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Hi all, I am a current SPSON student in my second semester. I think most of you have figured out the order for applying is to take the wonderlic, then prep for the HESI and bring your completed application the day that you are sitting for the exam. When I applied, I was taking two prereqs that I wanted to transfer in, so I had to wait until my grades and transcripts were available before submitting to the school (which delayed my application from being reviewed and pushed back my admission determination). Honestly, so far so good! I really enjoy the classes, professors and am a part of an amazing class/cohort. I started clinicals two weeks ago and am loving the experience. Fair warning, I began the program while working a demanding full-time job, luckily I started saving money as soon as I found out I was accepted to the program. Please believe I had to make the decision to leave my job the day that I saw my schedule for the second semester. Currently, many of my classmates are faced with similar decisions. The program is doable while working, most of us made it through the first semester while holding on to a job... but when you hit the second semester and are taking 5 classes (2 with labs) PLUS clinicals, things start to get REAL. My life consist of more studying than anything else- you have to make the decision and mentally prepare to make nursing school your #1 priority. My advice is to prepare yourselves for the ride of a lifetime, warn your family and friends from now that you will not be available for weeks at a time, SAVE from the moment you pass your HESI, and work with your fellow classmates to stay afloat - the competition is over once you get accepted, you have to work together to actually make it to graduation! Good luck!

Hi nurseboogie00 Here is a link to the catalog that is on the school's website. It will have all of the information that you are looking for. http://www.stpaulsnursingedu.info/Portals/0/ComplianceFiles/St_Paul_Queens_Catalog.pdf

I didn't find anything on the site - most of the information I have gathered is from this site and google. Please do let me know some of the schools your friends have attended! Thank you nymedjosh

Congratulations nycstudent22, see you in the Fall!

I wish you the best of luck! Keep the faith and stay positive! In regards to the GPA requirements, it is a shame. A high GPA does not mean nursing school will not chew a student up and spit you out - I've witnessed it with former classmates of mine. Meanwhile, those with a slightly lower GPA may have the determination and drive to push through and make great nurses, but aren't always given that chance. A little more on topic for this thread, have you started future planning and researching which schools you would consider for your BSN should you be admitted? If so, were you able to confirm if the schools accept the credits from St. Paul's? I have been trying to compile a list since I submitted my application and have about 5 schools so far.

Yea, I started the application process really early. I could have been considered for the May 2016 group if I wanted, but I was taking classes that I wanted to transfer in during the Spring 2016 semester. My processing got delayed due to me only getting my final grades in around the first week of June. In regards to the HESI score, I don't remember how they said they work it out. I automatically thought it was just the percentage since that is the english and math percentages averaged out.

Hi nymedjosh, I don't mind sharing. I interviewed back in March and was contacted about 3 weeks ago. My HESI score was an overall 91%.

Anytime! I was interested once you mentioned it so I reached out to admissions to find out what requirements there might be in order to transfer. I'm with you on finding a program with the lowest tuition and quickest graduation - so far, like you've said, online seems like the way to go.

Hi everyone, I have recently been accepted to St. Paul's School of Nursing (SPSON) and have been looking into possible schools where I can attend a RN-BSN program upon graduation. Yes, I am doing so very early, but I want to know what options I have available to me sooner than later. I do know a few schools that accept SPSON credits, but wanted to hear from any St. Paul's graduates to see what school's you have transferred your credits into to complete your BSN. If you could also give any insight into the program it would be greatly appreciated! :)Anything like tips on gaining admission, how many credits were granted, how long it took to complete the program,any potential tuition discounts, etc. etc. Thank you!!

\ Hey Jason, I just wanted to let you know that i spoke to an admissions representative at CUNY SPS and they do not accept SPSON credits, I'm not sure if that is where you were planning to apply upon graduation. I still haven't heard back from Molloy or SUNY Farmingdale, but I will keep you updated. If you come across any other schools please keep me posted!

Thank you Jtwe87! I will be an evening student, what about you?

Thank you nycstudent22 ! I just gave the diploma and my college transcripts. I think your high school grades may come into play if you have never attended college.

@Jtwe87 I got in! I got the call today =) And I spoke with admissions at Downstate, they do not accept the credits, c'est la vie!

I may have to spend a lot more time looking into online RN-BSN programs! I haven't given them much consideration because I automatically assumed they could not cost less than a SUNY/CUNY program. I was also a little worried that they weren't as recognized as the brick and mortar schools - I was mistaken give the things I have found in a quick google search since reading your post CPRNnyc. I just took a quick look into Chamberlain and their program looks impressive. They also have an agreement with the hospital system that I currently work for for their nurses to further their education, which is amazing. I have a lot more research to do lol

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