Rush/Loyola's Accelerated BSN Program

Kathyz · Feb 14, 2006

Rush has a few more pre-reqs, mainly Math I believe. I'm looking into both programs. I applied to LUC and am waiting to hear anyday now. Rush is great too, but for me it's out of the way and you don't get any discounts on parking (which is pretty big bucks down there!!). Other than the pre-reqs, the programs looked similar to me.

Good luck. :rolleyes:

Kathyz · Feb 15, 2006

I also forgot to mention that Rush requires an interview and the NLN test I believe (some test; I'm not familiar with them). Usually they will call you for an interview, you go down there and take the test first and then have the interview when you're finished. LUC doesn't require either of those two.

krzysiu · Jun 10, 2006

I was accepted to both programs, attended Loyola. Rush started in December and Loyola started earlier in May. Thats what I opted for. I figured, good reputation and good clinical sites. Prices about the same, why not? If you have any particular questions, get in touch with me. I felt Rush application/interview process was much more "business-like". For example, personal interview in front of a panel was a little much just for a nursing program. But, anyhow, if you need any info let me know. I had a good experience Loyola and would not hesitate recommending it.

chris

jb oo9 · Nov 25, 2007

I was accepted to both programs, attended Loyola. Rush started in December and Loyola started earlier in May. Thats what I opted for. I figured, good reputation and good clinical sites. Prices about the same, why not? If you have any particular questions, get in touch with me. I felt Rush application/interview process was much more "business-like". For example, personal interview in front of a panel was a little much just for a nursing program. But, anyhow, if you need any info let me know. I had a good experience Loyola and would not hesitate recommending it.
chris

I'm resurrecting this thread. What were the stats like to get into either Loyola or Rush ABSN programs? I am currently an undergrad student working towards a BS Bio degree, but I've decided to pursue nursing instead.

GEM2010 · Nov 25, 2007

Rush's last class for accelerated BSN is this January. It's my understanding that they will no longer be offering undergraduate nursing degrees. My original plan was do an an accelerated BSN, but now they are offering the direct entry MSN, which I will be doing in June. If you have an undergraduate degree you might want to consider the direct entry MSN.

jb oo9 · Nov 25, 2007

rush's last class for accelerated bsn is this january. it's my understanding that they will no longer be offering undergraduate nursing degrees. my original plan was do an an accelerated bsn, but now they are offering the direct entry msn, which i will be doing in june. if you have an undergraduate degree you might want to consider the direct entry msn.

thanks for letting me know about that! what exactly does someone who graduates from the direct entry msn program do? do they still function as an rn?

edit:

the [color=#006666]gem program is designed for students with a non-nursing baccalaureate degree or higher. students receive a generalist education in nursing at the graduate level and are conferred a master's degree upon graduation. students are eligible to sit for rn licensure and clinical nurse leader (cnl) certification.

i guess i answered my own question...

livingthedream, APN · Nov 26, 2007

There is also an MENP (masters entry to nurse pratice) program at DePaul. The DePaul program has been around for 5+ years where the Rush program is new. When you are done you end up with an MS RN, not to be confused with an MSN. This is the same as Rush's program. Then if you want an APN, you can continue at DePaul and finish it quick while working. They have their programs mesh like that.

I am at DePaul's program now and I like it.

GEM2010 · Nov 26, 2007

When you are done you end up with an MS RN, not to be confused with an MSN. This is the same as Rush's program.

The distinction is a bit confusing because from Rush's website it says a MSN degree is conferred. Whereas Depaul says that it confers a MS degree. What's the difference?

jb oo9 · Nov 27, 2007

There is also an MENP (masters entry to nurse pratice) program at DePaul. The DePaul program has been around for 5+ years where the Rush program is new. When you are done you end up with an MS RN, not to be confused with an MSN. This is the same as Rush's program. Then if you want an APN, you can continue at DePaul and finish it quick while working. They have their programs mesh like that.
I am at DePaul's program now and I like it.

But if my ultimate goal is to earn a MS degree (CRNA), don't I have to earn a BSN as a pre-req at DePaul?

livingthedream, APN · Nov 27, 2007

I have an undergrad in business and go to DePaul. None of us have BSN to start the MS program.

And I "think" but I don't know that the difference is really the MSN can sometimes be also an APN, and you do not earn an APN in 2 years with the MENP program at DePaul. You must go additional time for the APN. However it is very short (one year or less I think) and the classes that you take in the MENP program are the same as for a BSN getting the APN... so you are really much closer. And the DePaul program also also the CNL. I assume the DePaul and Rush are very similar, but not sure since Rush's did not exist when I got into DePaul.

illinipeds · Nov 28, 2007

I am also in DePaul's program. I have a BS in Biology and no BSN. You do not need a BSN for DePaul's program. It is a Master's Entry program for non-nurses with bachelor degrees in non-nuring fields.