SAN JOSE STATE

caliotter3 · Jul 10, 2009

Their admissions standards are way more difficult than when I attended years ago. Back then, it was not very competitive and the school did not turn away people who already had a degree. There was no entrance test and no restrictions on repetition of prerequisites. Only a very few of the instructors are still there, so the atmosphere is probably very different. In general it is a good program. Maybe some current students can talk about how it is today. I think you would be making a good choice to go there if you can get in. Good luck with your decision.

elacer08 · Jul 10, 2009

Thanks so much for the advice the lady there told me they only accept 60 students for fall and for spring they are only taking kids that are attending San Jose which kinda sucks. I tried getting an info packet from her but the email didn't go through :[ Well the decision is so hard and I rather go here then pay 100K for West Coast University but I'll have to see. When you attended San Jose how was it? The campus, school, teachers, students etc . Thanks again for the help

Manang Biday · Jul 10, 2009

Here's the link for the BSN information packet.

Overall, it's an okay program. There is a class in each semester that I think they should improve by updating the content and how it is taught.

mhezm · Jul 10, 2009

I'm currently in the program, and I'm not impressed. I agree with the above comment that they need to update some content. Also, they should restructure the entire curriculum because so much of what is being taught is either redundant or rushed. As far as the teachers, there are a tiny handful that are actually helpful and effective, but the majority of the instructors just can't teach!! The instructors are all nurses (either retired or still practicing), but being a nurse doesn't mean that you'll be a good teacher. Still, I would recommend SJSU over some expensive university because nursing school just gives you a foundation, but you become a good nurse through experience that can't be obtained through school/books.

geocachingRN · Aug 24, 2009

I just got into the MSN program over the summer and let me tell you, registration has been a nightmare. I tried to register for classes 3 weeks ago and was denied because I need a code, provided by someone who has yet to respond to my emails. Apparently, I can only get the code on the first day to add or drop classes, AKA late reg for which I will be charged a late fee. Since I can't attend the add drop date because I work, I emailed all the instructors and the coordinator but there is no plan to handle this. It looks like I'll be taking only one 2 unit at best which doesn't qualify me for funding. Oh and if you're in grad school longer than 3 years no matter how many units you take and regardless of whether you applied for funding or not, that's the limit and they claim they'll deny you financial aid.

This wasn't what I had in mind, very disorginized and frustrating. Did I mention that if you do not have the dropped class on your schedule when you return books to the bookstore, they'll charge a 10% restocking fee? So because I can get in, I'm to be charged this fee.

Just giving you a taste.:banghead: But I really hope it gets better cause I'm not one who gives up.

NurseCubanitaRN2b, BSN, RN · Aug 24, 2009

I attended and graduated years ago under a different program. It's a good school, especially for engineering, business, and accounting. Nursing was a good program years ago, but I haven't been back since so I can't comment on the nursing program now. I do know that they wont accept me for a 2nd bachelors in nursing, so if anything I'd have to apply to their MSN program which I'm not sure I would even consider doing.

Scooby-Dooby-Doo · Sep 26, 2009

Now I remembered why I didn't want to apply to this school... I had to get all the prereqs finished, including a composition/literature course and organic chemistry.

SJSU changed their process in admissions very much, that most that recieve acceptance go through so much tough work for a school like that.

EllieBean13 · Sep 14, 2011

I know this is an old thread, but does anyone know how long the MSN program is? The website is so hard to navigate. I'm ADN-MSN with a non-nursing bachelors degree, so I am aware I have to take 4 courses to bridge over my ADN. But I have no idea how long the rest of the program will be. Any help?