gateway had over 1000 applicants this year and only 120 or so spots. I applied (and was accepted-thank goodness) to BHSN for this Fall. They said they had a little over 700 applicants and took about 150. I do not know your transportation situation or where you live, but I would definately try to apply to more than one school. For 2 year programs there is Capital Community College in Hartford, Bridgeport Hospital School of Nursing in Bridgeport, Gateway, Naugatuck Valley Community College in Waterbury/Naugatuck area, St. Vincents College in Bridgeport. These are the ones closer to me (Meriden). Bridgeport is not really close, but a 45-50 minute ride is worth it to get to where I want to be in life. I thought of the LPN route and actually was denied for the state program at Vinal Tech. This is my personal opinion......I would go RN if you can (if that is what your goal is). There are not many LPN programs in CT and those that we do have are like 25-30K (except the state programs which are only like 5k). New England Tech (now Lincoln Tech) to me is a waste of money. It does get you to the LPN level, if you can make it through, but why pay that much $$ when you can get an RN for less. You must get advice from alot of people, but make your own decisions on what you want. Those I got advice from told me to go the RN route since that was my goal, but I tried for LPN first. I'm thankful that I got turned down for the LPN. I love this quote "If you dream it, you can become it".

trepinCT..... Congratulations!

Hi there. I got into BHSN for Fall start. Can't wait!

I have it. I read most of it, but honestly it is not really a study guide. It gives you suggestions on test taking. If I were you I'd buy the NET study guide. I was worried about the test too but it was pretty basic. I had been out of school for 18 years so I did need the refresher and the study guide was all I used.

Congratulations Blessed......That is awesome! Here's you doing the monkey dance :monkeydance:

Hi, I'm in Meriden and was accepted to BHSN for this Fall too. It's the only school I applied to so I didn't have a dilemma with choosing. I'm wondering 1. Do you NEED to work while going to school? If so, it will be tough doing so and going to Bpt every day. The drive to Bpt for me is about 45 minutes so for you I imagine it would be more. 2. Also, do you have children? It will be easier to spend time with them if you are closer. 3. I was told that Bpt might not offer that tuition forgiveness every year. That I wouldnt find out until the summer if it was going to be offered. Whether you go into debt for the living expenses or the tuition, what is the difference? 4. I personally like the BHSN has been around for 100 years and the hospital is right there.....You get a lot of clinical experience, from what I heard anyway. If I was in your shoes, with what you mentioned, I'd have to determine if I had to work while going to school. If so, then I'd go to Gateway. It really depends on what your needs are to provide for your family. B

Christina, I know your post is from Feb and it is now April, but I just wanted to tell you DONT give up hope for RN. I too was doing pre-req's for RN and decided to try for LPN first, due to work reasons. I tried for Vinal in Middletown and was denied. I was accepted, of course, to NETI then decided not to because of the outrageous amount of money. I said what the heck let's apply to Bpt hospital. I didn't think I'd get in because of how competitive it is and I got a letter in early March that I was accepted for this fall. IT is possible, just dont give up.

WOW! I have just read the first 23 pages and am a envious of you guys. I am taking A&P 1 (full semester) which started Jan 22nd. There are no quizzes/tests. Our grade will be based on 3 lecture exams (200 questions each) and 4 lab exams (100 questions each). Our first exam is not until March 1st and will cover 5 chapters. I'm finding myself overwhelmed with information. I'm not sure how I'm going to do, but as in everything I'm trying to keep a positive outlook. thanks for listening blkdbz