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Oh well didn't read all the comments when I decided to jump on the bandwagon. Looks like the previous poster already mentioned the patient ratio thing and their expected outcomes LOL. Was thinking I was the only one that saw that part of the article SMH.

Why not compare ASN holders with less number of patients to BSN with more number of patients and see which one will have an increase in mortality rate. When I read that part I was like, really? In my opinion, if a RN intends furthering his/her education then BSN is fine; however, if they intend remaining a bedside nurse, then ASN is just fine. What save lives IMO will be Low Patient - Nursing ratio and having on the Job Experience coupled with proper nursing ethics whether as a BSN or ASN degree holder.

I know right? I had a female lecture for lab (Ogaga) and yes the school gives extra credit. For instance, they gave about 75 questions for lab midterm and final as opposed to 70 so the extra five questions were extra credit. I think one other student made a 101% but I'm not sure.

Correct! @hopefulrngsu I think my GPA and about 86 Volunteer hours saved me too. I reluctantly applied on the due date (Oct 1st) and was accepted with 82 on TEASV (only 1 attempt), 4.0 GPA (62 credit hours + all sciences), and an extra CNA certification (sans work experience). I will suggest having a good TEAS score on the first attempt. I did not really study for mine, I only went to a tutor that brushed through the entire study guide material with me within three days and I decided to go see what the exam feels like since I can always take it again but I made 82 individual score and 91 percentile. It was only two days to the due date (Oct 1st) so I turned in my application without retaking the TEAS and was accepted. Get a TEAS / NCLEX tutor if you don't have the time to study it really does help. I am willing to give out his # if anyone is interested.

@meep Oh yes! Absolutely correct. I wanted Emory too so badly but when I began to volunteer at their hospital (EUHM) I spoke to two Emory BSN graduates on my unit; one was on scholarship, and the other was not. Although, they both had mixed feelings for the school, they said they do not think it made any sense or difference taking out that amount of loans if you have a cheaper option. I think it helped them though because they got a job right after they received their RN certification and on the UNIT they wanted. I was later accepted to Emory but declined and accepted GSU instead with 4.0 GPA (62 credit hours including all science classes), 82 TEASV (only 1 attempt), more than 75 Volunteer hours (with Emory), and a CNA with CPR certification. I've been paying through college out of pocket and was not ready to spend that much for a BSN degree when I could own more properties with that. I will be going to Emory for my MSN no doubt.

The curriculum is still the same as it were in that link. Don't let the "2013-2014" throw you off. They may give us another during the meeting next month (Jan 8).

Check the letter of acceptance you received in your mail packet, it tells you the classes you need to take for spring. Mine also says I should take NURS2040 and NURS2060, which leaves me to only 4 credit hours. I guess it's because I have taken other classes like Statistics, Psychology, Speech, and one elective that would have made it a total of 15 hours. You can also check their website B.S. in Nursing | GSU Undergraduate Course Catalog 2013-2014 and see the classes you already have and what is left to take.

From the first page I read I thought this post will die a natural death by not making it to the second page with all the warning from other posters. Anyways it has about 1165 comments now while other posts are yet to reach their 25th comment. Hope I will be the last to comment on this "controversy"? Please let it be so!

WOW! I will be starting Nursing School in Spring of 2016 and I decided to start reading up on 1st semester case scenarios especially on "Care Plan" and "Nursing Diagnosis". God bless you all for always throwing in more light each time a student asks a question or confused about something. Will definitely be getting the NANDA book right away. The truth is I don't think one can ever prepare enough for nursing school; not withstanding, I will get the book and read the areas the previous poster Grntea or NurseprnRN posted. Thanks to Esme too, even though his/her post isn't here, I've seen and read a lot about their posts. Thank God for AN, best nursing site ever! (IMO).

Oh well, it's right here in the packet. Check the Program Orientation invitation or sheet, #5 on the list indicates where we will find the health documentation packet (it will be on the quiz following the PINS review). Hope this helps? Thanks.

@annerstine that's actually why I came on here to see if anyone has an answer to your question. Just checked my mailbox and found mine about few minutes ago. I think the health documentation requirements will be a report indicating that we have the necessary or updated vaccinations required by most schools. I may however, send a message to Ms Wanda Little for more information. Good luck on your acceptance. Currently hoping that they accept my study buddy, holding hopes on her behalf [emoji120].

Applied to GSU on the due date Oct 1st. Was pregnant but had a Pre-term baby on Sept 9 who couldn't survive the outside world because he was only four months old. After recovery I decided to take the TEASV with about three days of studying and made a 91 national rank and 82 individual score. Science and math portion were 100 each but scored low on the English reading or grammar. Wanted to take the exam again but I had two days to apply before the due date. Applied either way for the Traditional BSN Program (Spring 2016). Received a message asking me to send a reactivation form if I want to be considered, tried calling GSU and sending emails but no reply. I felt there was an error and did not send the reactivation form because I've just been admitted into the school in August (we know GSU requires that every student applying to their nursing program must have been admitted into the school before sending one). Just yesterday, the third November I felt well that's it! I won't be contacting anyone again, I will simply apply again to Emory since I now have the required 60 credits and still with a very good GPA coupled with about 66 hours of volunteer at Emory Hospital, 29 at MedShare, and added CNA, and CPR certification to my resume. I signed up for their open house on the 14th November. To my surprise, just in my depression and looking to go this route again I received a message saying I have been ACCEPTED at GSU. GSU application was so easy and straightforward and there are better chances of getting in since one isn't required to attach a resume (a plus for those who don't have work experience or for foreign students). I'm so excited and can't wait to do this. Thanks to all that commented and read this post. God Bless Us. Excuse the typos if any sending this via the mobile app.

Just received an email that I've been ACCEPTED into the Traditional track for Spring 2016. I already lost hope on this because I was checking my home phone messages last two weeks and got a message from Mr Hugh saying I need to submit a reactivation letter for my application to be considered. It was surprising because I just got accepted into GSU in August and sent my nursing application on the due date OCT 1st. Just yesterday, I gave up since no one is replying my messages or returning my calls. I've always been told to apply to GSU but for some reasons I kept pushing the idea away. Well, here it is. YIPEE!!![emoji126]🏽

@sheilou no dear not fully, still some work going one with no guarantee of accreditation before one graduates. https://www.herzing.edu/about/accreditation "...Further, the program is a new applicant program pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC, 20036-1120, 202-887-6791, www.aacn.nche.edu/ccne-accreditation)." Read and understand what comes after, don't get the above statement confused for full accreditation. "New applicant status is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted. New and current students should not plan on the program having said accreditation at the time they graduate. Some employers may prefer applicants from programs that have CCNE accreditation. Students are advised to consult with employers of preference as to the importance of this accreditation on their hiring decisions." Did anyone try to compare Emory to Herzing? Oh well... I will rather go to only Emory (if I choose the private route) or go to any other public university (like GSU, KSU...).

I think someone did not mention all the facts about their accreditation. Here's what I just copied now (17th of August 2015) from their website. Right after what the above poster that works with Herzing says, is this ".......Further, the program is a new applicant program pursuing initial accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 530 Washington, DC, 20036-1120, 202-887-6791, American Association of Colleges of Nursing | CCNE Accreditation). (Most important, read this) New applicant status is neither a status of accreditation nor a guarantee that accreditation will be granted. New and current students should not plan on the program having said accreditation at the time they graduate. Some employers may prefer applicants from programs that have CCNE accreditation. Students are advised to consult with employers of preference as to the importance of this accreditation on their hiring decisions." Link for further reading (scroll down to the Atlanta section) https://www.herzing.edu/about/accreditation