RN-BSN after St. Paul's School of Nursing

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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!!

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how long did it take you for them to contact you and what was your HESI score if you dont mind me asking.

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how long did it take you for them to contact you and what was your HESI score if you dont mind me asking.

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%.

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oh wow that was a while ago. on the HESI site it says that my cumulative score is an 83.5% with scoring an 80 in the English and a 92 on the math. I believe that they said that they averaged the English and the math of the test and that was your score so would my score be a 83.5 or an 86 to st paul?

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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.

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oh ok i see, im just really hoping that i get in it is my dream to get in. i was at a 4-year school completing prerequisites in order to get into a bs nursing program but now adays you better have above a 3.5 and I don't have that lol.

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oh ok i see, im just really hoping that i get in it is my dream to get in. i was at a 4-year school completing prerequisites in order to get into a bs nursing program but now adays you better have above a 3.5 and I don't have that lol.

I wish you the best of luck! Keep the faith and stay positive! :up: 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.

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truthfully I haven't at all I must now because I plan on becoming a nurse practitioner after. is there any information on the school website about it? I actually know some graduates from the school and will send them some text's right now and tell you what they said after furthering their education upon completion.

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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

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