Rutgers Accelerated Program - Testing out of certain prerequisites

altnneu · Apr 9, 2009

I definately need them since I have to take four of them. Would you send me the syllabi for me?

My email address is

[email protected]

I want all those three courses you mentioned.

That would be my lifesaver.

Thanks again LoriNJ.

sunnyj1 · Apr 11, 2009

Hi LoriNJ,

Do you have the syllabus for Human Interactive Processes? If so could you email it to me.

Thanks!

[email protected]

sunnyj1 · Apr 11, 2009

Hi favorite1,

I too have to test out of these exams. I only have the syllabus for Cultural Dimensions of Humans and Their Environment and have ordered the books through Amazon.com. I will be at the registration on April 15. Hope to see you there. If you need to contact me my email is:

[email protected]

sunnyj1 · Apr 11, 2009

Hi Altnneu,

I can send you the Cultural Dimensions syllabus. Hope to see you at registration on Wed. April 15.

[email protected]

altnneu · Apr 11, 2009

Hi Sunnyj1,

Thanks for your offer. I got it from LoriNJ. I need Human interactive stuff too. If you get things about it please share with me. Nice to meet my classmate here. See you then.

favorite1 · Apr 12, 2009

Hi all,,Thanks Lori for all the info... I am glad I have people who can guide me now...I have a question though, What will happen at the orientation on the 15th? This is because I will not be available to attend the orientation and because Sunny says registration will be going on that day too...is it true? Can U guys let me know whatever happens there? and give me any information? I would really appreciate it..and can we form a little group to help each other study and get ready for the challenge tests?

LoriNJ · Apr 12, 2009

Hi there,

Sorry I don't have the Human Interactive Processes syllabus~ I just pulled them off of the course offerings for this semester and I guess they didn't have that class this semester.

At orientation last year we received a folder with info in it- like academic calendar, curriculum for the program, campus map, etc. We were able to ask the Dean any questions we had, but besides that it was mainly just registration. The classes are pretty set, so it's basically Bruce (the administrative assistant) looking at your old transcripts, filling in what classes you have, what you need to challenge, and signing you up for summer classes. You'll get to meet each other too, which is good because you'll definitely be spending a lot of time together over the next year!

favorite1 · Apr 13, 2009

Thanks Lori for all the information...I am sorry I cannot make the orientation. I hope I will not have to pay dearly for it. I will call the office to know what I can do about it. I have the syallabus for the courses I have to challenge...I was just asking your opinion about the manner the tests were taken. Thank U very much...i appreciate your replies and concern. Take care

sunnyj1 · Apr 13, 2009

Hi Altnneu,

I just got the Human Interactive syllabus from Rutgers. I'll be emailing you today.

:typing

lynnep · Apr 21, 2009

Lori - I was trying to send you a private message, but I can't figure out how to do so. I'm new to the site, hmph. When I click on your info page there is no "send message" link. Oh well - I am a Rutgers grad (bioogy) and am wondering if there is any sort of employment help with the nursing program? As an undergrad there wasn't much help - just a general board with jobs posted, but no one that you could really talk to in person. I'm hesitant to spend more money to go back to school only to find out I can't find a job (I would be doing the ABSN program). Do you have any info on how many people have job offers upon graduation? Is that the norm? Or not so much? (from what you've heard?) I was surprised to see that only 7 students were doing the ABSN program, I can't believe there aren't more. Any indication of how hard it is to be accepted? I had a 2.8 GPA, but I was a biochem major and took classes like physics, genetics, biochemistry, organic chem, parasitology, etc. so I'm wondering if they'd be lenient as I had very hard courses.

newtonj · Apr 21, 2009

thanks. i hope i get an a in both then. i am just about to register to challenge them.

hi,

i'm a new student to the accelerated program at newark campus. i have question about how to challenge the pre-requisite particularly the human interactive process (hip). please help. thanks so much!

LoriNJ · Apr 24, 2009

Newtonnj- I think they gave out info on challenging courses at orientation, but if you missed it- might be a good idea to contact Bruce or Lou, [email protected] or [email protected]. They could give you more information about signing up for the challenge exams.

Lynnep- It's great that you're considering nursing! Our class hasn't graduated yet (we're done in August) so I don't have any info on job placement, though I do know going back for your BSN, rather than ADN seems to promise a better job outlook. A lot of hospitals are only hiring BSN grads. Though, like I said, none of our classmates have gone into the job market yet, so who knows. There are only 6 of us this year. Rutgers accepted about 40 I believe for a target class size of 20, I guess more people didn't accept their offer as they had hoped.

As for working during the program- I haven't seen anything advertised through Rutgers about assistance in that way. Though it's certaintly feasible to have a job while you're in the program (the first summer is the most work and the hardest, so you may need to dedicate that just to classes but past that you'll definitely have time to work). It might be a good idea to get a job as a tech in a hospital. It would boost your experience and look better to employers after you graduate. There is also financial aid, need to fill out the FAFSA and all that fun stuff.

As for acceptance into the program, they told us it is very competitive. You also need to have most if not all of the prerequisites, or plan to challenge them.

If you have any other questions just post a message or feel free to email me at [email protected] :)