Rutgers Accelerated Program - Testing out of certain prerequisites

SunnyJ1-I really appreciate it. I was going to over study and now I am not. Thank you.

Hey everyone..I am looking into Rutgers accelerated BSN program...I am looking to start next summer. I am going to take my prerequisites over this coming school year. Does anyone know if I would be able to apply while I'm taking the prereq's? Also is it hard to get in contact with faculty to set up an advising meeting? Who should I talk to? THANKS SO MUCH!!!!

Hi Lori, I was interested in this rutgers ABSN program and wanted to know some info about it...like what hospitals does rutgers work with. what about testing out of those pre-req's. are the tests hard. is the program worth it..the staff at Rutgers is very hard to get in touch with...i wanted to send you a private message but i cant seem to figure it out...if you could get back to me with some info..i would GREATLY appreciate it..thanks..marybeth

Hi marybe,

You can apply while taking prereqs- they basically just want to know that you have a plan to finish/test out of them by the time the program starts. They can be tough to get a hold of, try looking on the college of nursing website for the contact info for the administrative assistants and email or call them.

Rutgers works with a few hospitals- Morristown Memorial, St.Peter's, Robert Wood Johnson, Valley Hospital, Central Jersey VNA, etc.

I'm not sure about testing out of the prereqs- I had all the classes, so I don't know if the exams were challenging or not.

Program is definitely worth it. Quick, thorough, great price. Let me know if you have anymore ?'s

Hello all

I am interested in accelerated nursing of rutgers, i have done bs in microbiology and ms in biochemistry, so my prerequisites are almost done. I just wanna meet somebody from admission section who can guide me. I don't know whom should i contact ? can anyone help me please?

Hi sid 7,

The person I found helpful to speak to over the phone is Ms. Denise Santangelo 732-932-1738 or email [email protected] , who is the administrative assistant for the undergrad program in New Brunswick but she is willing to answer your questions about accelerated program and you can even request that she unofficially look at copies (scan on computer) of your transcripts (through email) to see what you may still need to fullfill. Another person who does not pick up his phone but is good in returning email is Mr. Lou Rusignoulo [email protected] . He can send you info on testing out of challenge courses for lower division nursing classes.

My recommendation to you is to get all your prerequisites done before attending school and challenge out Cultural Dimensions and Human Interactive Processes. You should have already taken Life Span and Nutrition. If possible try to have taken Pharmacology class (its a killer). There is little free time during the summer, just reading and studying. Make sure this is what you want to do.

Sounds like you have a good back ground in Bio and Chemistry and this will be a big help. Good luck to you.

sunnyj

thanx buddy

Hello all

I just wanna make sure that, after finishing this accelerated program, will I be eligible for NCLEX exam? or do I need some experiance or something? Rutgers accelerated nursing program is accredited by NLNAC or not? Please reply guys, I m confused

Yes, the Rutgers's Accelerated program is accredited and you can sit for it after your done with classes in August. We also have to take an exit exam. Not sure about all the details yet.

Sunnyj

Hello,

I was wondering if any of you (past or present) could let me know about when you received your acceptance letter to the Rutgers ABSN program. Was it early in the year or not until April?

Many thanks!

I think it was the end of February for me....

I think I received mine the middle of February. Make sure you call the admissions office and check on whether or not your application is complete (i.e. transcripts were all sent in from any other schools you attended for prereqs and your first bachelor's degree). I think you may be able to do this online as well. If you see that you have any open items make sure you call the admission office pronto.

I think I callled around the middle of January to make sure that the admissions office received all my transcripts and one was missing. Luckily I discovered this fairly early in the process and was able to get my other school to send another transcript.