dbaker

I was full time when I was applying because CUNY had other requirements that needed to be met (Gen ed classes). Even when you already have a BS in something else, you will want to take a look into that just to make sure you have those classes. But if you do, I believe you can go part time while you are applying. I would speak with Ms. Mendoza as she is the pre-nursing advisor and she helped me while I was applying. As about getti g accepted, the program was so new and we also started in the summer that we didn't find out our acceptance until a week before the program started. I believe now the accelerated program starts in the fall with the generic students and they should know acceptance in late May, but I'm not 100% sure about that.

The program decided this rule in our final semester and now applies to all incoming accelerated students. I don't feel it is fair as the generic students are indeed able to repeat the course once. We had 20 students I believe accepted and 17 began last June. By the end of the 15 months, one dropped out and one failed. Because of this new rule, I see many more failing. I feel the program has a lot of issues to work out since it is brand new. If someone has incredible patience and doesn't mind last minute alterations, then this program might work for you. I think after a few years this program may run smooth enough as some of the other accelerated programs.

I am the first graduate of the Hunter College Accelerated BSN program. It was a very competitive program to get into and when I started, they only took 20 students. It is a rough 15 month program and does move quick, you really have to stay on top of the game. I just graduated on Sept 1st from the program and being the first class, there were many bumps in the road towards graduation. Even though Hunter is cheap, it was very frustrating to still have to complete liberal arts credits to satisfy the CUNY system when I already had a BS from another University. You also cannot apply to the program without already being a Hunter student. They require you be full time I believe at least the semester before. The accelerated program is also set up different where if you fail one course, lab, clinical or any segment, you are automatically out of the program. They do not give second chances where they do in the generic 2 year program. I'm glad to have finished so early and for such a cheap price, but you have to be willing to work hard and constantly stay on top of your grades. I hope this helps. I'm here for any other questions as well. I'm just studying for my NCLEX now. :)